Wasting Minds: Why Our Education System Is Failing and What We Can Do About It

Ronald A Wolk

43 valoraciones de Goodreads

Idioma: inglés

Editorial: ASCD, 2011

1416611312 / 9781416611318

  • Tapa blanda
  • Usado
Ver todos los detalles

Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

Vendedor de 4 estrellas

Vendedor de AbeBooks desde el 23 de marzo de 2026

Tapa blanda

Condición: Usado - Bueno

EUR 6,48

 Gastos de envío gratis 
Se envía dentro de Estados Unidos de America

Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles

Añadir al carrito
Devoluciones gratuitas de 30 días

Descripción del artículo del vendedor

Why has successful school reform been so difficult to achieve, despite decades of well-intentioned efforts, endless rhetoric, and billions of dollars of investment? Why do most U.S. schools continue to produce disappointing results? Why is there such a disconnect between the schools we need and the schools we have? In this thoughtful and insightful book, Ronald A. Wolk tackles these questions head-on, identifying key assumptions that have shaped the debate on school reform for the past several decades, including the emphasis on standards and testing, calls for a longer school day and year, the push to enroll more students in advanced math classes, and the quest to place a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. Backed by research and other evidence, he points out the flaws in each assumption, and then proposes alternative assumptions as the basis for new, innovative schools that would emphasize such elements as * Individualized instruction, with various pathways for learning; * Real-world contexts for learning; * Performance assessment; * A restructuring of public education to expand preschool; and * Transformation of the teachers' role from instructor to advisor. Acknowledging that the current system is too entrenched to accept radical reform, Wolk suggests incorporating his assumptions into a separate, parallel strategy for new schools. The result is a provocative proposal for teachers, administrators, policymakers, parents, and others to consider as they contemplate the future of public education in the United States. …

N° de ref. del artículo CIN1416611312VG

Título
Wasting Minds: Why Our Education System Is Failing and What We Can Do About It
Autor
Ronald A Wolk
Editorial
ASCD
Año de publicación
2011
Estado
Very Good
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1416611312
ISBN 13
9781416611318

World of Books Inc

Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America

Vendedor de 4 estrellas

Vendedor de AbeBooks desde el 23 de marzo de 2026

Tarifas de envío en Estados Unidos de America

ArtículoDe 4 a 12 días hábilesDe 3 a 6 días hábiles
Primer artículoEUR 0,00EUR 9,67
Los plazos de entrega los establecen los vendedores y varían según el transportista y la ubicación. Los pedidos que pasan por la aduana pueden sufrir retrasos y los compradores son responsables de los aranceles o tarifas asociadas. Los vendedores pueden ponerse en contacto con usted en relación con cargos adicionales para cubrir cualquier aumento en los costes de envío de los artículos.

Métodos de pago

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Descripción de la tienda

Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …

Especialidad

Second Hand - All Genre

Información empresarial del vendedor

SBYB, Inc.

900 Knell Road
Montgomery, IL Estados Unidos de America 60538