School for Our Time?, A

Synopsis: Shows Coombes First School in Arborfield near Reading, where the head believes that the grounds of the school are an important learning resource and she and her staff spend much time and effort tending the grounds and using them in their teaching across the curriculum, believing that children learn best when there is a sense of ‘wonder’ and ‘excitement’. The school appears to be very successful, and programme examines possible reasons: inspired and democratic leadership; a collaborative culture; a strong and committed team of leaders who share the same ideas; strong local support; the imaginative teaching of the curriculum.
Series: Exploring Educational Issues, Course Eu208
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Education
Keywords: infant schools; primary education; teaching skills

Producer

Rosemary Hill

Cast

Tony Robinson

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