Science Education In Global Perspective
Science Education In Global Perspective

Author: Margrete Siebert Klein

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-09-16

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1000310841

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The decline in the quality of American public school instruction, particularly in science and mathematics, is a well-documented subject of concern for our nation. This book examines the educational systems in Japan, the People's Republic of China, East and West Germany, and the Soviet Union, countries that have developed particularly innovative app

An Education of Value
An Education of Value

Author: Marvin Lazerson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1985-04-26

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9780521315159

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An Education of Value is about the problems involved in reforming American schools - in the past and in the decades to come. The authors consider the historical, political, and philosophical tensions between the perennial twin goals of American education: equality and excellence. They discuss the necessary preconditions for enduring progress: enhancing the conditions of teaching, improving the education and re-education of teachers, rethinking the curriculum, developing learning through the use of computers, and strengthening the leadership of schools. The issues raised in this book concern every modern society, and the authors' ideas will challenge a wide audience.

Everybody Counts
Everybody Counts

Author: Mathematical Sciences Education Board

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1989-01-15

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0309595843

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Mathematics is the key to opportunity. No longer only the language of science, mathematics is now essential to business, finance, health, and defense. Yet because of the lack of mathematical literacy, many students are not prepared for tomorrow's jobs. Everybody Counts suggests solutions. Written for everyone concerned about our children's education, this book discusses why students in this country do not perform well in mathematics and outlines a comprehensive plan for revitalizing mathematics education in America, from kindergarten through college. single copy, $8.95; 2-9 copies, $7.50 each; 10 or more copies, $6.95 each (no other discounts apply)

The Social Studies Curriculum
The Social Studies Curriculum

Author: E. Wayne Ross

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780791434437

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Presents a substantive overview of the issues faced in social studies curriculum design, development, and implementation, with an emphasis on diversity of purposes and forms of knowledge within social studies as a school subject.