A discussion of reform in American education over the second half of the 20th century. It analyzes why voucher plans and charter schools have not fulfilled expectations, and concludes with policy suggestions that balance children's educational needs against the rights of schools to experiment.
A discussion of reform in American education over the second half of the 20th century. It analyzes why voucher plans and charter schools have not fulf...
A discussion of reform in American education over the second half of the 20th century. It analyzes why voucher plans and charter schools have not fulfilled expectations, and concludes with policy suggestions that balance children's educational needs against the rights of schools to experiment.
A discussion of reform in American education over the second half of the 20th century. It analyzes why voucher plans and charter schools have not fulf...
The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, Nichols and Good deconstruct the negative images held by large numbers of adults. Recognizing that many teenagers are left by adults to socialize themselves and the consequences of this careless indifference, the authors' goal is to influence a more positive view leading to stronger social policies and better services, resources, and programs to meet the needs of America's youth. Unique features of America's Teenagers - Myths and Realities:...
The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, ...
The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, Nichols and Good deconstruct the negative images held by large numbers of adults. Recognizing that many teenagers are left by adults to socialize themselves and the consequences of this "careless indifference," the authors' goal is to influence a more positive view leading to stronger social policies and better services, resources, and programs to meet the needs of America's youth. Unique features of America's Teenagers--Myths and...
The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, ...
This volume constitutes a special issue of Educational Psychologist. The contributors address topics such as: educational psychology's growing pains; classroom applications of research on self-regulated learning; classroom management; and programme development and evaluation.
This volume constitutes a special issue of Educational Psychologist. The contributors address topics such as: educational psychology's growing pains; ...
21st Century Education: A Reference Handbookoffers 100 chapters written by leading experts in the field that highlight the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates facing educators today. This comprehensive and authoritative two-volume work provides undergraduate education majors with insight into the rich array of issues inherent in education--issues informing debates that involve all Americans.
Key Features:
- Provides undergraduate majors with an authoritative reference source ideal for their classroom research needs, preparation...
21st Century Education: A Reference Handbookoffers 100 chapters written by leading experts in the field that highlight the mo...
Following the recent major school reform of Race to the Top, schools, teachers, and students are increasingly evaluated through high-stakes achievement test scores. In six concise chapters, Teacher and Student Evaluation explores the historical rise and modern landscape of accountability in American education, and the current models of teacher evaluation. The authors provide realistic and useful suggestions for responding to current accountability demands.
The authors explore the methodological concerns and policy implications of using value-added and observational measures to make...
Following the recent major school reform of Race to the Top, schools, teachers, and students are increasingly evaluated through high-stakes achieve...
Following the recent major school reform of Race to the Top, schools, teachers, and students are increasingly evaluated through high-stakes achievement test scores. In six concise chapters, Teacher and Student Evaluation explores the historical rise and modern landscape of accountability in American education, and the current models of teacher evaluation. The authors provide realistic and useful suggestions for responding to current accountability demands.
The authors explore the methodological concerns and policy implications of using value-added and observational...
Following the recent major school reform of Race to the Top, schools, teachers, and students are increasingly evaluated through high-stakes achieve...
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implement these programs without adequate extra-institutional support or relevant experience, already-taxed administrators need accessible and practical resources. Improving Teaching through Observation and Feedback brings cutting-edge research and years of practical experience directly to those who need them. In five concise chapters, Thomas Good and Alyson Lavigne briefly outline the history of RttT and then move quickly and authoritatively to...
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implemen...
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implement these programs without adequate extra-institutional support or relevant experience, already-taxed administrators need accessible and practical resources. Improving Teaching through Observation and Feedback brings cutting-edge research and years of practical experience directly to those who need them. In five concise chapters, Thomas Good and Alyson Lavigne briefly outline the history of RttT and then move quickly and authoritatively to...
In response to Race to the Top, schools nationwide are rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation processes. Often forced to develop and implemen...
