GeneralitiesofDistinction bridges the gap between theory and practice. VanSciver has lived the public education experience for more than six decades as a student, teacher, father, principal, director, superintendent, and professor. That meaningful insight has shaped his perspective on topics such as accountability, the achievement gap, ethics, special education, teacher evaluation, and politics, matters he tackles with a deep richness in this thoughtful look at our nation's education system. Including scenarios depicting real situations relating to the content, this book exposes the difference between what should be and what is.…mehr
GeneralitiesofDistinction bridges the gap between theory and practice. VanSciver has lived the public education experience for more than six decades as a student, teacher, father, principal, director, superintendent, and professor. That meaningful insight has shaped his perspective on topics such as accountability, the achievement gap, ethics, special education, teacher evaluation, and politics, matters he tackles with a deep richness in this thoughtful look at our nation's education system. Including scenarios depicting real situations relating to the content, this book exposes the difference between what should be and what is.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
James H. VanSciver labored in public education for nearly 45 years. He has published approximately 130 articles dealing with diverse education topics and made over 130 presentations at state and national conferences and conventions about educational issues. A former state "Superintendent of the Year" he has also published three children's books, Close Play at Home, Carnage of a Curveball, and Running on Empty.
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Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Generalities of Distinction Scenario Chapter 2 Leadership Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Chapter 3 Ethical Decision Making Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Chapter 4 The Fight for the Public Comprehensive School System Scenario Chapter 5 Equity and Equality Scenario Chapter 6 Accountability Scenario Chapter 7 The Achievement Gap Scenario Chapter 8 Data Streams Scenario Chapter 9 Teacher Evaluation Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Chapter 10 Special Education Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Chapter 11 Politics Scenario 1: Governmental Politics Scenario 2: Relationship Politics Chapter 12 Recommendations Scenario Conclusion Appendix