|
|
Sold Out
Book Categories |
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Author xv
1 Here Comes the New K-8 School 1
Origins of the New K-8 School 1
Rationale for Changing the School Design 5
Bedrock Beliefs About Educating Children 8
An Initial Look at the New K-8 Program We Need 10
Some Issues Associated With K-8 Education 12
Questions for Study Groups 13
Summary 14
References 14
2 Using Standards to Define K-8 Programs 15
Origins of Standards 15
National Standards for K-8 Education 16
Subject Matter Standards in K-8 Schools 17
Extending Standards in K-8 Schools 25
Learning Targets for Standards-Based Schools 26
Managing Standards-Based Programs 31
Nurturing Intellectual Competence 33
Transfer of Knowledge 34
Questions for Study Groups 35
Summary 35
References 36
3 Using Skills to Create the Seamless Curriculum 37
Two Conceptions of Ends 38
The Curriculum Design Tasks 40
What Kind of Skills Should Be Taught? 43
Sample Tasks for Each Learner 44
Collaborative Emphasis 46
A Final Word About Content 47
Questions for Study Groups 48
Summary 48
References 49
4 Instructional Patterns for the New K-8 School 51
General Design 51
Organization Patterns 52
Modifying Standards-Based Curriculum 54
1 Acceptance of Multiple Intelligences 55
2 Using Learning Styles 57
3 Curriculum Differentiation 58
4 Cooperative Learning 59
5 Interdisciplinary Learning 59
6 Problem-Based Learning 60
7 Mentoring 60
8 Service Learning 61
9 Flexible Block Schedules 61
10 Looping 62
New Uses for School Buildings 62
New Deployment Patterns for Teachers 63
New Ways of Assessing Students 64
New Patterns for Involving Parents in Instruction 64
Questionsfor Study Groups 65
Summary 65
References 66
5 A Return on Investment 67
Parents 67
Students 70
Teachers 74
Administrators 76
Questions for Study Groups 79
Summary 80
References 80
6 Implementing the New K-8 Program 81
The Unfolding Process 81
Prerequisite Conditions 83
Clear Mission Statement 84
Concise Description of the Curriculum 85
New Parental Roles 88
Different Roles for Teachers 89
Acquiring Resources 91
Assessment 93
Putting It All Together 94
Questions for Study Groups 95
Summary 96
References 96
7 Validating Progress 97
Resources
A Summary of K-8 Research Findings 105
B Content Standards Organizations 111
C Teaching Through the Internet 115
D Glossary 117
E Instructional Components for K-8 Education 123
F Suggested Reading 127
Index 129
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Monnier Franck
reviewed Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide on January 26, 2020
Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide
As a former charter school teacher of mostly Latino students for the past four years, I was eager to hear Valenzuela and other researchers explicate the troubles represented by standardized test-based accountability. Their work casts serious doubts on the validity of the accountability movement.
An example from the book may prove instructive: In her book ELLs are made a major source of inquiry, insofar as they demonstrate how high-stakes tests serve to marginalize and discriminate against them by refusing to provide them with necessary services to access the curriculum. Increasing numbers of states have adopted and English-only law that all but makes impossible effective bilingual instruction. Students consequently must adapt in just a year to an English-only curriculum. With twisted logic, policy makers have used this law to conclude that ELLs should also be subject to English-only assessments, despite the fact that they do not measure a student's subject-matter knowledge or aptitude (to the extent any test does); instead, it becomes a language test -- something it was never intended to do. Schools use these tests to retain ELLs, often causing them to drop out. In this manner, a standardized tests becomes emblematic of institutionalized racism, as it discriminates against linguistic minorities with tragic results.
This is just one of many examples discussed in Leaving Children Behind that empirically demonstrates how standardized testing and accountability movements have ruinous effects on the minoritized populations they ostensibly intend to serve. For teachers of such populations, it should be required reading.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish List
X
This item is in your Collection
Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide
X
This Item is in Your Inventory
Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide, Offers practical strategies and a step-by-step plan for developing or transitioning to a K–8 school, including methods for curriculum design, student assessment, and more., Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide, Offers practical strategies and a step-by-step plan for developing or transitioning to a K–8 school, including methods for curriculum design, student assessment, and more., Developing Successful K-8 Schools: A Principal's Guide to your collection on WonderClub |