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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “david kamens”
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  • School Knowledge for the Masses

    World Models and National Primary Curricular Categories in the Twentieth Century

    by David Kamens, Aaron Benavot, John Meyer ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Sociology of Education
    First published in 1992, this book presents unique quantitative data on the content coverage of primary education in a large number of countries since 1920. It demonstrates that these curricular outlines tend to be surprisingly similar across very disparate countries, and suggests the world processes that produced this result.Specifically, the study shows that the contemporary primary curriculum ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • A New American Creed

    The Eclipse of Citizenship and Rise of Populism

    by David H. Kamens ...
    A new American creed has reconstructed the social contract. Generations from 1890 to 1940 took for granted that citizenship entailed voting, volunteering, religiosity, and civic consciousness. Conspicuously, the WWII generation introduced collectivist notions of civic obligations—but such obligations have since become regarded as options. In this book, David H. Kamens takes this basic shift as his ... Read more

    $26.29 USD

  • Beyond the Nation-State

    The Reconstruction of Nationhood and Citizenship

    by David H. Kamens, Emily Hannum ...
    Series Book 18 - Research in the Sociology of Education
    The book examines the effects of education in creating global citizens who share a world culture. This occurs within an international system that still remains decentralized, composed of independent nation-states as major actors. Prof. Kamens argues that as globalization intensifies, this system of nation-states becomes more saturated and dense with structure. Intensified globalization has ... Read more

    $136.19 USD

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  • The Original Home School Series

    by Charlotte Mason ...
    This is the complete unabridged and authorized edition of the works of turn-of-the-century British educator Charlotte Mason, with a forward by Dr. John Thorley of The Charlotte Mason College. This six-volume set includes over 2400 pages on education, child training and parenting. Recognized as a pioneer in home education and major school reforms, Charlotte Mason's practical methods are as ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Education Studies in Ireland

    the Key Disciplines

    Edited by Brendan Walsh ...
    A unique book providing a critical overview of the foundation disciplines of education. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the five key disciplines that form the foundation of the study of education: Philosophy of Education, History of Education, Sociology of Education, Curriculum Studies, Psychology of Education. ... Read more

    $16.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Globalization: A Very Short Introduction

    by Manfred B. Steger ...
    Offers a stimulating introduction to globalization and its varying impacts across, between, and within societies. It is a highly readable book that contributes to a better understanding of the crucial aspects and dimensions of the developments and transformations that go by the name of globalization. - ;'Globalization' has become the buzz-word of our time. A growing number of scholars and ... Read more

    $8.95 USD

  • Soft Power

    The Means To Success In World Politics

    by Joseph S Nye Jr. ...
    **From the pre-eminent scholar of foreign policy, the classic work that defined soft power“As brilliant as it is timely, Professor Nye’s book is must reading for anyone who cares about the success of America and the world.” —Madeleine K. Albright**Joseph S. Nye, Jr., coined the term “soft power” to describe a nation’s ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard power—the ability to coerce—grows ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Formation of Character

    by Charlotte Mason ...
    Formation of Character is the fifth volume of Charlotte Mason's Homeschooling series. The chapters stand alone and are valuable to parents of children of all ages. Part I includes case studies of children (and adults) who cured themselves of bad habits. Part II is a series of reflections on subjects including both schooling and vacations (or "stay-cations" as we now call them). Part III covers ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The New Balanced Literacy School

    Implementing Common Core

    by Margaret Mary Policastro, Becky McTague ...
    Series series Maupin House
    Create a new approach to balanced literacy grounded in research-based best practices. This book infuses best practices of the new balanced literacy model through the lens of Common Core, with support on read-alouds, guided reading, language and literacy centers, word walls to language walls, independent reading and writing, and classroom libraries. It also provides the "how" for novice and veteran ... Read more

    $8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Return of History and the End of Dreams

    by Robert Kagan ...
    Hopes for a new peaceful international order after the end of the Cold War have been dashed by sobering realities: Great powers are once again competing for honor and influence. The world remains “unipolar,” but international competition among the United States, Russia, China, Europe, Japan, India, and Iran raise new threats of regional conflict, and a new contest between western liberalism and ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

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  • Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Primary Curriculum

    A Practical Approach for All Abilities

    Edited by Belle Wallace ...
    This book presents a practical and universal framework for the teaching of thinking skills and problem-solving across the primary curriculum, using examples of topics from the National Curriculum, classroom techniques, and tried-and-tested activities which systematically develop pupils' thinking and problem-solving skills. While accommodating the need of all learners to develop effective thinking ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Rethinking the Way We Teach Science

    The Interplay of Content, Pedagogy, and the Nature of Science

    by Louis Rosenblatt ...
    Series series Teaching and Learning in Science Series
    Offering a fresh take on inquiry, this book draws on current research and theory in science education, literacy, and educational psychology, as well as the history and philosophy of science, to make its case for transforming the way science is taught.Re-thinking the Way We Teach Science addresses major themes in national reform documents and movements--how to place students at the center of what ... Read more

    $66.99 USD