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HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL? 1983 | |
| A documentary by Barbara den Uyl | ||
| Synopsis | This
film introduces a number of pupils who, for various reasons, have left regular
education and ended up at quite an extraordinary school. A school that was
set up four years ago by parents and teachers and is located in a squat
on a canal. The pupils' ages range from 2 to 20. A number of them also live
in the school. They are not obliged to attend classes and can choose which
lessons and activities they want to take part in. Learning is seen as more
than just cramming facts into their heads; social and emotional development
are counted in too, but those who want, can sit the state exam.
Many of the teachers do not have official degrees. Anyone who has a particular skill can teach at this school. Occasionally one of the pupils teaches. The organisation of the school through informal agreements is everyone's responsibility. School bells, grades and doing lines are unknown at this school. The main tenet is that children are naturally curious and eager to learn and that they remain so if they are not put under continual pressure. And children learn better when they have chosen to learn themselves. This film
gives a lively image of the day-to-day functioning of the school. In addition
a number of pupils speak about their experiences at their previous schools:
stories about being put down, rejected and wanting to rebel. This film
shows how they are doing now and what their expectations are for the future. |
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Credits |
46 minutes / colour / optical sound / 16 mm |
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Direction/screenplay |
Barbara den Uyl | |
| Distribution | Fugitive Cinema | |
| This film was produced by the Amsterdams Stadsjournaal 1983 © | ||
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