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Pushing the Envelope: Critical Issues in Education
Allan C. Ornstein, St. John's University

ISBN-10: 0130990906
ISBN-13: 9780130990907

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 300 pp
Published: 10/08/2002

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For Foundations of Education, Introduction to Education, Philosophy of Education, Current Issues in Education, and Education Policy.

This casebook offers 27 research-based cases that explore current and controversial issues in education; the stakeholders involved in education—parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals; and the groups affected by educational controversies—the disenfranchised, those with special needs, liberals, conservatives, reformists, radicals, scientists, technocrats, humanists, and artists. The provocative writing style that asks “why” and “what if” in a way no other text does, is intended to stimulate and provoke students to reflect on—and hopefully modify—their own ideas and values that will shape their teaching.

  • Eclectic mix of cases and casual writing style—Speaks to students in their own language.

    • Challenges students to make inferences from several premises and perspectives—invites reflection on serious educational questions in an “in your face” style.

  • Overview section at the start of each case—Written in “conventional” educational language, sets the stage for each case.

    • Assists instructors to choose cases appropriate for their goals and their students' interests.

  • Open-ended discussion questions—Six after each case.

    • Encourages students to engage in critical thinking and analysis; make great class discussion starters.

  • Activity-based questions—Involves readers in a library-, Internet-, or school-based activity, one for each case.

    • Uses a hands-on process to get students to extend their thinking into intellectual speculation.

  • Recommended readings—Five for each case.

    • Introduces students to a mix of classic and contemporary authors and works particularly relevant to the topic explored.

  • Annotated references—At the end of the text.



Preface.


To the Reader.


Acknowledgments.


Introduction: About the Author's Intent.

PHILOSOPHICAL/SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS.

 1. Philosophizing About Philosophy.

 2. The Influence of the Educational Pioneers.

 3. Teacher and Teenager Involved.

 4. Cracking Down on Student Culprits.

 5. Condoms or Abstinence.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION.

 6. U.S. History CD-ROM Stirs Up Storm.

 7. Detracking and Doing Away with Honors Classes.

 8. Pushing for Tougher Standards.

 9. Accountability: The Finger Is Pointing Elsewhere.

10. Television as the First School System.

11. Distance Education Is Closer Than We Think.

TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM.

12. Why Teach?

13. Teacher Preparation: What Course? How Many?

14. Finding a Teaching Position: Cakewalk or Hurdle.

15. Adjusting to Your New Job: A Matter of Philosphy and Principle.

16. The Reality of Teaching.

17. Teaching Conditions and Contracts.

SCHOOL POLICY AND REFORM.

18. Financing Teacher Salaries.

19. Year-Round Schooling Debate: Two Distinct Sides.

20. Baseball in Yankee Heights - and the Cost of Schools.

21. Preparing for Suburban School Desegregation.

MULTICULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.

22. Race and School Reform.

23. A New Form of Bilingualism.

24. Inclusion: How Far Should It Go?

25. Programs for Gifted Students.

26. Part I: Diversity in a Global Village.

27. Part II: International Test Comparisons.

References.

For Introduction / Foundations of Education


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