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by Peter Hennessy
White Knight Publications | April 1, 2006 | Trade Paperback
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I loved it! A passionate assessment of education
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5 years ago
Peter Hennessy, a passionate advocate of educational reform, gives us a radical vision of a system that would energize students, free them from monotony and repetition, and treat each student as a citizen rather than "citizen-in-waiting". Many parents, teachers and students will agree enthusiastically with his criticisms of homework, standardized testing, and standardized report cards to name only a few defects of the system now in place. His account of his own teaching experience and his own mistakes make this not only a wry, entertaining read, but will give re-assurance and courage to all those who think outside the box. From Student to Citizen: A Community-Based Vision for Democracy is a must-read.
A passionate plea for change. I loved it!
Peter Hennessy, a passionate advocate of educational reform, gives us a radical vision of a system that would energize students, free them from monotony and repetition, and treat each student as a citizen rather than "citizen-in-waiting". Many parents, teachers and students will agree enthusiastically with his criticisms of homework, standardized testing, and standardized report cards to name only a few defects of the system now in place. His account of his own teaching experience and his own mistakes make this not only a wry, entertaining read, but will give re-assurance and courage to all those who think outside the box.
Format:Trade Paperback
Dimensions:272 Pages, 9 x 6 x 0.68 in
Published:April 1, 2006
Publisher:White Knight Publications
Language:English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:ISBN - 10:0973670568ISBN - 13:9780973670561
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