Let's Put Kids First, Finally - Getting Class Size Right

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List of contents

Getting Class Size Right
Recent Antecedents of Interest Class-Size Interest
The Need to Observe Teaching
What Happens in Various-Sized Classes?
Lessons Learned from Small Classes
Small Classes Provide Benefits for Students
Teaching in Small Classes
Incentive and Reform
Public Perception and Professional Practice
Needed
World-Class Ingenuity
Class Size Does Matter

About the author

Charles M. Achilles is Professor of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Eastern Michigan University (EMU). He received his doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Rochester and worked briefly at the (former) U.S. Office of Education, for 21 years at the Bureau of Educational Research and Service, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for 6 years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; and since 1994 at EMU.
 

Summary

This accessible book provides the evidence that proves small classes for young children are a must.

Product details

• Authors: Charles M Achilles, Charles M. Achilles
• Publisher: Corwin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1999
• EAN: 9780803968073
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-6807-3
• No. of pages: 220
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 365 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system