CREATING A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY THROUGH THE CLASSROOM

This paper advocates the development of democratic practices and opportunities for decision-making at an early age. The paper cites numerous examples of how developmentally appropriate opportunities can be presented in the classroom. The paper outlines ideas for students to be more actively involved in making rules, leadership, classroom management, and decision making about what should be studied and how it can be assessed. (EH) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document