Uptaught

by Ken Macrorie

In this passionate book, Ken Macrorie lays the blame for classroom dissatisfaction on the faculty, epitomized by Percival the computer, blind electronic enforcer of the academic cliches. Percival asks students to express something worthwhile then denies them a true voice in which to say it. He functions well in the university, dedicated to the free pursuit of truth and organized to systematically prevent it.Macrorie, once a Percival himself, writes with perception and humor of his own frustrating voyage out of darkness. He admits the feeling of power that came when he discovered the key to what he calls "The Third Way" of teaching, a path toward mutual respect and instructive dialogue.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published June 1, 1970

Reviews

[Serdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haphazard in its treatment, but somehow more effective that way. A prelude to many things that Macrorie would try to address in his more formally designed texts like TELLING WRITING. Fans of HOW CHILDREN FAIL and DEATH AT AN EARLY AGE are encouraged to dig this up.

[Angie R · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you teach college, this is a valuable read. It reminds--with passionate touch--why we do what we do. Well worth the read--several times.