School and Society
Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
by Steven E. Tozer ; Guy B. Senese ; Paul C. Violas
ISBN: 0070652821
ISBN-13: 9780070652828
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
Published date: 1995
Edition: 2nd edition
Size: 8 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.95 pounds
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School and Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Tozer, Steven; Violas, Paul C.; Senese, Guy B
Blacklick, Ohio, U.S.A.: Mcgraw-Hill College. Soft Cover. 0070652821 4to - over 9?" - 12" tall Text Book some minor high lighting to a few pages; creasing and rubbing to cover; tight spine; scarce . Good. 1995. Second Edition. ( more information)
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School and Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Steven Tozer, Paul C. Violas, Guy B. Senese
Mcgraw-Hill College. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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School and Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Tozer, Steven E.; Violas, Paul C.; Senese, Guy B
McGraw-Hill College, 1995 Very-good+ clean condition. Stated SECOND EDITION. Over-sized book. NO remainder marks or clippings. 488 pages. Illustrated. Covers are bright and clean (NO tears). Tight spine, bright pages. 56 pages have highlighting. Does NOT interfere with reading. NO tears inside book. Synopsis A core text for the Social Foundations course,School and Society provides an analytic framework that shows how and why certain school-society issues first arose in this country and changed over time. In its examination of the evolution of education in the United States,this book tells an engaging historical story. The text's analytical framework focuses on the political economy,the dominant ideology,and existing educational practices that are prevalent in any one historical era. Chapter 1 explains and illustrates this framework in detail. Readings at the end of each chapter,are designed for the student to critique using the same analytic framework as the authors employ in the text. This edition adds a new Chapter 15 to wrap things up and look to the future and new material on youth culture,teacher assessment tests (PRAXIS,subject area exams,portfolio assessment),recent legal issues,technology in education,parent-teacher relations,and cultural awareness and respect. In addition to a new,more open design and updated photos,the revision incorporates for the first time specific pedagogical elements designed to help students. These new pedagogical elements include Chapter Overviews,Chapter Objectives,Timelines,Developing Your Professional Vocabulary,Thinking Critically About the Issues,and Web Sites of Interest. . Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
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