How Children Learn (50th anniversary edition)
By John Holt
Foreword by Deborah Meier
Read by Matthew Kugler
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ISBN: 9781478988335
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ISBN: 9781478990680
This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.
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Summary
This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.Editorial Reviews
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Author Bio: John Holt
John Holt (1927–1985), one of America’s leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as ”the gentle voice of reason” (LIFE magazine), Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Runtime: | 9.43 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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