As American educational reformers continue to find innovative ways to address the global achievement gap, many experts seem to agree that increasing instructional time is a viable option. In addition to extending the school day, some educational leaders have looked to modifying the traditional academic calendar to address some of the academic losses that occur when students have 8-10 weeks of summer vacation each year. Re-examining how students spend their summer vacation, although considered by many to be a cultural taboo, may be the answer to addressing global competition and decreasing the…mehr
As American educational reformers continue to find innovative ways to address the global achievement gap, many experts seem to agree that increasing instructional time is a viable option. In addition to extending the school day, some educational leaders have looked to modifying the traditional academic calendar to address some of the academic losses that occur when students have 8-10 weeks of summer vacation each year. Re-examining how students spend their summer vacation, although considered by many to be a cultural taboo, may be the answer to addressing global competition and decreasing the national achievement gap. The need for a two month break from schools harkens back to a pre-industrial time that no longer is pertinent for our students. Although an answer may be staring us in the face, are we willing to give up on the American tradition of summer vacation all in the name of reform and student success?Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr. James Pedersen is an experienced educator with over twenty years in the field. He has worked in a variety positions and is currently the principal of South Plainfield High School in South Plainfield, New Jersey. In addition to his administrative responsibilities Dr. Pedersen also teaches courses at Felician College, Essex County Community College and other colleges in New Jersey. He is the author of several educational articles. His article, The Rise of the Millennial Parent was the basis for his first book, The Rise of the Millennial Parent: Parenting Yesterday and Today.
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Preface Acknowledgements PART I Chapter 1 The Summer and the American School System: The History of Summer Vacation Chapter 2 Calendars and Vacations: How Americans Spend Their Time Chapter 3 The Challenges to Seeking Reform: The Proponents, the Opponents and the Obstacles Chapter 4 The Need for Year Round Education: Addressing Summer Fade and Creating Chapter 5 Summer Fade, Summer Slide and Summer Loss: The Negative Aspects of Summer Vacation PART II Chapter 6 Year Round Schools Around the World: Examples of Non Traditional International School Calendars Chapter 7 Year Round Schools in America: Types of Calendar Reform PART III Chapter 8 Calendar Reform Models Chapter 9 Early Childhood Students and Year Round Education Chapter 10 Elementary Students and Year Round Education Chapter 11 Middle School Students and Year Round Education Chapter 12 High School Students and Year Round Education PART IV Chapter 13 Working Within the Paradigm: Summer Camps, Summer Programs and Summer Learning Chapter 14 Schools Without Calendars...and Walls: On line Learning Opportunities Chapter 15 The Role of the Stakeholders: Looking At All Perspectives
Preface Acknowledgements PART I Chapter 1 The Summer and the American School System: The History of Summer Vacation Chapter 2 Calendars and Vacations: How Americans Spend Their Time Chapter 3 The Challenges to Seeking Reform: The Proponents, the Opponents and the Obstacles Chapter 4 The Need for Year Round Education: Addressing Summer Fade and Creating Chapter 5 Summer Fade, Summer Slide and Summer Loss: The Negative Aspects of Summer Vacation PART II Chapter 6 Year Round Schools Around the World: Examples of Non Traditional International School Calendars Chapter 7 Year Round Schools in America: Types of Calendar Reform PART III Chapter 8 Calendar Reform Models Chapter 9 Early Childhood Students and Year Round Education Chapter 10 Elementary Students and Year Round Education Chapter 11 Middle School Students and Year Round Education Chapter 12 High School Students and Year Round Education PART IV Chapter 13 Working Within the Paradigm: Summer Camps, Summer Programs and Summer Learning Chapter 14 Schools Without Calendars...and Walls: On line Learning Opportunities Chapter 15 The Role of the Stakeholders: Looking At All Perspectives
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