Let Every Voice Be Heard: Focus Essays Create Democratic Classrooms
Pearl Amelia McHaney

Creating a democratic classroom challenges teacher authority and power. Yet nothing is more important if students are to learn to think critically and act thoughtfully. Pearl Amelia McHaney employs focus essays as a tool for students to develop their thoughts and contribute to meaningful class discussions. When authority is distributed, teacher and students share a powerful, intellectually engaging relationship.

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