With their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge and stressful exams,
today's schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers
past the sterile debates about City Academies and dumbed-down
exams, Claxton proves that education's key responsibility should be
to create enthusiastic learners who will go on to thrive as adults
in a swiftly-changing, dynamic world. Students must be encouraged
to sharpen their wits, ask questions, and think for themselves -
all without chucking out Shakespeare or the Periodic Table.
Blending down-to-earth examples with the latest advances in brain
science, and written with passion, wit, and authority, this
brilliant book will inspire teachers, parents, and readers of all
backgrounds to join a practical revolution and foster in the next
generation a natural curiosity and the spirit of adventure.
General
| Imprint: |
Oneworld Publications
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
July 2008 |
| First published: |
September 2008 |
| Authors: |
Guy Claxton
|
| Dimensions: |
215 x 146 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
210 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-85168-603-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-85168-603-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781851686032 |
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