The editors of this book employ social, cognitive, linguistic, and political theoretical innovations to develop a new conception of critical thinking. They examine how such a construct might be taught in a variety of social settings and disciplines. Using a host of previously neglected perspectives--sociocognition, issues of political economy, complexity theory, and critical theoretical notions of epistemology and power theory--the editors and authors present a conceptually sophisticated yet accessible compendium on critical thinking.
The introduction guides readers through the...
The editors of this book employ social, cognitive, linguistic, and political theoretical innovations to develop a new conception of critical thinki...
This new volume shows why America's community colleges increasingly find themselves at the epicenter of social conflict, surrounded by unresolved questions such as: In a country based on the notion of equal opportunity, shouldn't all high school graduates have access to higher education? Are access and excellence really compatible? What is the real work of community colleges? Is it to provide transfer programs for students going on to baccalaureate colleges or training workers for careers in business and industry?
In this comprehensive guide, readers will find not only a solid grounding...
This new volume shows why America's community colleges increasingly find themselves at the epicenter of social conflict, surrounded by unresolved q...
Reading Between the Lines: A Balanced Approach to Literacy is a handbook that will enhance your ability to become a more effective reader. It teaches how to read interactively, to monitor emotional responses to text, and to think -outside of the box- for a comprehensive interpretation of text. Reading Between the Lines also suggests creative ways to link reading and writing effectively to produce summaries, critiques, and syntheses."
Reading Between the Lines: A Balanced Approach to Literacy is a handbook that will enhance your ability to become a more effective reader. It t...
Word problems, or story problems, have been a part of mathematical education for the past 4,000 years. This book considers mathematical word problems as a genre, drawing on analytic theory from linguistics, literary criticism, and mathematics education. Raising the question, -what are word problems?-, this book addresses it by -taking a walk- around the genre to see it from many points of view, including the linguistic, the historical, and the pedagogical. A Man Left Albuquerque Heading East sheds light on the nature of genre in education and inspires teachers to use word problems in...
Word problems, or story problems, have been a part of mathematical education for the past 4,000 years. This book considers mathematical word problems ...
Not long ago, literacy simply meant knowing how to read and write. Today, the study of literacy is a complex field encompassing many different areas, from computer literacy to geographic literacy, and including several degrees of competence such as functional, pragmatic, and cultured. In addition there are six kinds of readers: the submissive, the active, the semiotic, the subjective, the psychoanalytic, and the interpretive community reader, and at least two distinct ways of reading: aesthetic reading and rational reading.
In this comprehensive, accessible volume, two literacy experts...
Not long ago, literacy simply meant knowing how to read and write. Today, the study of literacy is a complex field encompassing many different area...
Community and school officials, parents, and educators often stay to the wee hours of the night at PTA meetings arguing about sex education and sexual behavior among young people. While some groups preach abstinence and attempt to sign as many youngsters as possible to their rosters, it remains a fact that 50 percent of U.S. teenagers, beginning at age 15, are sexually active.
"Sex, Youth, and Sex Education" is a wonderfully crafted resource that gives not only a statistical overview of sexual activity in schools, but also examines sex education, the scourge of sexual violence in...
Community and school officials, parents, and educators often stay to the wee hours of the night at PTA meetings arguing about sex education and sex...
At a time when sports coverage inundates the airwaves, when coaches are routinely among the highest-paid school employees, and when professional sports recruiters are increasingly focusing on high school students, "Sports and Education" offers a balanced, thought-provoking look at a deep-cutting issue. Is it time for the United States to mirror a number of other industrialized countries and remove sports from educational settings, as many education and athletic professionals have suggested?
"Sports and Education" challenges many long-held assumptions and examines all viewpoints...
At a time when sports coverage inundates the airwaves, when coaches are routinely among the highest-paid school employees, and when professional sp...
In this timely resource, educator Rosa Castro Feinberg surveys the developing field of bilingual education--its history, its theories, its practices, and the conflicts that swirl around it. She begins with an annotated chronology that describes influential people and events and traces themes in bilingual education from precolonial times to the present.
In three detailed chapters, Feinberg summarizes the widely varied state and local policies and bilingual programs across the country, and demonstrates the profound impact of federal legislation, policies, and court decisions. She also...
In this timely resource, educator Rosa Castro Feinberg surveys the developing field of bilingual education--its history, its theories, its practice...
This fascinating survey provides a comprehensive introduction to student rights, tracing the legal status of children as their father's property to their current status as citizens entitled to constitutional rights. Written by Patricia Hinchey, "Student Rights: A Reference Handbook" chronicles the landmark legislation and court decisions that have enabled the gradual transformation of students' rights.
This book explains issues surrounding mandatory education and education as a property right, examines various inequities such as the segregation of minority students, and discusses...
This fascinating survey provides a comprehensive introduction to student rights, tracing the legal status of children as their father's property to...
From 1954 to the present, from preschool programs like Headstart to historically black colleges and universities, "African American Education: A Reference Handbook" explores the black educational experience. Statistical analysis and anecdotal evidence, along with interviews with leading black educators, help readers understand the African American perspective on such controversial issues as testing, curriculum choice, institutional approaches, affirmative action, and the effects of desegregation. Readers will also discover how the striking incompatibility between early informal education...
From 1954 to the present, from preschool programs like Headstart to historically black colleges and universities, "African American Education: A Re...
