Anticipate the School You Want - Futurizing K-12 Education

Informationen zum Autor Arthur Shostak taught sociology for 42 years; wrote and edited 33 books; consulted with school systems; participated for over 30 years with the World Future Society; and in 2006 was given the Annual Award for Distinguished Career in Sociological Practice by the American Sociological Association. Klappentext Across America, especially in the aftermath of 9/11, parents rely on K12 schooling to prepare their children for the shocks, the perils, and especially the bright possibilities that are part of our warp-speed future. A new generation of school staffers is forging a fresh learning partnership with youngsters for whom creative computer-based schooling is as natural as breathing. Zusammenfassung Across America! especially in the aftermath of 9/11! parents rely on K12 schooling to prepare their children for the shocks! the perils! and especially the bright possibilities that are part of our warp-speed future. A new generation of school staffers is forging a fresh learning partnership with youngsters for whom creative computer-based schooling is as natural as breathing. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Introduction - The Time is Now! Part 2 Lift Off! Chapter 3 Futuristics: Shaping Tomorrow Chapter 4 Futures Committee: Showing the Way Chapter 5 Futuristic Schooling: Moving Parts Part 6 Jewel in the Crown Chapter 7 High Schools of the Future: Boot Camp Chapter 8 Required Courses: Fundamentals Chapter 9 High Schools of the Future: Learning Aids Part 10 Educational Futures "GPS" Chapter 11 Futures Fair: Come, Let Us Celebrate! Chapter 12 Future Possibilities: World 3.0 Part 13 Epilogue - Getting On With It

Product details

• Authors: Art Shostak, Arthur Shostak, Arthur B. Shostak
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.08.2008
• EAN: 9781578868551
• ISBN: 978-1-57886-855-1
• No. of pages: 198
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Education, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Future Studies, EDUCATION / Research, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Social forecasting, future studies, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy