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Peer reviewedMiddleton, Sue – Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 1998
Examines World War II experiences of 75 New Zealand teachers who were then students, teacher trainees, or teachers, many in rural schools. Discusses the rise of progressive thinking and child-centered learning, children's attitudes toward war, rationing and war work in schools, impact of the men's departure, treatment of married and single women…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGoodman, Yetta M. – Elementary School Journal, 1989
Gives a history of the whole language movement. Looks at the early use of the term "whole language." Explores influences from philosophy, psychology, linguistics, and education on development of whole language. Discusses influences from early educational movements in the U.S., England, and New Zealand. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: British Infant Schools, Educational Environment, Educational History, Educational Trends
