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Drawing on research from psychology, philosophy, business, political science, and neuroscience, illiam T. Gormley offers a contemporary definition of critical thinking and its relationship to other forms of thinking, including creative thinking and problem solving. When defined broadly and taught early, he argues, critical thinking is a ""potential cure for some of the biggest problems we face".

Explores the persistence of failure in today's urban schools. At its heart is the argument that most education policy discussions are disconnected from the daily realities of urban schools, especially those in poor and beleaguered neighbourhoods.

Drawing on their extensive research, Nichols and Berliner document and categorize the ways that high-stakes testing threatens the purposes and ideals of the American education system. This passionate and provocative book provides a fresh perspective on the issue and powerful ammunition for opponents of high-stakes tests.

Offers an intimate, reflective account of the development of the renowned Team One teacher education program at Michigan State University. In this book, the creators of Team One describe their ongoing efforts to nurture and sustain a teacher education program that could serve as a learning community for students, faculty, and administrators alike.

The title of this book, I Used to Think...And Now I Think..., is borrowed from an exercise often used at the end of teacher professional development sessions, in which participants write down how what they've learned has changed their thinking. In this provocative volume, Richard F. Elmore invites leading educators at every level of school reform--teachers, administrators, policy makers, school founders, community organizers, union leaders, teacher educators--to share an intimate retrospection on the personal experiences and intellectual journeys that have shaped their practice. These exemplary and inspiring essays model the ongoing process of reflection and growth among those deeply committed to the work of education. "I used to think that our best education researchers, policy analysts, policy makers, and practitioners were too busy with their own work to indulge in honest and reflective reconsideration of their positions and opinions. And now I think, thanks to this extraordinary volume, that our field is blessed with scholars and educators whose honesty, modesty, and capacity for self-correction establish ever stronger foundations for optimism about the future of our work and its relevance to the future of our schools." -- Michael J. Feuer, dean, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University "Reflection and learning from experience can change the ways educators think in real time about how to improve the work of school reform. A must-read for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers." -- Thomas W. Payzant, professor of practice, Harvard Graduate School of Education Richard F. Elmore is the Gregory R. Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Sometimes understood as habits of mind, "dispositions” represents a new concept in teacher education. Conversations about professional dispositions in teaching often touch on issues such as attitudes, values, moral commitment, and social justice. This addresses the philosophical grounding for the concept of teacher dispositions and examines thoughtful examples of emerging practice.Sometimes understood as habits of mind, "dispositions” represents a new concept in teacher education. Conversations about professional dispositions in teaching often touch on issues such as attitudes, values, moral commitment, and social justice. This addresses the philosophical grounding for the concept of teacher dispositions and examines thoughtful examples of emerging practice.

Teacher evaluation, high-stakes testing, earned compensation--Value-Added Measures in Education takes an in-depth look at assessment measuring, one of the most controversial umbrella topics in all of education. A must-read for teachers and lawmakers alike.