TY  - BOOK
AU  - Koonce,Glenn L.
TI  - Taking sides
T2  - Taking sides
SN  - 9781259341335
AV  - LA217.2 .T34 2015
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - [Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom]
PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
KW  - Education
KW  - United States
KW  - Aims and objectives
KW  - Political aspects
KW  - Charter schools
KW  - Active learning
N1  - "Create" -- Cover; Includes internet references; Includes bibliographical references; Unit 1: 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 "public schooling" be redefined? -- Unit 2: Current fundamental issues. Are truly democratic classrooms possible? ; Do public schools have grounds to punish students for their off-campus online speech? ; Do American schools need a common curriculum? ; Can the Common Core State Standards be successful? ; Can failing schools be turned around? ; Are local school boards obsolete? -- Unit 3: Current specific issues. Is there support for arming teachers in schools? ; Has the time arrived for universal preschool? ; Is the inclusive classroom model workable? ; Do teachers unions stymie school reform? ; Should teacher preparation and licensing be regulated by the government? ; Can zero tolerance violate student rights? ; Do American students need more time in school? ; Is the road to virtual schooling smoothly paved? ; Is the "21st century skills" movement viable? ; Does the four-day school week deserve another look? ; Should educators be cautious regarding flipped classrooms?
ER  -