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Lucy Sprague Mitchell reflected on her own childhood and how the adults in her life did not respect her development and individualism. She believed that all children are individuals and have the right to make decisions about their education. She focused on a "Whole Child" developmental approach which addressed all developmental domains, including social emotional development.

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Principles & Practices: Bank Street in Action

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The aim of the school was to teach educators how to set up the environment in a way that will facilitate learning. Educators are expected to modify the environment to meet developmental needs.

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The Bank Street Approach is based on the belief that children's development is influenced by their hands on experiences with the environment, peers and adults.

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Education Counts Michiana - The Bank Street Approach

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History of Bank Street College of Education

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History of Bank Street College of Education

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Lucy and her team decided to open a school to do research on the developmental stages of learning, as well as how environment can play a crucial role in learning.

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About Bank Street

In 1916, educator Lucy Sprague Mitchell and her colleagues, influenced by revolutionary educator John Dewey and other humanists, concluded that building a new kind of educational system was essential to building a better, more rational, humane world.

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History - Bank Street College of Education

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Skip to content About Bank Street In 1916, educator Lucy Sprague Mitchell and her colleagues, influenced by revolutionary educator John Dewey and other humanists, concluded that building a new kind of educational system was essential to building a better, more rational, humane world.

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Bank Street looks at how to teach a diverse population while building relationships with students. Teachers learn to first observe children and then plan their teaching methods based on what they observe. Children are given a sense of ownership and self advocacy over their learning.

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What does it mean to be a Bank Street educator?

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Lucy Sprague Mitchell was the first female dean at Berkeley. She saw the importance of women succeeding in multiple professions. So she opened up her own graduate school for female educators.

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Was there ever a time that you or someone you knew had a difficult time due to their gender?

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In her speech, "This I believe", Lucy explained the importance of connecting with people, while also staying true to yourself. She showed how woman can have many important roles in life while also being a mother and wife. She was a true visionary in education, women's rights, entrepreneurship and humanity.

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How many different roles do you serve in your life? Do any of these roles defy what is considered the norm of society? How do these roles help you connect to others, as well as yourself?

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What are ways you can set up your classroom environment to help facilitate independent learning? Can children only learn in a classroom?

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How do see your students? Are "blank slates" that need to be completed by adults or are they individuals who are buildings their own sense of self through their life experiences? How can you help a child facilitate learning and self reflection while still respecting their own individuality?