The Young Child Approaching A

Surely Knowledge Of The Natural World, Knowledge Of The Human Condition, Knowledge Of The Nature And Dynamics Of Society, Knowledge Of The Past So That One May Use It In Experiencing The Present And Aspiring To The Future--all Of These, It Would Seem Reasonable To Suppose, Are Essential To An Educated Man. To These Must Be Added Another--knowledge Of The Products Of Our Artistic Heritage That Mark The History Of Our Esthetic Wonder And Delight.

"thinking About Thinking" Has To Be A Principle Ingredient Of Any Empowering Practice Of Education.

Stimuli, However, Do Not Act Upon An Indifferent Organism.

We Carry With Us Habits Of Thought And Taste Fostered In Some Nearly Forgotten Classroom By A Certain Teacher.

Good Teaching Is Forever Being On The Cutting Edge Of A Child's Competence.