| A Good Little School Contributor(s): Basile, Carole G. (Author), Goodlad, John I. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 079145892X ISBN-13: 9780791458921 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $32.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: An inspiring story of the student-centered learning that can take place in a democratic, caring school. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 373.978 |
| LCCN: 2003064704 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.2" W x 9.22" (0.57 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Good Little School pays homage to Jefferson County Open School, a public school of choice with a thirty-year history of providing an alternative education for students in K-12. Chronicled in this book are the personal experiences and anecdotes of teachers, parents, and students within the school, and how their contributions make it unique. In so doing, these reflections demonstrate to others that there is more to education than conventional subject areas such as math and reading. Also examined are the ways in which the school preserves the core elements that support the students' best personal, social, and intellectual interests. These self-reflective accounts create a learning environment with humanity at the center, giving students the skills necessary to lead compassionate lives. |