Alternative Schooling and Student Engagement Canadian Stories of Democracy within Bureaucracy

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Synopsis

This book explores the unique phenomenon of public alternative schools in Toronto, Canada and other large urban areas. Although schools of this kind have existed for more than a century, very little has been written about the alternative school movement. These alternatives focus more on child-centered instruction, give many students (and teachers) opportunities to organize the school differently, provide a greater voice for teachers, students, and parents, and engage students far more with experiential learning. When traditional school structures are failing to meet the needs of many children and youth, there is a rapidly growing need for information and discussion about alternatives that will encourage their talents and serve their needs. This book draws attention to the issue of alternative schooling to help make it more accessible to a wider audience.

Book details

Author:
Nina Bascia, Esther Sokolov Fine, Malcolm Levin
ISBN:
9783319542591
Related ISBNs:
9783319542584
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-08-31
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
Nina Bascia, Esther Sokolov Fine, Malcolm Levin 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government