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The Community Classroom - Learning and Growing Together - cover

The Community Classroom - Learning and Growing Together

Avery Nightingale

Publisher: Creative Quill Press

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In "The Community Classroom: Learning and Growing Together," Avery Nightingale explores a transformative approach to education that transcends traditional classroom boundaries. Rooted in the concept of a human-centric learning environment, this book delves into the experiences of sisal farmers and their children as they learn mathematics in a community-based setting. Nightingale emphasizes the value of social learning, where knowledge is shared and applied within the very environment where life unfolds. By bringing education to the farming grounds, this approach challenges the conventional reliance on technology and formal classrooms, offering a richer, more connected experience. "The Community Classroom" provides a compelling case for rethinking education in low-income rural areas, highlighting the potential for community-driven, inclusive learning to foster real change.
Available since: 08/28/2024.

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