Standing and Delivering - What the Movie Didn''t Tell

Informationen zum Autor By Henry Gradillas and Jerry Jesness - Foreword by Jaime Escalante Klappentext In this book, Dr. Gradillas shares both his upbeat philosophy of education and the practical school management techniques that helped translate that philosophy into success for thousands of students over three decades. The book focuses on three areas that are key to the operation of an effective school: School climate, instruction, and curriculum. It includes many references to the Garfield High School experience, as well as to other schools where Gradillas was at the helm. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Chapter I - Who is Responsible for Making Schools Effective? Chapter 4 Chapter II - The Power of High Expectations Chapter 5 Chapter III - Fostering Effective Schools Chapter 6 Chapter IV - Establishing a Positive School Climate Chapter 7 Chapter V - Delivery of Instruction Chapter 8 Chapter VI - The Power of the Curriculum Chapter 9 Chapter VII - Special Instructional Programs Chapter 10 Chapter VIII - PE, Sports, and Other Activities Chapter 11 Chapter IX - Understanding and Controlling Gang Activity Chapter 12 Chapter X - Selecting, Supervising, and Supporting the Teaching Staff Chapter 13 Chapter XI - Winning Over the Kids Chapter 14 Chapter XII - Involving the Parents Chapter 15 Chapter XIII - Other Support Groups Chapter 16 Chapter XIV - Dealing With Other Powers That Be Chapter 17 Chapter XV - The Garfield Model, Then and Now Chapter 18 Afterword

Product details

• Authors: Henry Gradillas, Henry Jesness Gradillas, Henry/ Jesness Gradillas, Jerry Jesness, Jesness Jerry
• Assisted by: Escalante Jaime (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.11.2010
• EAN: 9781607099437
• ISBN: 978-1-60709-943-7
• No. of pages: 120
• Series: New Frontiers in Education; New Frontiers in Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Education, EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Classroom Management, EDUCATION / Leadership, Organization & management of education, Educational strategies & policy, Teaching skills & techniques, Educational administration & organization