Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

Rural Primary School Teachers as Potential Community Leaders? Contrasting Historical Cases in Western Countries

Rural Primary School Teachers as Potential Community Leaders? Contrasting Historical Cases in Western Countries

Jon Lauglo
1982
1982

Abstract

Contrasts historical cases in Western countries concerning the idea that ordinary rural primary school teachers can play an important role as "animateurs"--leaders in rural development activities. Reveals no historical evidence to support the idea that teachers can stimulate rural development.

Abstract

Contrasts historical cases in Western countries concerning the idea that ordinary rural primary school teachers can play an important role as "animateurs"--leaders in rural development activities. Reveals no historical evidence to support the idea that teachers can stimulate rural development.

Social Movements

Teachers' Rights

Keywords

Community Organizing, Educator, Europe, North America, Policy, Public Schooling

Theme

Social Movements Within; Through; and for Public Education