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A Search for Learning

1967 12 min
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A film for teachers, describing the use of the "discovery method" in teaching. All it needs is a teacher whose encouragement is natural and unobtrusive. The film shows a free environment where even the furniture can be arranged to meet the needs of a particular enquiry. Film loops and other visual media are shown being used to advantage in this method of teaching.

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A Search for Learning

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A film for teachers, describing the use of the "discovery method" in teaching. All it needs is a teacher whose encouragement is natural and unobtrusive. The film shows a free environment where even the furniture can be arranged to meet the needs of a particular enquiry. Film loops and other visual media are shown being used to advantage in this method of teaching.

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  • director
    Donald Shebib
  • editing
    Donald Shebib
  • producer
    Joseph Koenig
  • commentary
    Gordon Martin
  • photography
    Martin Duckworth
  • sound
    André Hourlier
  • sound editing
    John Knight

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