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This is an exceptional book for teachers and politicians. It describes a way of teaching in which all students are allowed to acheive the best results that they are capable, and those results are far beyond what they think they can do and what tests can show. It redefines high expectations, which is the cornerstone of great teaching. It has revolutionized my classroom. I pray that I never again settle for less than the best craftmanship from my students. The methods described in this book tempt students and teachers to dive in, the water is fine. I did this with my class, and the students, parents, and other teachers were amazed at the results. Unfortunately, the current emphasis on standardized testing by politicians makes most educators feel that we should cover all subjects to a depth of two inches.
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Ethic of Excellence : Building a Culture of Craftsmanship With Students (03 Edition) by Ron Berger
Kathleen Galau, December 7, 2006
This is an exceptional book for teachers and politicians. It describes a way of teaching in which all students are allowed to acheive the best results that they are capable, and those results are far beyond what they think they can do and what tests can show. It redefines high expectations, which is the cornerstone of great teaching. It has revolutionized my classroom. I pray that I never again settle for less than the best craftmanship from my students. The methods described in this book tempt students and teachers to dive in, the water is fine. I did this with my class, and the students, parents, and other teachers were amazed at the results. Unfortunately, the current emphasis on standardized testing by politicians makes most educators feel that we should cover all subjects to a depth of two inches.