Full Description
GeneralitiesofDistinction bridges the gap between theory and practice. VanSciver has lived the public education experience for more than six decades as a student, teacher, father, principal, director, superintendent, and professor. That meaningful insight has shaped his perspective on topics such as accountability, the achievement gap, ethics, special education, teacher evaluation, and politics, matters he tackles with a deep richness in this thoughtful look at our nation's education system. Including scenarios depicting real situations relating to the content, this book exposes the difference between what should be and what is.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Generalities of Distinction
Scenario
Chapter 2 - Leadership
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Chapter 3 - Ethical Decision Making
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Chapter 4 - The Fight for the Public Comprehensive School System
Scenario
Chapter 5 - Equity and Equality
Scenario
Chapter 6 - Accountability
Scenario
Chapter 7 - The Achievement Gap
Scenario
Chapter 8 - Data Streams
Scenario
Chapter 9 - Teacher Evaluation
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Chapter 10 - Special Education
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Chapter 11 - Politics
Scenario 1: Governmental Politics
Scenario 2: Relationship Politics
Chapter 12 - Recommendations
Scenario
Conclusion
Appendix
