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Education Philosophy & Social Aspects

Skills Mania

Snake Oil In Our Schools?

by (author) Bob Davis

Publisher
Between the Lines
Initial publish date
May 2000
Category
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Testing & Measurement
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781896357331
    Publish Date
    May 2000
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

In Skills Mania Bob Davis argues passionately that the emphasis in the secondary school classroom must shift from a technocratic, skills-based approach, to teaching and discussion that focuses on real, substantive issues. He also calls for a new emphasis on the teaching of history, a practice that has been sadly lacking in recent years.

Two central qualities warm up this book: first the story is told through the author’s own teaching, and second, the author presents us with an original and frank point of view.

This is a stiring, engaged, and practical book.

About the author

BOB DAVIS taught for 23 years in two high schools in Metro Toronto. He also co-founded and edited two education magazines, This Magazine Is About Schools and Mudpie: Growing Up in Ontario.

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