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McDermott, J. Cynthia – Hands On, 1995
Teaching conformity through coercion limits students' willingness to take risks and make decisions regarding their learning. In contrast, a Foxfire classroom environment that meets psychological needs empowers students to make choices about their learning, eliminates fear of failure, allows students to establish their own standards of achievement,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Compliance (Psychology), Educational Change, Educational Practices