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Dolors Canals i Farriols is known as one of the promoters of the “Escola Nova de Catalunya”. As she was born and raised in Barcelona, she is mostly admired there. In fact, her pedagogy is currently valid, and it’s used in some Catalan schools. Her line of thought is based on the acknowledgment of the children as people who deserve full respect and admiration. Also, every child is considered to have a wide range of possibilities and opportunities. The teachers are encouraged to address each student according to his/her needs and capabilities. Moreover, she was convinced that motor development is essential and that through it the children could acquire knowledge and be related to the world. Dolors Canals i Farriols was influenced by Hannah Arendt because she considered that a school would be good when it represents the current culture so that the child can have an impact on the future. Finally, she is attributed the great quote: “the child deserves the best, inspiration and excellence”.

My 10 School Rules:

If we stayed silent, we would receive a reward.

If we arrived late, we would say “sorry”.

If we needed to talk, we would rise our hand.

If we used class material, we would order it properly.

If we got angry, we wouldn’t shout.

If we had brought candies, we would have to share them.

If we had studied the exam, we would have gotten a great mark.

If we had been exercising, we might have gotten a shower.

If we had been running through the corridors, we could have gotten punished.