Teachers for Our Nation's Schools (Cloth Edition) (Jossey Bass Education Series) [Hardcover]

John I. Goodlad (Author), Roger Soder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1990 | Series: Jossey Bass Education Series

One of the country's most prominent educators gives a hard-hitting look at teacher preparation, the result of five-years' work in an important study. Goodland insists that until the emphasis is placed on good teaching rather than academic publishing, American schools will continue to falter.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Today, when the key word in school reform is "restructuring," Goodlad ( A Place Called School ) addresses the issues of teacher education and the problem of preparing teachers "to deal with the daily circumstances of schooling while redesigning their schools." This study, begun in 1985 and covering diverse public and private colleges and universities, examines current practices in teacher education in comparison with the training of other professionals in such fields as law and medicine. In his model for redesigning teacher education, Goodlad proposes the creation of a school-university partnership and offers 19 postulates he deems essential for reform. Extensively documented, Goodlad's recommendations for change will be of great interest to those concerned with teacher training; general readers will find the book highly specialized.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

The author, Director of the Center for Educational Renewal at the University of Washington, carves out a niche for his work on the shelf of books about the condition of the educational system in the United States by concentrating on the education of teachers. He argues that past methods are obsolete and teachers must be prepared to face new demands on them to compensate for deteriorating church, school, and neighborhood institutions. Chapter 2, which outlines the conditions that will attract good teachers, and Chapter 9, the story of an imaginary university with an exemplary program for teacher education, are the most thought-provoking sections of this well-researched volume. University libraries will be especially interested in acquiring it.
- Annette V. Janes, Hamilton P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 428 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (October 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555422705
• ISBN-13: 978-1555422707
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,982,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opener...Educators: take heed!, November 14, 1997

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This review is from: Teachers for Our Nation's Schools (Cloth Edition) (Jossey Bass Education Series) (Hardcover)

Goodlad's book, Teachers For Our Nation, offers insightful, useful information for persons in charge of educating future teachers. Unfortunately, our nation's economically disadvantaged students are losing the war because educators fail to meet their needs. Parent involvement is at an all time low. Goodlad's postulates need to be seriously considered because the teacher, truly, is the "key" player. If we improve the skills of the teacher, we will improve the skills of the student.