Then, Now and Why Now, identifies many educational issues evident during the past six decades and which present some controversies for educators. Extensive research is provided to assist reader's understanding of how these issues have changed over time and why, today, they are accompanied with some controversy.
Jim Dueck has had a career in education spanning forty years of service as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and deputy minister. He ahs advised representatives from almost fifty education systems around the world, who sought suggestions regarding assessment and accountability in education, including the US government's launch of the Race to the Top initiative.
Preface Chapter 1: Our Time of Greatest Change Chapter 2: School Safety Shattered Chapter 3: Class Size: Working or Learning Condition Chapter 4: The Changing School Culture Chapter 5: Our Struggle for Accountability Chapter 6: Choice: A Democratic Right Chapter 7: The Neighborhood School Chapter 8: Parents Gaining Power Chapter 9: Sliding Religiosity Chapter 10: Teenagers: A Different and Problematic Generation Chapter 11: A New Health Crisis Facing Students Chapter 12: Sex Education Chapter 13: Curriculum Changes Chapter 14: Classroom Instruction Chapter 15: Dress Codes Chapter 16: Student Discipline Chapter 17: Pass, Fail, Or Push Chapter 18: Teacher Gender Over the Decades Chapter 19: Teacher Pay and Evaluations Chapter 20: Scoring the Work of Teachers Chapter 21: Role of the Principal Chapter 22: Conclusion References
In Then, Now, and Why Now, Jim Dueck provides a fascinating overview of how North American schools have evolved over the years. What makes this book so refreshing is that Dueck doesn't regurgitate the usual ivory tower talking points that we so often hear from education academics. Instead, Dueck combines years of experience in the field with extensive scholarly research to provide practical suggestions which, if implemented, would go a long way to improving the quality of education students receive.--Michael Zwaagstra, Public high school teacher and author of "A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning" Then, Now, and Why provides a sixty-year context for the biggest educational issues of the day. Dueck's carefully researched trend analyses results in evidence-based arguments that call for sweeping reform. Best possible outcomes for students is his orienting perspective and it leaves no room for skeletons in the closet.--George Durance, PhD, president emeritus, Teach Beyond Inc.; president emeritus, Ambrose University College Then, Now, and Why Now is a reminder of the adage 'the only constant in life is change' as it seeks to map out the changes in K-12 education over the last 60 years. Covering topics like class size and teacher accountability, these snapshots wrestle with implications of the transformation and, while Jim's opinions are characteristically controversial, will inspire any reader to sharpen their thinking.--Shaun Fraser, BS, MA, MEd Curriculum Coordinator & Teacher, Vancouver Christian School
