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The wrong emphasis : kids learn what adults teach / John Elling Tufte

Author
Tufte, John E. (John Elling), 1972-
Published
Lanham : Rowman and Littlefield, [2014]
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 129 pages)
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Contents
Preface; Introduction; Part One: Where We Are; Chapter One: The Ugly Truth; Chapter Two: Cultural Responsibility; Chapter Three: Political Rhetoric; Part Two: Blaming the Scale; Chapter Four: Andrew, 1990s; Chapter Five: Teachers or Secretaries?; Chapter Six: The Unwritten Curriculum; Part Three: Great Habits of the Unwritten Curriculum; Chapter Seven: Age-Appropriate Thinking Skills; Chapter Eight: Age-Appropriate People and Communication Skills; Chapter Nine: Timeliness and Attendance; Chapter Ten: Work Ethic and Dedication; Chapter Eleven: Respect, Decency, and Humility. and Chapter Twelve: Responsibility and TeamworkChapter Thirteen: Perspective; Part Four: Conclusion; Chapter Fourteen: Autonomy; Index; About the Author.
Summary
In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect educational realities. This book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores, and offers straightforward advice for parents and educators.
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ISBN
9781475803402 ebook
1475803400
9781475803389 cloth : alk. paper
9781475803396 pbk. : alk. paper
9781475803402
Note
Includes index.
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