| Unlearned Lessons: Six Stumbling Blocks to Our Schools' Success Contributor(s): Popham, W. James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934742147 ISBN-13: 9781934742143 Publisher: Harvard Education PR OUR PRICE: $25.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | History - Education | Professional Development - Education | Aims & Objectives |
| Dewey: 370.973 |
| LCCN: 2008942556 |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2010 Notable Education Book, American School Board Journal ""Why is it," writes noted assessment expert W. James Popham, "that today's educators seem almost compelled to replicate their predecessors' blunders?" Looking back over a career of more than fifty years in education, Popham identifies six key "unlearned lessons" in education and reflects on their impact on schools, teachers, and students. In an account enlivened by personal anecdotes and the unique perspective gained from long experience, he shows how each of these six mistakes has persisted over time, gives examples of encounters with these mistakes in the course of his professional career, and points the way toward straightforward solutions. This lucid and powerful book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of education and the intersection between assessment, policy, and instruction." |
Contributor Bio(s): Popham, W. James: - W. James Popham began his career in education as a high school teacher in Oregon. He is professor emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. He is the author of twenty-five books and a former president of the American Educational Research Association. In 2002 the National Council on Measurement in Education presented him with its Award for Career Contributions to Educational Measurement. In 2006 he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the National Association of Test Directors. |