The Great Curriculum Debate

Author : Tom Loveless
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 0815798156

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The Great Curriculum Debate by Tom Loveless Pdf

Since the early twentieth century, American educators have been engaged in a heated debate over what schools should teach and how they should teach it. The partisans—"education progressives" and "education traditionalists"—have usually kept their disagreements within the walls of the nation's schools of education. Periodically, however, arguments have erupted which have generated headlines and attracted public attention, making clear the potential for bitterness and rancor in education politics. In the 1990s, progressives and traditionalists squared off in a dispute over reading and mathematics. Arguments over how best to teach these two subjects is detailed in The Great Curriculum Debate: How Should We Teach Reading and Math? This book includes contributions from distinguished scholars from both sides of the debate, as well as influential nonpartisans. The proponents of "whole language" and "phonics" present their opposing views on reading. Advocates and opponents of "NCTM math reform"—the agenda of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)—discuss their differing opinions about math. Although the authors disagree on many of the most important aspects of learning, they agree on one point: the school curriculum matters. Decisions made now about the content of reading and mathematics will have long term consequences, not only for students and schools, but for society as a whole. Contributors include E. D. Hirsch Jr. (University of Virginia), Gail Burrill (Mathematical Sciences Education Board), Michael T. Battista (Kent State University), David C. Geary (University of Missouri, Columbia), Roger Shouse (Penn State University), Adam Gamoran (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Richard Askey (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Diane Ravitch (New York University), Catherine E. Snow (Harvard University), Margaret Moustafa (California State University, LA), Richard L. Allington (University of Florida), William Lowe Boyd (Penn State University), a

Author : James Wilson
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1412837073

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The Great Core Curriculum Debate by James Wilson Pdf

Tells us who we are, where we live, how fast we are growing, what languages we speak, what religions we practice and more by imagining the whole world is a village of 100 people.

Author : Michael Schiro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Curriculum planning
ISBN : OCLC:930736733

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Curriculum for Better Schools by Michael Schiro Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1149256316

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The Great Core Curriculum Debate by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael Schiro
Publisher : Educational Technology
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Education
ISBN : 0877781001

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Curriculum for Better Schools by Michael Schiro Pdf

Author : James Atlas
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Books and reading
ISBN : 0393310701

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Battle of the Books by James Atlas Pdf

Does it matter which books college students read? Indeed it does, contends the author. Atlas presents a trenchant assessment of America at its educational crossroads, and asserts that whatr in shaping Buyer's Choice

Author : Arthur N. Applebee
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996-05-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226021232

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Curriculum as Conversation by Arthur N. Applebee Pdf

“Applebee's central point, the need to teach 'knowledge in context,' is absolutely crucial for the hopes of any reformed curriculum. His experience and knowledge give his voice an authority that makes many of the current proposals on both the left and right seem shallow by comparison.”—Gerald Graff, University of Chicago

Author : William Casement
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 1412837065

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The Great Canon Controversy by William Casement Pdf

Debate about teaching the great books of the Western canon has galvanized American higher education in recent years. The Great Canon Controversy provides an overview of the debate, summarizing the position for the canon and the position against it. Casement supports continued teaching of the canon and respect for it, while calling for revising reading lists to include nontraditional works. Part I describes how the canon was taught from ancient Greece to the present, noting key arguments for this form of pedagogy that are still with us today, specific books that were taught at different times over the centuries, and controversies the canon has been subject to in the past. Part II deals with anticanonism, epistemological and political dimensions of the theory underlying it. Casement then shows concrete examples of anticanonism in operation, at Stanford University and St. Lawrence University. Casement argues that, while much of what anticanonists say is hyperbolic or mistaken, we should listen to their demand to give fair treatment to works by marginalized authors and to great non-Western works. This means re-reviewing works worthy of canonization that may have been obscured by prejudice, but still requiring that they make it on their own merits and not out of sympathy for their authors. The Great Canon Controversy will be of great interest to educators and students alike, as well as those interested in the future of higher education in the United States.

