Time for Action

Stop Teaching to the Test and Start Teaching Skills

By (author) Scott D. Wurdinger

Not available to order

Publication date:

16 December 2011

Length of book:

120 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781610486620

This book should be read by anyone concerned about the future of education in the U.S. It was written for students, parents, educators, administrators, and policy makers because it will require effort from all these individuals to create meaningful change in the education system. This book discusses why the education system needs to change now, and provides practical examples of teaching approaches, school models, and assessment systems that can move the education system forward in the right direction. Students deserve an education that teaches them how to solve challenging problems and inspires them to become life long learners. Read this book and then go out and implement these ideas.

Contents
Preface
Chapter One: Time For Action
Chapter Two: Stop High Stakes Standardized Testing and Teaching to the Test
Chapter Three: Moving From Memorization to Life Skills
Chapter Four: Skills, Benchmarks, and Assessments
Chapter Five: Preparing Educators for New School Models
Chapter Six: Final Thoughts
References

Scott Wurdinger's new book hits the proverbial nail on the head. His thoughtful work on testing, disengagement and modern 'schooling' doesn't just re-state the problem but has practiced and proven solutions. He researches examples and ideas that work and he gives us hope by showing us that some of the solutions are already here. His experiential education background (wisdom really) lends well to a changing time that even the most canned curriculum and tightest content standards can't hold back. Innovation is in the air and Wurdinger gives us a peek at what's to come. Read this book and then have a conversation with someone who can really make a difference in a policy, in a school, in a classroom or a community.