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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.
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
Chapter Twelve: Responsibility and Teamwork; Chapter Thirteen: Perspective; Part Four: Conclusion; Chapter Fourteen: Autonomy; Index; About the Author
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Education -- Aims and objectives -- United States
Education -- Parent participation -- United States
Educational accountability -- United States
EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions
The Wrong Emphasis : Kids Learn What Adults Teach
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,c2014