Author: BOWERS, C.A.
Title: Cultural Literacy for Freedom - an Existential Perspective on Teaching, Curriculum and School Policy
Description: USA: Elan, 1974. Reprint. Paperback. 188 pages including notes. Combines existential interpretation of learning and teaching with the theory of socialization developed by Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann to raise a number of important questions including: What taken-for-granted cultural assumptions are transmitted in the classroom?; How accurately do curricular materials reflect social and environmental conditions?. "Starting with the understanding of education as a genuine dialigue between teacher and student this book elucidates in direct and vivid prose that combination of 'psychosocial moratorium' for the student and existential maturity of the teacher that is necessary if the hidden human image is to be revealed by education rather than obscured." - Maurice Friedman, author of Touchstones of Reality. Minimal markings. Average wear. Binding intact. Good working copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Bowers, C.A. Cultural Literacy for Freedom - An Existential Perspective on teaching, Curriculum and School Policy 188 pages including notes. Combines existential interpretation of learning and teaching with the theory of socialization developed by Pete. Good .

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