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Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company, Independent Publishers Since 1923
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Seven key principles from Finland for building a culture of trust in schools around the world. In the spring of 2018, thousands of teachers across the United States--in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona--walked off their jobs while calling for higher wages and better working conditions. Ultimately, these American educators trumpeted a simple request: treat us like professionals. Teachers in many other countries feel the same way as their...
Author
Publisher
Benbella Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Apple's iconic cofounder Steve Jobs had a powerful vision for education: employing technology to make an enormous impact on the lives of millions of students. To realize this vision, Jobs tapped John D. Couch, a trusted engineer and executive with a passion for education. Couch believed the real purpose of education was to help children discover their unique potential and empower them to reach beyond their perceived limitations. Today, technology...
72) John Dewey and our educational prospect: a critical engagement with Dewey's Democracy and education
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Language
English
74) Educational values in the National Parks: a historical perspective and strategies for the future
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This thesis provides an integrative and holistic sample curriculum for young children along with early literacy activities in addition to research in the following areas: environmental aesthetics, the role of nature and art in the young child's development, peace and living values education, and a comparative study of traditional, Montessori and integrative curriculum practices. The thesis contributes to the development of a model of education that...