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The Schools We Need: And Why We Don't Have Them,New
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This paperback edition, with a new introduction, offers a powerful, compelling, and unassailable argument for reforming America's schooling methods and ideasby one of America's most important educators, and author of the bestselling Cultural Literacy.For over fifty years, American schools have operated under the assumption that challenging children academically is unnatural for them, that teachers do not need to know the subjects they teach, that the learning 'process' should be emphasized over the facts taught. All of this is tragically wrong.Renowned educator and author E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that, by disdaining contentbased curricula while favoring abstractand discreditedtheories of how a child learns, the ideas uniformly taught by our schools have done terrible harm to America's students. Instead of preparing our children for the highly competitive, informationbased economy in which we now live, our schools' practices have severely curtailed their ability, and desire, to learn.With an introduction that surveys developments in education since the hardcover edition was published, The Schools We Need is a passionate and thoughtful book that will appeal to the millions of people who can't understand why America's schools aren't educating our children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Schools We Need'? A: The main argument of 'The Schools We Need' is that American schools have adopted ineffective educational methods that prioritize abstract learning over essential content knowledge, which has negatively impacted students' ability to learn and thrive in a competitive economy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Schools We Need' is E.D. Hirsch Jr., a renowned educator and advocate for educational reform.
- Q: What are the key features discussed in the book? A: Key features of the book include discussions on Common Core, education theory, educational information, education reform, and the importance of content-based curricula.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for educators, as it provides insights into effective teaching practices and critiques current educational theories.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Schools We Need'? A: The paperback edition of 'The Schools We Need' was published on August 17, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include an introduction? A: Yes, the paperback edition includes a new introduction that surveys developments in education since the hardcover edition was published.
- Q: What educational topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to education theory, curriculum development, and the necessity for reform in American schooling methods.