Bibliograph

Tyranny of the textbook, an insider exposes how educational materials undermine reforms, Beverlee Jobrack

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Tyranny of the textbook, an insider exposes how educational materials undermine reforms, Beverlee Jobrack

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tyranny of the textbook

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

742512275

Responsibility statement

Beverlee Jobrack

Sub title

an insider exposes how educational materials undermine reforms

Summary

"In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The most effective curriculum materials are rarely adopted -- The educational publishing business and profit motive -- Educational materials publishing : players, process, and priorities -- Standards and testing don't increase student achievement -- Why technology hasn't improved student achievement -- Why teacher education and professional development don't improve student achievement -- Rising above the plateau -- Chronology : major initiatives in standards development

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