Educational Trends Exposed How to be a Critical Consumer.
| Author/creator | Armstrong, David |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | [Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2021. |
| Description | 1 online resource (160 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Educational Trends and the Jupiter Metaphor. 1. Performance enhancing trends: Brain Gym℗ʼ Direct Instruction and synthetic phonics. 2. Technical trends: Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports, Neuromyths and Response to Intervention. 3. The crumbling orthodoxy: Behaviour Management and Teacher Quality. 4. Cures, therapy and hope: Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, School-based Mental Health and Inclusion. 5. Trends of the near future: Evidence Based Practice, HITS and Neurodiversity. Summary. Conclusion: Moving Beyond Trends. Final Recommendations. Glossary. References |
| Abstract | Educational Trends explains and critically reviews, eighteen of the most prevalent trends sweeping schools, colleges and universities over the last decade and beyond. Amid the buzz from news outlets, websites and social media peddling 'this works' approaches and 'quick fix' solutions, this book provides educators with a practical tool to help answer important questions such as: what does this trend actually involve? Is it worth the investment of time and resources? Does it work - what does research say? Do the claimed benefits to students outweigh any downsides? In this timely book, David Armstrong casts a critical, expert eye over these trends, referencing the latest research and offering a framework for considering educational trends, empowering readers as informed critical consumers. He argues that trends disclose deeper truths about the state and direction of contemporary public education in Australia, England and the US and provides original, thought-provoking analysis. This book demonstrates that a greater understanding of trends can teach some important lessons, including how parents, teachers and educational decisions makers can agitate and collaborate for a modernized and more socially equitable education system. Educational Trends is essential reading for pre- and in-service teachers, and all educational decision-makers who are faced with a choice of which trend, if any, to follow. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Biographical note | David Armstrong is Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education at RMIT University Melbourne where he leads provision in this area in the main teacher education program. |
| Source of description | Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Issued in other form | Ebook version : 9781000510508 |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Armstrong, David. Educational Trends Exposed. First edition. [Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2021 1032130954 9781032130958 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021762597 |
| ISBN | 9781003247159 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1003247156 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9781000510508 (electronic bk. ; EPUB) |
| ISBN | 1000510506 (electronic bk. ; EPUB) |
| ISBN | 9781000510478 (electronic bk. ; PDF) |
| ISBN | 1000510476 (electronic bk. ; PDF) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.4324/9781003247159 |
| Stock number | 9781003247159 Taylor & Francis |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |