Orellana, la asamblea en la escuela

Synopsis of Orellana, la asamblea en la escuela

«Orellana, la asamblea en la escuela» is the pedagogical essay by Francisco Fernández Cortés, published by Zero in paperback (166 pages, in Spanish).

The book recounts the pedagogical experience of the school of Orellana la Vieja (Badajoz), where pupils participate in the organisation and management of their own centre. Francisco Fernández Cortés explains how the school assembly works, the role of children in decision-making and the implications of this self-management for teaching.

Second edition, published in 1977. Part of the Biblioteca Promoción del Pueblo collection (no. 30).

Of interest to teachers, pedagogy students and anyone wanting to learn about a real experience of school self-management and pupil participation.