The Democratic Classroom Theory to Inform Practice (Art Pearl, Tony Knight)

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This volume takes a fundamentally different look at a full range of educational issues—curriculum, instruction, discipline, administration and management, research and evaluation , and local versus central control—to elevate theory in education. The gist of the authors’ argument is that today’s difficult problems cannot be solved without a democratic process and actually become worse the more the education of the public is “dumbed down.” Essential to the resolution of such problems is a reconstituted school that prepares all students to become effective problem solvers and informed and responsible citizens. Such a school has four requirements: knowledge should be universally provided to enable all students to solve generally recognized social and personal problems; students should participate in decisions that affect their lives; clearly specified rights should be made universally available; and encouragement should be given for success in all of society’s legal endeavors. Throughout the book are detailed descriptions and analyses of each of the four requirements. Suggestions provide teachers, parents, students, and policymakers with ideas of where to begin and local for reforming action. Year: 1999 Pages: 384