Starting from Scratch One Classroom Builds Its Own Curriculum

Name: Starting from Scratch One Classroom Builds Its Own Curriculum
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ISBN: 9780435072056

ISBN-10: 0435072056

ISBN-13: 9780435072056

Edition: 1996

Authors: Steven Levy

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While the professional literature is glutted with theories on educational reform, our children remain starved for authentic learning that grows out of their unique, original classroom experiences. Award winning teacher Steven Levy attributes this disparity to the lack of clear examples illustrating the kind of thinking and planning that results in powerful learning. The void, he asserts, too often prompts teachers to "either return to the curriculum guide or try to implement projects developed by others." Starting from Scratch presents an inspired alternative. In detailed accounts, it explains the step-by-step observations, thinking, and planning that enabled Levy to develop a variety of…

Book details

List price: $42.50
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 4/16/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.30" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Steven Levy is a senior editor for "Newsweek." For ten years he wrote the "Iconoclast" column for "MacWorld" magazine. His previous books include "Hackers" & "Artificial Life."



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