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Daniel Pennac reminisces about being a “dunce” and the pivotal moment when an inspirational teacher assigned him a novel‑writing task that changed his outlook on education. In this reflective work, he examines both his past as a struggling pupil and his later role as an educator, exploring how fear can push children away from learning and how inventive, inspiring teaching can draw them back in. Using his trademark humor and lively dialogue, Pennac portrays conversations among students, parents, and teachers worldwide, uncovering how systems of blame and neglect leave struggling students adrift. The book offers a humanized, humorous, and thoughtful examination of schooling, particularly within the French educational context.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Education & Language/Teaching
Authors: Daniel Pennac
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