| Sketches in Democracy: Notes from an Urban Classroom Contributor(s): Delorenzo, Lisa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610483030 ISBN-13: 9781610483032 Publisher: R & L Education OUR PRICE: $93.06 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Urban - Education | Secondary |
| Dewey: 370.917 |
| LCCN: 2011045628 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 156 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sketches of Democracy is a captivating book that chronicles the first year in the life of a new urban high school. Based on journal entries and educational literature, this book traces the author's challenging journey toward creating a democratic community of learners within a tangle of socio-economic and political issues. An experienced public school teacher and university educator, DeLorenzo brings a unique perspective to the teaching/learning process. Her poignant anecdotal stories, along with information from authoritative sources, provide a narrative that is deeply reflective and affecting. This book is a must-read for teachers, teacher candidates, and teacher educators who share a passion for teaching those on the margins of society. |