Enter The Alternative School

Author : Alia R. Tyner-Mullings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317260363

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Enter the Alternative School by Alia R. Tyner-Mullings Pdf

Enter the Alternative School is an in-depth examination of public school alternatives to traditional educational models in the US. This book analyses how urban education can respond to a system growing increasingly standardised and privatised. As an example, Central Park East Secondary School (CPESS), a public alternative schooling model, successfully served predominantly low-income and minority students. It also changed the New York City public school system while promoting methods that allowed educational institutions to make changes in the lives of their students. Written by a sociologist who was both a student at CPESS and a teacher at a school developed from the CPESS model, the book analyses education from a range of vantage points, assesses outcomes, and invites readers to consider the potential of alternative educational models to address the challenges of reforms that attempt to provide quality education to the low-income and minority students otherwise under served by public schools.

Author : Alia R. Tyner-Mullings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317260370

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Enter the Alternative School by Alia R. Tyner-Mullings Pdf

Enter the Alternative School is an in-depth examination of public school alternatives to traditional educational models in the US. This book analyses how urban education can respond to a system growing increasingly standardised and privatised. As an example, Central Park East Secondary School (CPESS), a public alternative schooling model, successfully served predominantly low-income and minority students. It also changed the New York City public school system while promoting methods that allowed educational institutions to make changes in the lives of their students. Written by a sociologist who was both a student at CPESS and a teacher at a school developed from the CPESS model, the book analyses education from a range of vantage points, assesses outcomes, and invites readers to consider the potential of alternative educational models to address the challenges of reforms that attempt to provide quality education to the low-income and minority students otherwise under served by public schools.

Author : Sarojini Vittachi,Neeraja Raghavan,Kiran Raj
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131617925

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Alternative Schooling in India by Sarojini Vittachi,Neeraja Raghavan,Kiran Raj Pdf

This book brings into focus the innovative methods of learning in many Indian schools. It sheds light on schools that make the learning process fun for the teacher as well as the taught, in contrast to the whirl of examination-oriented learning in mainstream schools. The researched data on alternative schools in the country offer the reader an array of institutions all over the country, where efforts are being made to move away from traditional and mainstream learning. It includes exclusive articles by leading practitioners in the field, who offer an insight into the ground reality when a certain philosophy is applied to a school, and also experiential accounts of how such alternative practices mould the learner, teacher and impact the parent as well. The book also consists of a directory of alternative schools in India, including many schools that are tucked away in remote corners of the country. Interestingly, the common thread binding these ‘alternative schools’ is concern for the welfare of the child by teachers who see their work as much more than a job.

Author : United States. Office of Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015026965320

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Experimental Schools Program: 1971 Experimental School Projects by United States. Office of Education Pdf

Author : John Kellmayer
Publisher : Corwin
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1995-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015035021701

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How to Establish an Alternative School by John Kellmayer Pdf

"This book addresses vital program components, describes essential principals for an effective program, and illustrates appropriate models suited to your districts needs." Mark Solimo, Director of Special Programs Essex County Educational Services Commission Cedar Grove, New Jersey "How to Establish an Alternative School is important reading for all involved with at-risk youth. This book explains everything the reader needs to know in order to set up an alternative program that really makes a difference." Patricia Luciano, Dean of Students Atlantic Community College More than 2,500 programs that call themselves "alternative" have been identified throughout the United States. Administrators of these programs admit that the vast majority of them are alternative in name only and serve instead to isolate, segregate, and warehouse youth who can be difficult. How to Establish an Alternative School provides a comprehensive plan for anyone interested in creating real alternative programs and schools that can dramatically redirect the lives of at-risk youth. Kellmayer outlines the key characteristics of successful alternative programs, describes alternative models, and tells you how to set up and effectively manage an alternative program that fits your needs and the needs of your students. He also provides strategies to help you empower teachers, involve students in their own education, and evaluate alternative programs. Other topics covered include: *

