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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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- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains three hundred thirty-six pages. It provides comprehensive insights into educational reform.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are six point fifteen inches in length, zero point seventy-five inches in width, and nine point eleven inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is E.D. Hirsch Jr. He is a renowned educator known for his contributions to educational theory.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of Children's Studies. It focuses on educational methods and reform.
- Q: How can I benefit from reading this book? A: You can gain insights into improving educational systems. The book argues for content-based curricula to enhance learning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for educators. It offers critical perspectives on effective teaching methods.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is appropriate for adults and educators. It discusses educational reforms relevant to all ages.
- Q: Can students read this book? A: Yes, older students may read this book. It provides valuable information on educational practices.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place. Keep it upright on a shelf to maintain its shape.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: Yes, the content is educational and promotes beneficial learning methods. However, it is primarily targeted at adults.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact customer service for a return or exchange. They will guide you through the process.
- Q: Can this book help with Common Core standards? A: Yes, it discusses educational theories relevant to Common Core. It critiques existing methods and suggests improvements.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book uniquely combines educational theory with practical insights. It challenges conventional ideas about teaching.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this paperback edition includes a new introduction. It reflects on developments in education since the last edition.