About this title: Gatto analyzes the roots of the modern American education system, outlining prescriptions for revitalizing the system, advocating greater emphasis on critical analysis, creativity, practicality, and real-world exposure in the curriculum. He calls on educators and administrators to acknowledge student's need for a spiritual and ethical framework upon which to build a good life.
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Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Like-new condition. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $23.00. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages. 231 pages. Synopsis John Taylor Gatto analyzes the roots of the modern American education system, detailing how it was designed to foster economic interests and facilitate management of the labor force. He then outlines ways to revitalize the system, advocating greater emphasis on ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Berkeley Hills Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781893163218ISBN:1893163210
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. ******PLEASE NOTE****** Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas unless you select EXPEDITED shipping! Thank you & Happy Holidays! read more
Description: Good. Text unmarked. Spine uncreased. 3 inch fold, bottom corner of the front cover. Small piece of the front paper cut out as if to remover an owner name. Paperback. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkeley Hills Books
Date Published: 2002-04
ISBN-13:9781893163409ISBN:1893163407
Description: Fair. Soft cover with minor highlighting inside. Stickers on back cover. Good binding. Some average curling of pages/covers. Small letter marked on top edge of book. read more
Edition: Not Given
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Berkeley Hills Books, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781893163218ISBN:1893163210
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. Signed by Author "A DIFFERENT KIND OF TEACHER brings together sixteen key essays and talks produced by Gatto between 1990 and 1999. PART ONE: SCHOOLROOMS SPEAK BLUNTLY, includes three pieces written while he was still an active classroom teacher, and a short article written by one of his students, offering a glimpse at how Gatto translated his ideas about true education into the school setting. PART TWO: ANALYZING THE SYSTEM includes seven poeces ... read more
Edition: Not Given
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Berkeley Hills Books, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781893163218ISBN:1893163210
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author "A DIFFERENT KIND OF TEACHER brings together sixteen key essays and talks produced by Gatto between 1990 and 1999. PART ONE: SCHOOLROOMS SPEAK BLUNTLY, includes three pieces written while he was still an active classroom teacher, and a short article written by one of his students, offering a glimpse at how Gatto translated his ideas about true education into the school setting. PART TWO: ANALYZING THE SYSTEM includes seven poeces ... read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Appears unread. Excellent DJ. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Free track. Fast! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
"Gatto has the words I wish I had when speaking to my principal.This book is so right on and is the kind of read that makes you so mad you have to put it down a lot."
"A very provocative collection of essays from an award-winning NYC teacher. If I wasn't already homeschooling my children, I would have pulled them out of public school immediately after finishing the first chapter."
"The longer I had a child in the public schools, the more I agree with Gatto's philosophy about education. The book is a real "eye opener" concerning the history of education and what is truly wrong with government controlled schools. Though his suggestions would be very hard to implement considering our present bureauracracy, Gatto gives definite suggestion for those who would be willing, or desperate? to be on the frontlines of a movement to change our schools."
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