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Product Identifiers
PublisherBerkeley Hills Books
ISBN-101893163210
ISBN-139781893163218
eBay Product ID (ePID)1753548
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDifferent Kind of Teacher : Reflections on the Bitter Lessons of American Schooling
SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, General, Aims & Objectives, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation
AuthorJohn T. Gatto
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight18.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN00-010874
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal370/.973
SynopsisGatto 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.