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OverviewWhat's Wrong with Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them examines the status of public education in North America and exposes many of the absurd instructional practices found in all-too-many schools. Written by three experienced educators, this book provides readers with a direct window into public education. The language is straightforward, the case studies based on real events, and the research evidence clearly presented. With chapter titles like, 'Subject Matter Matters,' 'A Pass Should be Earned,' and 'There is Too Much Edu-Babble,' the authors systematically demolish the ridiculous fads that have taken hold of public education. As unashamed apologists for the importance of knowledge and content in school curricula, the authors clearly show why the views of romantic progressives, like those of popular author Alfie Kohn, fail to stand up to rigorous scrutiny. A consistent focus on common sense permeates this book and provides parents, teachers, and administrators with practical ways in which they can help improve public education. Anyone interested in the future of public education will benefit from reading this book. For more information, visit www.fixingourschools.com. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael C. Zwaagstra , Rodney A. Clifton , John C. LongPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Education Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.311kg ISBN: 9781607091585ISBN 10: 1607091585 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 16 July 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe sanest, most commonsensical education-reform book I have seen in many years, What's Wrong with Our Schools is a trove of clear-thinking, hard-won front-line wisdom, rich experience, and policy sagacity. Our schools and children will be a lot better off if the authors' advice is widely heeded.--Chester E. Finn, Jr. Author InformationMichael C. Zwaagstra is a high school social studies teacher at Green Valley School in Manitoba and a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Rodney A. Clifton is a professor of education and a senior fellow at St. John's College, University of Manitoba. John C. Long recently retired from the University of Manitoba where he was professor of educational administration. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |