Importance of Average

Playing the Game of School to Increase Success and Achievement

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

AvStephen Farenga,Daniel Ness,Dale D. Johnson,Bonnie Johnson

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The Importance of Average calls attention to the policies and practices that discriminate against the silent majority of students in the American educational system. Arguments presented emphasize the collateral damage caused to average students by legislative mandates, administrative policies, teaching practices, parenting beliefs, and adherence to strict psychological constructs. Each of these factors has created a pervasive psycho-educational belief of average ability. The authors challenge what they consider as a pseudo-definition of 'average' that was brought about as an attempt by policymakers to test their way out of addressing the true inequities found in society. Further, the authors identify how educational policymakers have sacrificed the education of an entire class of students by creating the illusion that underachievement can be eliminated simply through lowering standards and examination pass rates. In chronicling the plight of average students, the authors capture the emotions and attitudes of teachers, parents, and students whose frustrations have been set aside in order to meet other special interests. The authors explore methods that provide students of average knowledge in any given area with the appropriate tools necessary for succeeding in school. Finally, the authors argue that there is no such thing as 'average' intelligence.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-04-26
Mått156 x 232 x 18 mm
Vikt358 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780742570139

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Chapter 1: Average Anyone?Chapter 2: The Invisible Majority: Making Average ExceptionalChapter 3: Intelligence: The Beguiling PhenomenonChapter 4: Success for the Average: Effort, Ability, or Luck?Chapter 5: The Right Start in Reading and Writing: The Development of Language LiteracyChapter 6: The Right Start in Mathematics: The Development of Mathematical ThinkingChapter 7: The Right Start in Science: The Development of Scientific ThinkingChapter 8: The Right Start in Social Studies: Building a Foundation for an Informed CitizenryChapter 9: The Myth of Average Intelligence

The Importance of Average by Farenga, Ness, Johnson, and Johnson builds a sensible argument for paying more attention to the large group of nearly invisible learners in our schools. The authors' readable summaries of intelligence, motivation, and learning theories provide just enough background for adults to infuse a renewed sense of awe and wonder into learning experiences with children. A rich variety of practices celebrate creativity and discovery in areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies/citizenship. This book is a must read for those who want to encourage meaningful learning among their children rather than simple bubble answer skills.