Run School Run by Roland S Barth
Barth believes that there is a way to create a school which, instead of insisting upon uniformity, builds upon diversity among students, teachers, and teaching styles. Run School Run is the chronicle of his theory in action, a nuts-and-bolts study of one school rocky but ultimately quite successful transition toward pluralist education.
[Barth’s] ideas on what education is and how to make it happen are grounded in a strong appreciation for individuality—among teachers as well as students[This] book is written with honesty and wit, making it not only a useful but an enjoyable guide for parents who want to improve their own children’s schools. * Washington Post *
[Barth’s] commitment to encouraging the uniqueness of his students and staff pervades each chapter…[his] fresh insights make his book a valuable contribution to the field of education. * Library Journal *
[Barth’s] commitment to encouraging the uniqueness of his students and staff pervades each chapter…[his] fresh insights make his book a valuable contribution to the field of education. * Library Journal *
Roland S. Barth is Director of the Study on the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Schools, Harvard University. He was formerly Principal at the Angier School in Newton, Massachusetts.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674780378 |
| ISBN 10 | 067478037X |
| Title | Run School Run |
| Author | Roland S Barth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1985-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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