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Gerrard, Jessica – Gender and Education, 2011
This paper compares the ways in which gender was articulated and experienced through the construction of children's education in two very different community-led educational initiatives in Britain: turn-of-the-century Socialist Sunday Schools and late-twentieth-century Black Supplementary Schools. Exploration of these historical examples of…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Sexual Identity, Masculinity, Comparative Analysis
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Marshall, Sybil – Educational Forum, 1991
A woman relates her experiences teaching in rural England for almost 60 years. She discusses the importance of teaching in a way that means something to the students, and she stresses never to underestimate children and to trust oneself and one's experiences. (JOW)
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Personal Narratives
Leipzig, Judith, Ed.; Silin, Jonathan G., Ed. – Bank Street College of Education, 2004
The essays presented in this "Occasional Paper" reflect the voices of those in the midst of becoming the teachers they hope to be. In these essays, teachers find courage, resourcefulness, insight, and inspiration. They are reminded not to give up on themselves. Three vital aspects explored in these essays include: (1) teaching is about being…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Children, Beginning Teachers, Teacher Persistence
Bess, Stacey – 1994
In 1984, the Salt Lake City (Utah) school district was one of the first in the nation to set up a public school classroom in a homeless shelter. This book describes one teacher's experiences teaching kindergarten through sixth grade in this "school with no name." Through poignant stories, the book illustrates some lessons learned over 6…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Children, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques