How Children Fail

by Holt, John

How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt, published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It is considered a classic text in the field of education, and has sold over a million copies. In this book he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.

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How Children Fail

How Children Fail

by Holt, John

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1964
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HOW CHILDREN FAIL

HOW CHILDREN FAIL

by Holt, John

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Collected Poems 1909-1935

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How Children Fail

How Children Fail

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How Children Fail

by John Holt

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Pitman, 1965. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1965. 181 pages. Black jacket over orange cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket… Read more about this item
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)

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by Holt, John

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How Children Fail

How Children Fail

by HOLT, John

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1964
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New York: A Delta Book, 1964. Softcover. Good. Nineteenth printing. With an introduction by Allan Fromme. Rubbing and toning, good in wrappers.
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How Children Fail

How Children Fail

by John Holt

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How Children Fail

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by John Holt

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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)

by Holt, John

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by Holt, John

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by John Holt

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