What Did You Learn In School Today

Year Published: 1972

Creator: WNET-TV

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Examines, through narration by newswoman Joan Murray, the 'open-classroom,' an alternative method being used in schools in England and the United States. Interviews Lady Bridget Plowden, whose report on education altered many English classrooms. Visits North Dakota, a state changing entirely to the 'open-classroom', the Grape School in Watts, Los Angeles and a teacher-training workshop in Connecticut. Focuses on the idea of 'satellite' or 'mini' high schools in order to show changes going on in suburban schools.


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