Author Jane Kise applies the tools of polarity management to four contemporary educational reform debates: The math wars Highly effective teachers/teacher evaluation (accountability and teacher development/support) Deep and wide curricula Proficiency and student engagement Chapters based on each of these topics discuss the polarity, following “See it. Map it. Tap it.” The “see it” section provides an engaging history of each pole. In “map it”, the upsides and downsides of each pole are discussed, including key research and stories from schools or educators who have tried each pole. “Tap it” brings together the ideas from experts on each pole regarding warning signs that the polarity is swinging out of balance as well as action steps to manage it well. The book also guides readers in applying polarity management to their local contexts and includes case studies, group exercises, facilitation instructions, and PD activities. INDICE: List of Professional Development ActivitesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I. Understanding Polarity ThinkingChapter 1. Introduction: Let's Put Our Differences to Work for UsChapter 2. Getting Unstuck in EducationPart II. The Big Picture of Polarity Thinking in Education ReformChapter 3. Leveraging Education Goals: Academic Success AND Whole Child SuccessChapter 4. Ensuring Effective Teachers: Evaluation as a Measure of Effectiveness AND a Guide for Professional GrowthChapter 5. A Math Wars Truce: Mastery of Knowledge AND Mastery of Problem SolvingChapter 6. Making Diplomas Meaningful: Standardization AND CustomizationPart III. Putting the SMALL Polarity Thinking Tools to WorkChapter 7. Introducing Polarity Thinking to Your TeamChapter 8. Guiding Your Team Through Polarity ThinkingChapter 9. Using Polarity Tools to Explore Initiatives and Opposing ExpertsChapter 10. Working With Common Polarities in EducationChapter 11. Students and Polarities: A Tool for Critical ThinkingPart IV. A Closer Look at Why We Believe What We BelieveChapter 12. Carl Jung, Neuroscience, and the Truth That We're Wired to Develop Different ViewpointsConclusion: Moving Beyond Polarization in EducationAppendix A. A PACT Process Case StudyAppendix B. Chapter 9 Reading: How Do We Help Students Succeed?ReferencesSuggestions for Further ReadingIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-5771-6
- Editorial: Corwin
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 21/01/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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