Fitzroy Community School

Résumé du livre

This book is both a history of the Fitzroy Community School and the philosophy of education espoused by the founders. Faye Berryman and Philip O'Carrol share their discoveries about working with primary-aged children. They opened their school in 1976. The book proposes systematic reform of schooling. The founders, Faye and Philip, share their discoveries about working with primary-age children. They believe that mainstream schooling of today has a stunting effect on the personal development of children - and thus on our whole way of life. In 1976, the couple opened up their home and invited families to join them in a new venture - a small primary school which recreates a large extended family. The school focuses on compassion, viability and self-confidence.