Author : The students of SWAS,Martha Allen
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781504361866

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The Alternative by The students of SWAS,Martha Allen Pdf

Excerpts from The Alternative: School Within a School: Whoever thought it was a good idea to let squirrelly adolescents design their own curriculum wasnt completely nuts. Much to everyones surprise at Drake, some of us managed to get rather conventional educations at SWAS. I studied Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry [which] taught me enough Calculus to pass the AP math test. I no longer wanted to stand out in a crowd; I needed to belong to one. SWAS was exactly that a crowd of unique people. There is no doubt that the project trips provided the most important teaching/learning experiences - and not always in lessons we intended. Yet it somehow never occurred to me at the timethe teachers not only put up with it but seemed to enjoy it. The tap dancing, the hammering, the constant painting, the tree-climbing: they didnt just put up with it, it seems they encouraged and delighted in it. They believed our energy and enthusiasm were essential to our learning. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about SWAS was the ability of the program to teach at once the importance and value of community, while at the same time helping students gain the personal strength to be individuals. Before there was Restorative Justice, SWAS had the Grievance Committee; before anyone ever spoke the word Mindfulness, Paul Ehrlich and I taught yoga to the whole school; before anyone touted Project-Based Learning, we had semester-long project groups; before the emphasis on building students self-esteem, we had weekly Support Groups; and before any focus on Academies or the Small Schools Movement, we had ... SWAS.

Author : Claire V. Korn
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0791404714

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Alternative American Schools by Claire V. Korn Pdf

Alternative American Schools: Ideals in Action is a book for parents and teachers, for education professors, researchers, and students--indeed, for everyone who wants to understand the daily practices and philosophies of schools where awakening interests and learning how to learn is more important than content mastery. Drawing upon years of research and personal experiences, Korn clearly discusses fundamental contemporary educational issues through an analysis of seven long-lived, open, alternative schools, preschool through high school, public and private. This clearly written book explores the cooperative (and sometimes confusing) roles of teachers, students, and parents in these schools of choice; it also discusses their philosophical, financial, and physical survival needs. Once popularly dismissed as failed dreams, today these open learning environments continue to flourish and provide educational options to many enthusiastic learners.

Author : William J. Erpenbach,Philip A. Perrone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Student counselors
ISBN : WISC:89096580352

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The Wisconsin Alternative School Counselor Preparation Program by William J. Erpenbach,Philip A. Perrone Pdf

Author : Nina Bascia,Esther Sokolov Fine,Malcolm Levin
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 3319542583

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Alternative Schooling and Student Engagement by Nina Bascia,Esther Sokolov Fine,Malcolm Levin Pdf

This book explores the unique phenomenon of public alternative schools in Toronto, Canada and other large urban areas. Although schools of this kind have existed for more than a century, very little has been written about the alternative school movement. These alternatives focus more on child-centered instruction, give many students (and teachers) opportunities to organize the school differently, provide a greater voice for teachers, students, and parents, and engage students far more with experiential learning. When traditional school structures are failing to meet the needs of many children and youth, there is a rapidly growing need for information and discussion about alternatives that will encourage their talents and serve their needs. This book draws attention to the issue of alternative schooling to help make it more accessible to a wider audience.

Author : James A. Bellanca,Terry Stirling
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807770726

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Classrooms Without Borders by James A. Bellanca,Terry Stirling Pdf

This practical resource shows educators how to use the Internet to help students communicate electronically, reaching beyond the borders of traditional classroom walls. The authors—a lifelong professional developer and a dedicated facilitator of improved K–12 education through her work with graduate students in school leadership—provide the how-to for teaching essential foundation elements, including teamwork, Internet research, evaluation of information sources, cross-cultural communication, and thinking skills. Emphasizing practical tools and techniques, their model integrates the internet, common school software, and free online technology tools to create engaging projects that advance 21st-century skills.

