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Bad Teacher! How Blaming Teachers Distorts The Bigger Picture (The Teaching For Social Justice Series),New
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In his latest book, leading educator and author Kevin Kumashiro takes aim at the current debate on educational reform, paying particular attention to the ways that scapegoating public school teachers, teacher unions, and teacher educators masks the real, systemic problems. He convincingly demonstrates how current trends, like marketbased reforms and fasttrack teacher certification programs are creating overwhelming obstacles to achieving an equitable education for all children.Bad Teacher! highlights the common ways that both the public and influential leaders think about the problems and solutions for public education, and suggests ways to help us see the bigger picture and reframe the debate. Compelling, accessible, and grounded in current initiatives and debates, this book is important reading for a diverse audience of policymakers, school leaders, parents, and everyone who cares about education.Anyone seeking to understand why so many of the reforms we have pursued have failed will benefit from reading this book.Pedro A. Noguera, New York UniversityKumashiro explains why we should think differently about the prescriptions that are now taken for grantedand wrong.Diane Ravitch, New York UniversityKumashiro expertly examines the many forces working against public education, and how and why these forces are at play.Dennis Van Roekel, President, National Education AssociationThis book could be a springboard for teachers to become more actively involved in advocating for a paradigm shift in our concept of education.Grace Lee Boggs, The Boggs CenterKumashiro is a remarkable sleuth who shows us how the deck is stacked, how the game is played, who gains, and who loses. Join him in a clarion call to build a Movement to reclaim public education.Robert P. Moses, The Algebra ProjectCourageous, blunt, and hopeful, Bad Teacher! offers a democratic vision for true educational change.Sonia Nieto, University of Massachusetts at AmherstBad Teacher! is ohsosmart and timely.This book attacks headon the ragged patchwork of school reform that has left us without even the vocabulary to frame whats gone wrong.Patricia J. Williams, Columbia Law School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bad Teacher!' by Kevin Kumashiro? A: The book addresses the debate on educational reform, emphasizing how blaming public school teachers and related groups obscures systemic issues in education.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bad Teacher!'? A: The author is Kevin K. Kumashiro, a leading educator and author known for his insights on education reform.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of market-based reforms on public education, the misrepresentation of teachers' roles, and the need for a broader perspective on educational challenges.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bad Teacher!' have? A: The book contains 120 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Bad Teacher!' published? A: The book was published on February 24, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Bad Teacher!' suitable for educators and policymakers? A: Yes, the book is designed for a diverse audience, including educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving education.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions for educational reform? A: Yes, it suggests reframing the debate around public education and highlights ways to address systemic issues.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'Bad Teacher!' received? A: The book has been praised for its compelling insights and calls for a shift in how education is perceived and approached.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for teachers, school leaders, parents, and policymakers who are invested in educational reform and social justice.