1961 - USA Educational Film: How Much Homework Is Enough...And Other Questions

How Much Homework Is Enough...and other questions Series: Parents Ask About School. Prod. National Education Association 01:56:08 NEA Executive Secretary William G. Carr introduces programme from behind desk. 01:57:51 Parents of first graders ask various questions to camera, Carr introduces relevant education professionals to answer; e.g. why aren’t kids being taught alphabet in first year; why can’t teachers spread out homework across week; possible neglect of social studies in favor of science; consolidated schools; self-contained classrooms vs departmentalised. 02:13:44 Francis Griffin, Albany, New York talks about need for education to be a product of the community. As districts join together small villages etc. they have to work together. 02:23:08 Carr sums up - “Please remember that you have a group of educational experts working for you all the time...keep in close touch with your school...a good school system is the basis for a free America...” Schooling; Educational Methods; Teachers; Professional Educators; University; College; How To Read; Parenting; Reading Speed; 1960s;