In Praise of American Educators: And How They Can Become Even Better
Richard DuFour, "In Praise of American Educators: And How They Can Become Even Better"
English | ISBN: 1942496575 | 2015 | 256 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
English | ISBN: 1942496575 | 2015 | 256 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
WINNER OF THE 2016 IPPY AWARD - GOLD MEDAL IN EDUCATION (COMMENTARY/THEORY)
Benefits
*Critique the commonly presented media messages about schooling in America.
*Consider the evidence for why the present generation of American educators has accomplished more than previous generations.
*Evaluate the assumptions driving policies set up to improve schooling.
*Discover the four essential pillars of the PLC foundation.
*Learn the essential elements of the PLC process and common mistakes in implementing that process
Explore the state of education today. In this thought-provoking book, the author presents a compelling case for why contemporary American educators are the greatest generation in history. He carefully explains why current national reform policies have failed and presents specific steps policymakers, administrators, and teachers must take to transform American schools to meet student needs in the 21st century.
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