Author : Catherine Y. Kim,Daniel J. Losen,Damon T. Hewitt
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780814763681

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The School-to-Prison Pipeline by Catherine Y. Kim,Daniel J. Losen,Damon T. Hewitt Pdf

Examines the relationship between the law and the school-to-prison pipeline, argues that law can be an effective weapon in the struggle to reduce the number of children caught, and discusses the consequences on families and communities.

Author : Tania Das Gupta,Carl E. James,Chris Andersen,Grace-Edward Galabuzi,Roger C. A. Maaka
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380155

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Race and Racialization, 2E by Tania Das Gupta,Carl E. James,Chris Andersen,Grace-Edward Galabuzi,Roger C. A. Maaka Pdf

Few words have generated as much debate and controversy as the word race. Through a critical examination of this complex subject, this anthology brings together essential contributions to the study of race and racialization. An excellent compilation of classic and contemporary works by academic and activist writers, Race and Racialization provides historical, comparative, and global perspectives on race and its intersection with gender, class, ethnicity, indigeneity, and sexuality. This well-updated second edition includes a new section on state multiculturalism and a diverse ensemble of Canadian and international contributors who explore such relevant themes as colonialism, institutional racism, ethnocentrism, privilege, marginalization, and resistance. Featuring introductions to each piece written by the editors, annotated lists of supplementary readings to encourage further exploration, and contributions by activists from Idle No More and Black Lives Matter, this comprehensive and highly accessible anthology is perfect for students studying race, racism, cultural diversity, identity and belonging, social inequality, and social justice.

Author : Victor M. Rios
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226090993

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Human Targets by Victor M. Rios Pdf

Victor Rios has a vibrant reputation as America s leading ethnographer of Latino youth. His personal storygoing from drug pusher (selling heroin on the streets as a teenager) to a hard worker at a mechanic shop within a matter of weeksshows how he stands in the place of the Latino youths he studies. His story underscores the degree to which delinquent urban youths can become adaptable, fluid, amenable individuals, able to shift their views of the world as well as their actions. Rios rejects the old storyline that said gangs are bad and they do bad things because they are bad people. Kids on the street, he argues, can drift between different identities, indeed, they can shift seamlessly between responsible and deviant displays within a few hours time. The key to understanding gang-associated youth lies in analysis of the way authority figures (teachers and police officers) interact with young people. The kids need caring adults who offer tangible resources. Story and characters are always front-and-center in Rios s narrative: Jorge, Mark, Wilson, and others, are boys we get to know as they negotiate day-to-day life on the streets and across institutional settings. We learn a great deal about Cholo subculture, the clothing and hairstyles, and the argot that are adopted by Latino youth in response to the forces that seek to marginalize or punish them. The crisis of a perceived epidemic of police brutality in our post-Ferguson era is a product of culture in Rios s view: contested symbols, negative interactions, and day-to-day encounters that freeze youth identities as gang-associated, and that freeze authority identities as negative shapers of youth attitudes and actions are the dynamic. Fear of young males of color leads to police misreading and dehumanizing of young black and Latino men. Rios raises our awareness of how this dynamic operates by studying his subjects whole: following young gang members into their schools, their homes, their community organizations, their detention facilities, and watching them interact with police, watching them grow up to become fathers, get jobs, get rap sheets. Get killed. This book will be a landmark contribution to the social psychology of poverty and crime."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Community policing
ISBN : PURD:32754067867709

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Revitalizing Communities by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carole Mottaz
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 0810841916

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Breaking the Cycle of Failure by Carole Mottaz Pdf

What are the best ways to set up and evaluate good alternative schools? It's a difficult question, especially in a day when there are as many alternative schools as there are communities to support them. This book addresses the question from several different angles. From emphasizing the importance of open channels of communication with parents to establishing dialogues with leaders from various relevant sectors, Ms. Mottaz outlines the start-up of a successful alternative school, showing how an alternative school can command not only legitimacy, but respect, in any community.