Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Michael Lyons, HAGERSTOWN, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: LikeNew.
Publicado por Rlpg/Galleys, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Rlpg/Galleys, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
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Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. ReviewThe Importance of Average by Farenga, Ness, Johnson, and Johnson builds a sensible argument for paying more attention to the large group of nearly invisible learners in our schools. The authors' readable summaries of intelligence, motivation, and learning theories provide just enough background for adults to infuse a renewed sense of awe and wonder into learning experiences with children. A rich variety of practices celebrate creativity and discovery in areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies/citizenship. This book is a must read for those who want to encourage meaningful learning among their children rather than simple bubble answer skills. -- Reese H. Todd, Texas Tech UniversityAre schools established to create mediocrity? Are we preparing students to become empowered citizens? Do students find meaning in what they are asked to do? Are average students at risk? This provocative book tackles these critical questions and raises others. It reminds us that, whether intended or not, an entire group of students is being ignored and it highlights the collateral damages caused to average students through legislation, school policies, teacher practices and parenting beliefs. Through cogent discussions of intelligence, motivation, and success in schools, the authors rouse readers to consider a new conception of intelligence and act on behalf of children considered average by our schools. -- Julie Rainer Dangel, Georgia State UniversityFarenga, Ness, Johnson, and Johnson (all, Dowling College) present a powerful argument on behalf of the 'average' learner who is either ignored or overlooked in the US educational system of the late-20th and early-21st century. Deficit (crisis) model educational fix-it programs associated with No Child Left Behind, Gifted and Talented Education, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act focus money and attention on learners who are either at risk of failure or in need of challenge. The reliance upon psychometric bubble testing to determine success or failure of the educational system is taken to task. This book picks up where Stephen Jay Gould's Mismeasure of Man (CH, Dec'96, 34-2458) leaves off and offers ideas for challenging and enhancing the education of all students (especially the vast majority of "average" learners) in US schools. It offers chapters on the development of core skills in mathematics, science, and the social sciences. The authors conclude by arguing that 'average' intelligence is a myth, a social construct that testing creates rather than measures. Recommended. - Choice, November 2010The Importance of Average is a counter-intuitive and compelling analysis of the unintended consequences, for the vast majority of America's public school students, of such attempts at reform as No Child Left Behind. What Farenga, Ness, Johnson, and Johnson have accomplished with this eye-opening account is of considerable importance and anything but average. -- James H. Borland, Columbia UniversityProduct DescriptionThe Importance of Average calls attention to the policies and practices that discriminate against the silent majority of students in the American educational system. Arguments presented emphasize the collateral damage caused to average students by legislative mandates, administrative policies, teaching practices, parenting beliefs, and adherence to strict psychological constructs. Each of these factors has created a pervasive psycho-educational belief of average ability. The authors challenge what they consider as a pseudo-definition of 'average' that was brought about as an attempt by policymakers to test their way out of addressing the true inequities found in society. Further, the authors identify how educational policymakers have sacrificed the education of an entire class of students by creating the illusion that underachievement can be eliminated simply through lowering standards and examinat.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
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Condición: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.85.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: Brook Bookstore, Milano, MI, Italia
Condición: new.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.85.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.85.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: New.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 207 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Publicado por RLPG/Galleys, 2011
ISBN 10: 0742570134 ISBN 13: 9780742570139
Librería: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Alemania
Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Importance of Average drives home the reality that average intellectual ability is not synonymous with mediocrity. Under the right conditions, average ability can potentially lead to professional excellence and exceptionalism. Archaic psychological and social constructs are examined as they are shown to limit student achievement. Ability, effort, and luck are discussed as possible motivational predictors that contribute to average student success. Education policy must change in order to serve as a corrective against indifference toward average students.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Brook Bookstore, Milano, MI, Italia
Condición: new.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: New.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: New. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499. . 2010. Hardback. . . . .
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 2010
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 209 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Publicado por Rowman & Littlefield Publisher, 2024
ISBN 10: 0742570126 ISBN 13: 9780742570122
Librería: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand.