EWP 4-2 Yr 1950 Teacher Handbook for Leesburg White School
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EWP 4-2 Yr 1950 Teacher Handbook for Leesburg White School
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The text is a teacher's handbook from 1950, reflecting the educational philosophy and policies of Leesburg School. It emphasizes the importance of individual differences, democracy, and continuous guidance in the educational process. The handbook outlines the curriculum and opportunities for students' personal and vocational development, leadership, and evaluation. It discusses discipline as a means of promoting active learning among students, highlighting the role of the teacher's presence, organization, and planning in creating a conducive classroom environment. The text emphasizes the need for preventative measures in handling disciplinary issues and the importance of disciplinary practices being focused on learning and growth. Through providing insights into teaching practices, the handbook sheds light on the educational principles and approaches in place in American public schools in the mid-20th century.