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The Moral University
2010Maurice R. Berube and Clair T. Berube
The Moral University examines the ways that universities act morally toward students, faculty, their communities and the nation. It considers the effectiveness of moral reasoning courses in the curriculum and the growth of leadership courses. The book deals with the myriad ways in which universities act positively toward their communities. It also examines the involvement of universities in national projects. Moreover, the Berubes examine how students and faculty are treated, especially in terms of gender bias. The book concludes on a positive note with a model moral university. [From Amazon.com]
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American Education: Building a Common Foundation
2010Leslie Kaplan and William A. Owings
With a focus on the future of American education--and the goals and nature of teaching in a global economy--this forward-thinking text provides you with a comprehensive overview of the foundations of modern American schooling. The book's premise is that education in the 21st century must facilitate more complex, deeper, and more varied learning that will enable all citizens to survive and thrive in an ever-changing world. In presenting traditional topics and important educational issues--including diversity and equity, the accountability movement, effective schools, instructional best practices, and alternatives to public schools--the authors cultivate the very skills and knowledge base that they believe are critical for success in a "flat" world. With the overarching goal of furthering higher-order thinking, they model the principles of evidence-based practice and the critical-thinking process by examining issues and controversies in depth and presenting supporting research to validate their conclusions. Activities support the critical-thinking focus and promote your self-understanding, challenging you to weigh "common knowledge" against real evidence and form your own conclusions. Written in an appealing, conversational style, and using examples that immediately resonate with prospective student teachers, this thought-provoking new text provides a timely and insightful perspective of American education. [Amazon.com]
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Best Practices, Best Thinking, and Emerging Issues in School Leadership
2003William A. Owings (Editor) and Leslie S. Kaplan (Editor)
Features the leading figures in educational leadership, this resource presents research and key considerations to assist in making decisions about new programs and directions for your school.
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Teacher Quality, Teaching Quality, and School Improvement
2002Leslie S. Kaplan and William A. Owings
A guide for school administrators in identifying, hiring and supporting high quality teachers.
A gallery of books by faculty in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, College of Education, Old Dominion University.
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