Crisis in the Classroom

Charles E. SILBERMAN

ISBN 10: 0394420829 / ISBN 13: 9780394420820

Published by Random, 1971

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394420829I3N00

Synopsis:

This book showcases two 1) a deliberately bold examination of the American educational system, 2) a (then) trailblazing and innovative comparison of American education with other systems internationally. These approaches provide an innovative comprehensive critique of American education (with noteworthy focus on the purpose of domestic education, The book examines the The roles people play (i.e., parents, students, teachers, administration, school boards/conmittees, local communities and state/federal education boards & organizations), The book also follows 2) the purpose of teaching in and of itself vis a vis teaching strategies, practices, roles, discipline in the classroom, and the purpose of the teaching act. Also, the book covers 3) the representation of American education in fictional and non-fictional portrayals in television and film and journalistic representation in TV and print news, federal organizations). The goal is to provide to persuade readers to reflect and reevaluate America’s education system, provided the reader considers the author’s conclusions that America prescribed to an ineffective one. The outcome is identifying issues, problems and flaws in American education through the roles of people, the purpose of teaching, and the effectiveness of education reform.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Crisis in the Classroom
Publisher: Random
Publication Date: 1971
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket