The Pitfalls of Reform: Its Incompatibility with Actual Improvement
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (564 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610489233 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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But what if that isn’t actually the case? What if each of the components was actually designed for another purpose entirely and now is tasked with a role that was never considered in its design?If that is the case those who put the systems in place risk expecting a result that the system was never designed to produce. That is exactly where we find ourselves today.In education the misalignment between what the systems were designed to do and the intent of those who selected them is masked in the sheer complexity of the educational exercise. What this book does so marvelously is unravel that complexity and present the contradictions in a clear, coherent manner. The systems that make up the accountability package in education: standards, assessments, and the quality determination for a school, have each entered the educational field under the explicit assumption by their creators that they would drive educator behavior in a positive way. Understanding these contradictions is the first step towards actual improvement.
He is best known for making some of the most complex parts of the educational process readily understandable. He resides in San Antonio, TX, with his wife, Madeline. John Tanner has made a career out of examining the systems that make up the field of education in an effort to better understand their real
Quaglia, Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations)Tanner takes on education reformers in this excellent treatise about why K-12 reform mostly fails and what to do about it. Ruff, executive director, Great Schools Partnership)Tanner gets it. Changing our current system requires we find a new box to think inside of. (Russell J. Summing Up: Highly recommended. But these ideas provide strong explanations for the current situation we face in education and provide a pathway for potential solutions. As a theory, these ideas are not the final word on these topics, and John says as mu
A fascinating take on school reform This extraordinary book explains with great clarity the shape that educational reform has taken over the past several decades. Tanner explicates the fallacies inherent in current models of school accountability and offers a range of thought-provoking alternatives. If you are connected in any way with the effort to sustain, strengthen, and improve public schools, you should read this book.