The public purpose of education and schooling / John I. Goodlad, Timothy J. McMannon, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Goodlad, John I.

McMannon, Timothy J.

Series:

Jossey-Bass education series

The Jossey-Bass education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Aims and objectives--United States.

Education.

Education--Aims and objectives.

United States.

Education--Social aspects--United States.

Education--Social aspects.

Educational change--United States.

Educational change.

Physical Description:

xvi, 178 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [1997]

Summary:

What are the aims of education? Who should be served? How should they benefit? And what does this mean for American democracy? In this work, prominant scholars explore the vital links between education and a civil society, debate the values and ideals that should govern schooling, and call for a renewed commitment to public education if we are to protect our democratic fights and freedoms. In light of new societal challenges, the authors propose an expanded mission for education that recognizes schooling as a moral and civic endeavor and that would serve as a framework for guiding school reform, curriculum, and the preparation of teachers.

Contents:

Public schooling : education for democracy / Benjamin R. Barber

The meanings of "public education" / Theodore R. Sizer

Education, equity, and the right to learn / Linda Darling-Hammond

On restoring public and private life / Gary D. Fenstermacher

Toward a democratic rhetoric of schooling / Donna H. Kerr

Democracy : do we really want it? / Roger Soder

Education for civility and civitas : panel discussion

Prospects for reform : conversation with the audience

Reprise and a look ahead / John I. Goodlad.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index.

ISBN:

0787909343

OCLC:

35849035