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ERIC Number: EJ246128
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-May
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Teachers' Autonomy and Scientific Training.
Kamii, Constance
Young Children, v36 n4 p5-14 May 1981
Argues that the underdeveloped state of knowledge in education results in decreased autonomy for teachers. Piagetian constructivism is advanced as a way toward basing educational practice on scientific foundations and toward increasing teachers' autonomy. Suggestions for improving teacher training are offered and directions for the future of education are proposed. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Needs, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Research Needs, Teacher Education, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Autonomy (Personal); Piagetian Theory