Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues,9780078049972

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues

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Edition: 16th
ISBN13: 9780078049972
ISBN10: 0078049970
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-02-08
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
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This textbook provides a balanced look at many "hot topic" educational issues. The viewpoints are short and concise, and written in a point-counterpoint format. There are a wide variety of authors providing their points of view, and the book seems well researched. The book was cheaper than my college bookstore and it arrived when it was supposed to so I am very pleased with this purchase.


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Summary

Taking Sides volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions.

This textbook provides a balanced look at many "hot topic" educational issues. The viewpoints are short and concise, and written in a point-counterpoint format. There are a wide variety of authors providing their points of view.

Taking Sides readers feature an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites. An online Instructor’s Resource Guide with testing material is available for each volume. Using Taking Sides in the Classroom is also an excellent instructor resource. Visit www.mhhe.com/takingsides for more details.

Table of Contents

Basic Theoretical Issues
Should Schooling Be Based on Social Experiences?
Should the Curriculum Be Standardized for All?
Should Behaviorism Shape Educational Practices?
Is Constructivism the Best Philosophy of Education?
Should Global Competition Steer School Reform?
Current Fundamental Issues
Are Truly Democratic Classrooms Possible?
Has the Supreme Court Reconfigured American Education?
Is No Child Left Behind Irretrievably Flawed?
Does a "Deficit Model" Serve Poor Children Well?
Should "Public Schooling" Be Redefined?
Current Specific Issues
Are Undocumented Immigrants Entitled to Public Education?
Has the Time Arrived for Universal Preschool?
Is Privatization the Hope of the Future?
Is the Inclusive Classroom Model Workable?
Can Current High School Reform Curtail Dropouts?
Is "Intelligent Design" a Threat to the Curriculum?
Are Single-Sex Schools and Classes Effective?
Can Zero Tolerance Violate Students Rights?
Do Computers Negatively Affect Student Growth?
Should Alternative Teacher Training Be Encouraged?
Can Merit Pay Accelerate School Improvement?
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