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Manning, Maryann; Manning, Gary – Childhood Education, 1981
Argues that traditional classroom practices and educational policies constitute an assault on children. Among the practices considered are standardized testing, homogeneous grouping, drill, fragmented curricula, and restrictions on peer interaction in the classroom. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy