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Herbert R. Kohl | |
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| Born | Herbert Ralph Kohl August 22, 1937 Bronx, New York, New York, US |
| Education | Harvard College, AB, 1958 Teachers College, Columbia University, MA, 1962 |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, writer |
| Known for | Advocacy of alternative education |
| Spouse | Judith Kohl |
Herbert Ralph Kohl (born August 22, 1937)[1] is an American educator best known for his advocacy of progressive alternative education[2] and as the author of more than thirty books on education.[3] He founded the 1960s Open School movement[4] and is credited with coining the term "open classroom".[5]
- ^ Kohl 2009, p. 198.
- ^ Martin, Robin Ann. "Paths of Learning: An Introduction to Educational Alternatives". Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Herbert Kohl, Leading Authority on Education, To Spend Week of April 5 in Residency at Mount Holyoke College". Mount Holyoke College. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ Hacsi, Timothy A. (January 18, 2004). "BOOKS; Cracking the Teenage Code". The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ Parachini, Allan (July 19, 1987). "'Free School' Pioneer Awaits New Revolution : Herbert Kohl, Educator-in-Exile, Predicts a Swing Away From 'Back to Basics' Movement". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 9, 2014.