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Democratic Schools

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Posted by Films For Action on Feb. 2, 2012
33 min - Documentary - 4357 Views

At democratic schools pupils themselves can decide, what and how they want to learn. There are no curricula, no marks and examinations are voluntary. Pupils and teachers have the same rights and organize their school together. With decisions everyone has a voice... Can that be done well?

Democratic Schools - a film about the desire to learn.

Film starts at the 5:40 mark.

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