Redefining U.S. Education : A Systematic Approach to Teaching, Hardcover by R...

Redefining . Education : A Systematic Approach to Teaching, Hardcover by Roth, William F.; Roth, Ian M., ISBN 1498733557, ISBN-13 9781498733557, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USAuthor William Roth holds an advanced degree in social work; he has consulted on regional planning projects internationally, and now teaches strategic planning and organization design. Author Ian Roth holds an MS in global and international education; he has experience teaching all levels in Japan and is currently studying for a PhD in organizational systems. In this accessibl for teachers, educators, and policy makers, the authors present a new model for primary and secondary education, with emphasis on using technology to resolve the dilemma between group standardization and individual exploration. After a discussion of the purpose of education in the modern world, the philosophical and theoretical foundations of American education are explored and the history of US education theory is traced from colonial times to the present. Contemporary issues, such as curriculum standardization, are then considered. Th looks at the education systems and standards of Europe and Japan and brings lessons learned from these systems to the US. The authors describe their new model for education, taking care to outline necessary changes in grade-level structure, grading, and the way classes are conducted within this new paradigm. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()