Description: A clear roadmap for the new territory of educationEducation in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Add to that the fact that the United States ranks last among industrialized nations for college graduation levels, and it's evident there's a huge problem that needs to be addressed. Yet the current education system and its school buildings―with teachers standing in front of classrooms and lecturing to students―have gone largely unchanged since the 19th century.Humanizing the Education Machine tackles this tough issue head-on. It describes how the education system has become ineffective by not adapting to fit students' needs, learning styles, perspectives, and lives at home. This book explains how schools can evolve to engage students and involve parents. It serves to spread hope for reform and equip parents, educators, administrators, and communities to:Analyze the pitfalls of the current U.S. education systemIntelligently argue the need to reform the current landscape of educationWork to make a difference in the public education systemBe an informed advocate for your child or local school systemIf you're a concerned parent or professional looking for a trusted resource on the need for education reform, look no further than Humanizing the Education Machine. This illuminating resource provides the information you need to become a full partner in the new human-centered learning revolution. Shipped the next day 5/12/24
Price: 27.99 USD
Location: Pettus, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-02T16:46:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: First Edition
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Name: Humanizing the Education Machine : How to Create Schools That Turn Disengaged Kids into Inspired Learners
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 1.2 in
Subject: Publishing, General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 17.6 Oz
Item Length: 8.8 in
Author: Bill Latham, Rex Miller, Brian Cahill
Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics
Item Width: 5.9 in
Format: Hardcover