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Download full textPurkey, William W.; Novak, John M. – 1988
"Invitational Education" is a metaphor for an emerging model of the educative process consisting of four value-based assumptions about the nature of people and their potential: (1) people are able, valuable, and responsible and should be treated accordingly; (2) education should be a collaborative, cooperative activity; (3) people…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Foundations of Education
Mercogliano, Chris – 1998
Founded in 1969 in an inner-city neighborhood, the Albany Free School is based on real freedom, community, democratic principles, and affection and trust between teachers and students. This book provides an in-depth history of the Free School, including a brief analysis of its place in the broader scheme of things; describes the school with…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
