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Learning in Depth
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Kieran Egan |
"For generations, schools have aimed to introduce students to a broad range of topics through curriculum that ensure that they will at least have some acquaintance with most areas of human knowledge … |
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The end of homework
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John Buell,Etta Kralovec |
"Etta Kralovec and John Buell lead us through the history of the American classroom. They review the scant studies that have been conducted and cite historical documents on both sides of the debate, … |
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The new meaning of educational change
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Michael Fullan |
A comprehensive reference for the educational innovator in the 1990s. It offers insights into the change process and recommends powerful strategies that make improvement possible. |
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Community colleges
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Kathleen M. Shaw,Jerry A. Jacobs |
Community colleges have experienced a dramatic shift in focus and direction over the past 25 years. The impact of federal policy that emphasizes employment over education and the increased pressure f… |
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Children as Pawns
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Timothy A. Hacsi |
"Head Start. Bilingual education. Small class size. Social promotion. School funding. Virtually every school system in America has had to face these issues over the past thirty years. Advocates and d… |
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Teaching the new basic skills
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Richard J. Murnane |
"Fifteen years ago, a U.S. high school diploma was a ticket to the middle class. No longer. The skills required to earn a decent income have changed radically. The skills taught in most U.S. schools … |
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The new meaning of educational change
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Michael Fullan |
Michael Fullan portrays deep insight into why educational reform efforts fail. Then he presents powerful strategies for effective change. |
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Non-Western educational traditions
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Timothy G. Reagan |
"This text provides a brief, yet comprehensive, overview of a number of non-Western approaches to educational thought and practice. Its premise is that understanding the ways in which other peoples e… |
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