Uptaught

by Ken Macrorle and Ken Macrorie

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810458713
• ISBN13: 9780810458710
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: Hayden Books
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I read this book in 1973 when I was a student at Western Michigan University studying to become a teacher. Its philosophy rings as true today as it did back then. Anyone considering the teaching profession should read this. It is a quick read, but very powerful. Its author, Ken Macrorie, was probably the best teacher I have ever had. When I write today, I can still remember what he taught us. I am buying this book and his textbook, Telling Writing, for my children who are reaching an age where they are ready to learn to become better writers.

It's still with me, twenty years later!

I was an English teacher-in-training in California, and this book was required reading. Thank heavens! Its truths have wafted through my teaching since then -- in inner cities, suburbia, Air Force towns, and now overseas. It has an eye for what creates good writing. Good writing, and written well. More cannot be said!