Bennett Report, The

Synopsis

In 1976 Neville Bennett, then lecturer in education at Lancaster University, was at the centre of a big debate. The value of progressive primary teaching was a politically sensitive issue when he published the book ‘Teaching Styles and Pupil Progress’. The publishers and the media (but not Bennett) claimed the book proved that progressive primary schools weren’t working. Explores the influence of media, politicians and academics on the dissemination of research.

Series

Communication and Education, Course Eh207

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Education

Keywords

primary education; teaching methods

Credits

Producer

David Jessel; Patti Langton

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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