ERIC Number: EJ420662
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-1538
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Rural Pedagogy: A Grassroots Approach to Rural Development.
Ekanayake, S. B.
Prospects, v20 n1 p116-27 1990
Delineates the need to make rural education more relevant to rural students in developing nations, stressing limitations in traditional Western approaches. Advocates rural pedagogy that encourages lifelong learning and develops community resources. Provides a case study of a rural pedagogy program in Sri Lanka. (CH)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Nontraditional Education, Primary Education, Relevance (Education), Rural Development, Rural Education, Rural Environment, School Community Relationship, Skill Development, Socioeconomic Influences, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sri Lanka
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