Taking Charge of Quality

How Teachers and Unions Can Revitalize Schools

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

Av Charles Taylor Kerchner, Julia E. Koppich, Joseph G. Weeres, Charles T. Kerchner, Julia E Koppich, Joseph G Weeres

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An introduction and companion to United Mind Workers, one of the most provocative educational reform books of the 90s. This booklet is the ultimate study-group discussion starter on teacher's union reform. Taking Charge of Quality outlines proposals for improving the quality of teaching, touching on issues such as standards, peer review, career ladders, hiring halls, school-based compacts, and teacher accountability. Includes a resource section.

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Utgivningsdatum1998-08-10
Mått131 x 225 x 5 mm
Vikt109 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor80
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780787943349

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CHARLES TAYLOR KERCHNER is Hollis P. Allen professor of educationat Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. He iscoauthor of United Mind Workers: Unions and Teaching in theKnowledge Society, A Union of Professionals, and The Changing Ideaof a Teacher's Union. JULIA E. KOPPICH is president of Julia E. Koppich and Associates, aSan Francisco-based education consulting firm. She is coauthor ofUnited Mind Workers and A Union of Professionals. JOSEPH G. WEERES is professor of education at Claremont GraduateSchool and coauthor of United Mind Workers and Voices from theInside: A Report on Schooling from Inside the Classroom.

Introduction 1 Part I: A Call to Action 31. The Educational Challenges 52. What Can Teachers and Unions Do? 11Part II: A Commitment to Quality 173. Improving the Craft of Teaching 194. Upgrading Educational Standards 265. Evaluating the Work of Peers 32Part III: Organizing Around Transforming Schools 396. New Contracting Strategies 417. Hiring and Rewarding Teachers 498. Creating More Career Flexibility for Teachers 529. What Teachers Can Do Now 58Conclusions: Organizing the Other Half of Teaching 61Resources 62Organizations 63The Authors 64