Littky, Dennis.
The big picture : education is everyone's business / Dennis Littky with Samantha Grabelle. - Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2004. - xvii, 230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-216) and index.
The real goals of education -- Kids, schools, and the bigger picture -- Atmosphere and school culture -- One student at a time -- Learning through interests and pursuing passions -- Real work in the real world -- Giving families back their power -- Measuring what matters in a way that matters -- Standards and how testing has nothing to do with them -- Make it happen.
Presents a comprehensive guide for teachers, administrators, parents, and community members designed to help students develop their own educational philosophies, be prepared for college and for life, and be more effective learners.
Professional
0871209713 (alk. paper)
2004009161
Education--Aims and objectives--United States.
Student-centered learning--United States.
Effective teaching--United States.
School environment--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives.
Student-centered learning.
Effective teaching.
School environment.
LB14.7 / .L58 2004
370/.973
The big picture : education is everyone's business / Dennis Littky with Samantha Grabelle. - Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2004. - xvii, 230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-216) and index.
The real goals of education -- Kids, schools, and the bigger picture -- Atmosphere and school culture -- One student at a time -- Learning through interests and pursuing passions -- Real work in the real world -- Giving families back their power -- Measuring what matters in a way that matters -- Standards and how testing has nothing to do with them -- Make it happen.
Presents a comprehensive guide for teachers, administrators, parents, and community members designed to help students develop their own educational philosophies, be prepared for college and for life, and be more effective learners.
Professional
0871209713 (alk. paper)
2004009161
Education--Aims and objectives--United States.
Student-centered learning--United States.
Effective teaching--United States.
School environment--United States.
Education--Aims and objectives.
Student-centered learning.
Effective teaching.
School environment.
LB14.7 / .L58 2004
370/.973