Taking sides : clashing views on controversial issues in teaching and educational practice / edited by Dennis Evans

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Dennis Evans

Material type: Text

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371.114 TAK

Contents:

Is homework harmful to students? Does the practice of grading students serve useful purposes? Do classroom "discipline programs" contribute to ethical behavior? Are "abstinence only" programs the best approach to sex education instruction? Is "whole language" a legitimate approach to literacy education? Can Web-based learning transform the classroom? Is the traditional approach to American history too exclusionary? Should the study of literature focus on the classics? Are single-sex classrooms better for students? Should classroom instruction focus on preparation for the workplace? Should all students follow a common curriculum? Is achievement level tracking of students a defensible practice? Is block scheduling better than traditional scheduling? Is grade inflation a problem? Are school uniforms beneficial? Is drug testing of students a justifiable practice? Should religious content and concepts be more evident in our schools? Should teacher pay be tied to student performance? Should service learning be required? Is home schooling a good idea?

Summary: Presents debate-style essays on twenty educational issues including grading, discipline programs, abstinence-only programs, school uniforms, American history, and achievement-level tracking

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Book	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	371.114 TAK (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	0063280
Book	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	371.114 TAK (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available	0063282
Book	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	371.114 TAK (Browse shelf(Opens below))	3	Available	0063281

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Is homework harmful to students?
Does the practice of grading students serve useful purposes?
Do classroom "discipline programs" contribute to ethical behavior?
Are "abstinence only" programs the best approach to sex education instruction?
Is "whole language" a legitimate approach to literacy education?
Can Web-based learning transform the classroom?
Is the traditional approach to American history too exclusionary?
Should the study of literature focus on the classics?
Are single-sex classrooms better for students?
Should classroom instruction focus on preparation for the workplace?
Should all students follow a common curriculum?
Is achievement level tracking of students a defensible practice?
Is block scheduling better than traditional scheduling?
Is grade inflation a problem?
Are school uniforms beneficial?
Is drug testing of students a justifiable practice?
Should religious content and concepts be more evident in our schools?
Should teacher pay be tied to student performance?
Should service learning be required?
Is home schooling a good idea?

Presents debate-style essays on twenty educational issues including grading, discipline programs, abstinence-only programs, school uniforms, American history, and achievement-level tracking

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