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What Does it Mean to Be Well Educated? And Other Essays on Standards, Grading, and Other Follies,New
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Few writers ask us to question our fundamental assumptions about education as provocatively as Alfie Kohn. Time magazine has called him'perhaps the country's most outspoken critic of education's fixation on grades [and] test scores.' And the Washington Post says he is 'the most energetic and charismatic figure standing in the way of a major federal effort to make standardized curriculums and tests a fact of life in every U.S. school.'In this new collection of essays, Kohn takes on some of the most important and controversial topics in education of the last few years. His central focus is on the real goals of educationa topic, he argues, that we systematically ignore while lavishing attention on misguided models of learning and counterproductive techniques of motivation.The shift to talking about goals yields radical conclusions and wonderfully pungent essays that only Alfie Kohn could have written. From the title essay's challenge to conventional, conservative definitions of a good education to essays on standards and testing and grades that tally the severe educational costs of overemphasizing a narrow conception of achievement, Kohn boldly builds on his earlier work and writes for a wide audience.Kohn's new book will be greeted with enthusiasm by his many readers and by any teacher or parent looking for a refreshing perspective on today's debates about schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What Does it Mean to Be Well Educated?' A: The main theme of the book revolves around questioning the fundamental assumptions about education, particularly the focus on grades and standardized testing, and exploring the real goals of education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Alfie Kohn, an outspoken critic of traditional education practices.
- Q: What type of essays can I find in this collection? A: This collection features a range of essays that address important and controversial topics in education, including standards, grading, and the impact of testing on learning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for parents and teachers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both parents and teachers, offering refreshing perspectives on current debates about education.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 15, 2004.
- Q: How many pages are in 'What Does it Mean to Be Well Educated?' A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available as a First Edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: Can this book help challenge conventional beliefs about education? A: Yes, the essays in this book challenge conventional beliefs and encourage readers to rethink their assumptions about educational standards and practices.