Author : Shane Ralston
Publisher : IAP
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781617355370

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John Dewey's Great Debates - Reconstructed by Shane Ralston Pdf

Confirming his moniker as “America’s philosopher of democracy,” John Dewey engaged in a series of public debates over the course of his lifetime, vividly demonstrating how his thought translates into action. These debates made Dewey a household name and a renowned public intellectual during the early to mid-twentieth century, a time when the United States fought two World Wars, struggled through an economic depression, experienced explosive economic growth and spawned a grassroots movement that characterized an entire era: Progressivism. Unfortunately, much recent Dewey scholarship neglects to situate Dewey’s ideas in the broader context of his activities and engagements as a public intellectual. This project charts a path through two of Dewey’s actual debates with his contemporaries, Leon Trotsky and Robert Hutchins, to two reconstructed debates with contemporary intellectuals, E.D. Hirsch and Robert Talisse, both of whom criticized Dewey’s ideas long after the American philosopher’s death and, finally, to two recent debates, one on home schooling and the other on U.S. foreign policy, in which Dewey’s ideas offer a unique and compelling vision of a way forward.

Author : Ron Brooks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317899334

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Contemporary Debates in Education by Ron Brooks Pdf

Did the Thatcher years and their aftermath constitute a revolution or a restoration in education. Do they represent a departure from, or a reinforcement of tradition? Contemporary Debates in Education is a thought-provoking volume which reviews the reforms of the eighties and early nineties, then follow this with an examination of the long-standing issues in education over the last century in order to relate current reforms and changes to their broader historical background, so that those with a general or professional interest in education can better understand the process in which they are involved.

Author : Sebastian Suggate,Elaine Reese
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136295669

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Contemporary Debates in Childhood Education and Development by Sebastian Suggate,Elaine Reese Pdf

What are the risks and benefits of non-parental care for young children? What are the short- and long-term effects of academically vs. play-focused environments for learning? How and when should we teach reading? What are the purposes of Education? What is the best way to teach mathematics to children, from preschool and beyond? Contemporary Debates in Childhood Education and Development is a unique resource and reference work that brings together leading international researchers and thinkers, with divergent points of view, to discuss contemporary problems and questions in childhood education and developmental psychology. Through an innovative format whereby leading scholars each offer their own constructive take on the issue in hand, this book aims to inform readers of both sides of a variety of topics and in the process encourage constructive communication and fresh approaches. Spanning a broad spectrum of issues, this book covers: Phonic and whole language reading approaches The developmental effect of non-parental childcare The value of pre-school academic skill acquisition The most effective methods of teaching mathematics Standardized assessment – does it work? The role of electronic media and technology The pedagogical value of homework The value of parents’ reading to children. This book combines breadth of vision with cutting edge research and is a ‘must have’ resource for researchers, students and policy makers in the fields of education and child development.

Author : Gwyneth Owen-Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134085262

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Debates in Design and Technology Education by Gwyneth Owen-Jackson Pdf

Design and Technology has long held a controversial place on the school curriculum, with some arguing that it shouldn’t be there at all. This book presents and questions considered arguments and judgements, and explores the major issues that all D&T teachers encounter in their daily professional lives. In exploring some of the key debates, it encourages critical reflection and aims to stimulate both novice and experienced teachers to think more deeply about their practice, and link research and evidence to what they have observed in schools. Written by expert design and technology education professionals, chapters tackle established and contemporary issues, enabling you to reach informed judgements and argue your point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. Debates covered include: What is the purpose of design and technology? Is it a vocational or academic subject? What is the place of design and technology within the STEM agenda? What knowledge and skills do teachers really need? What does the design and technology gender divide mean for schools and pupils? Is it a ‘creative’ subject? What is the future for design and technology? With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight, Debates in Design and Technology Education is the ideal companion for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial training, continuing professional development or Masters level study.

Author : Various
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 8745 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429844027

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Routledge Library Editions: Curriculum by Various Pdf

Reissuing works originally published between 1971 and 1994, this collection includes books which offer a broad spectrum of views on curriculum, both within individual schools and the wider issues around curriculum development, reform and implementation. Some cover the debate surrounding the establishment of the national curriculum in the UK while others are a more international in scope. Many of these books go beyond theory to discuss practical issues of real curriculum changes at primary or secondary level. The Set includes books on cross-curricular topics such as citizenship and environment, and also guidance, careers, life skills and pastoral care in schools. A fantastic collection of education history with much still relevant today.

Author : Cecil Winfield Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Education
ISBN : UCAL:B3386442

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The Great Debate: Our Schools in Crisis by Cecil Winfield Scott Pdf

Author : Beatrice Gross,Ronald Gross
Publisher : New York : Simon & Schuster
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007970812

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The Great School Debate by Beatrice Gross,Ronald Gross Pdf

The editors of "Radical School Reform" offers a timely overview of the status of and controversies, issues, and trends in American educational systems.