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Standing and delivering : what the movie didn't tell / Henry Gradillas and Jerry Jesness ; foreword by Jaime Escalante.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gradillas, Henry, 1934-
- Series:
- New Frontiers in Education
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Educational change--United States.
- Educational change.
- Stand and deliver (Motion picture).
- James A. Garfield High School (Los Angeles, Calif.).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (138 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2010.
- Summary:
- In this book, Dr. Gradillas shares both his upbeat philosophy of education and the practical school management techniques that helped translate that philosophy into success for thousands of students over three decades. The book focuses on three areas that are key to the operation of an effective school: School climate, instruction, and curriculum. It includes many references to the Garfield High School experience, as well as to other schools where Gradillas was at the helm.
- Contents:
- Who is responsible for making schools effective?
- The power of high expectations
- Fostering effective schools
- Establishing a positive school climate
- Delivery of instruction
- The power of the curriculum
- Special instructional programs
- Physical education, sports, and other nonacademic activities
- Understanding and controlling gang activity
- Selecting, supervising, and supporting the teaching staff
- Winning over the kids
- Involving the parents
- Other support groups
- Dealing with other powers that be
- The Garfield model, then and now.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 979-82-16-24949-8
- 1-283-60137-0
- 1-60709-944-6
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