Title:
Taking sides : Clashing views on educational issues
Series:
Taking sides.
McGraw-Hill contemporary learning series.
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011.
Physical Description:
xxiv, 375 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780078049972
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Summary
Summary
Presents controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills.
Author Notes
Wolfgang Imo, University ofDuisburg-Essen.
Table of Contents
| Unit 1 Basic Theoretical Issues |
| Issue 1 Should Schooling Be Based on Social Experiences? |
| Issue 2 Should the Curriculum Be Standardized for All? |
| Issue 3 Should Behaviorism Shape Educational Practices? |
| Issue 4 Is Constructivism the Best Philosophy of Education? |
| Issue 5 Should Global Competition Steer School Reform? |
| Unit 2 Current Fundamental Issues |
| Issue 6 Are Truly Democratic Classrooms Possible? |
| Issue 7 Has the Supreme Court Reconfigured American Education? |
| Issue 8 Is No Child Left Behind Irretrievably Flawed? |
| Issue 9 Does a "Deficit Model" Serve Poor Children Well? |
| Issue 10 Should "Public Schooling" Be Redefined? |
| Unit 3 Current Specific Issues |
| Issue 11 Are Undocumented Immigrants Entitled to Public Education? |
| Issue 12 Has the Time Arrived for Universal Preschool? |
| Issue 13 Is Privatization the Hope of the Future? |
| Issue 14 Is the Inclusive Classroom Model Workable? |
| Issue 15 Can Current High School Reform Curtail Dropouts? |
| Issue 16 Is "Intelligent Design" a Threat to the Curriculum? |
| Issue 17 Are Single-Sex Schools and Classes Effective? |
| Issue 18 Can Zero Tolerance Violate Students Rights? |
| Issue 19 Do Computers Negatively Affect Student Growth? |
| Issue 20 Should Alternative Teacher Training Be Encouraged? |
| Issue 21 Can Merit Pay Accelerate School Improvement? |
