Keatings’ ideals are closely related to those of Thoraeu; For example, “In his first years of teaching, he refused to punish his students physically, a harsh but common practice.” (Thoreau, Henry David. Introduction. Walden. Philadelphia, PA: Courage, 1990. N. pag. Print.) The common method of Welton Academy was to practice poetry out of the textbook, which he had no interest to follow. He had the students rip out the introductory pages, which didn’t please one of the professors too much later on. Mr. Keating continued teaching using real life demonstrations, such as when he had the students find their ‘own
Keatings’ ideals are closely related to those of Thoraeu; For example, “In his first years of teaching, he refused to punish his students physically, a harsh but common practice.” (Thoreau, Henry David. Introduction. Walden. Philadelphia, PA: Courage, 1990. N. pag. Print.) The common method of Welton Academy was to practice poetry out of the textbook, which he had no interest to follow. He had the students rip out the introductory pages, which didn’t please one of the professors too much later on. Mr. Keating continued teaching using real life demonstrations, such as when he had the students find their ‘own