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  1. Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.

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      Using both structured and exploratory methods, the Lower...

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  2. Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.

  3. Jul 22, 2014 · Humphrey's teaching methodology grew from a progressive philosophical perspective towards education to which she had been exposed during her years as a student at the Francis W. Parker School. This paper will examine the Parker approach and trace its influence on Humphrey's emerging technique and teaching methodology.

  4. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the school is based on the progressive education philosophies of John Dewey and Colonel Francis Wayland Parker, emphasizing community and citizenship. Tuition and fees range from $40,910 for kindergarten to $46,760 for grade 12.

  5. The Influence of Francis W. Parker on Doris Humphrey's Teaching Methodology Barbara Hausler Introduction Modern dance pioneer Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) is remembered today primarily for her dances and her theory of choreography, but her contributions to the dance extend far beyond the development of repertory and composition.

  6. May 21, 2018 · Humphrey graduated from the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, where she studied a number of dance genres. She was taught by Mary Wood Hinman, who educated her students in a version of eurhythmics and Swedish folk dancing.

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  8. At Parker, we provide students with challenging and engaging educational opportunities to learn and grow with others in a diverse and welcoming community. Parker thrives on the progress of the individual and society as both are rooted firmly in the center of our curriculum and school culture.

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