Out of the classroom and into the world
Subtitle: unlocking the educational potential of America's children and teachers
By: Salvatore Vascellaro
Publisher: New Press, The
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9781595586827
Subjects: EDUCATION / Philosophy & Social Aspects; School field trips; School improvement programs; Active learning
Description: "Bank Street College of Education professor Salvatore Vascellaro is a leading advocate of taking children and teachers into a wider world as the key to improving our struggling schools.  Combining practical and theoretical guidance, Out of the Classroom and into the World visits a rich variety of classrooms transformed by innovative field trip curricula--showing how students' hearts and minds are opened as they discover how a suspension bridge works, what connects them to the people and places of their neighborhood, and as they come to understand the ecosystem of a river by following it to its source. Vascellaro shows, equally, that what teachers can offer children is fueled by their own engagement with the world, and he offers stunning examples of teachers awakened by their direct experiences with the social issues plaguing American society--from the flood-torn areas of New Orleans to the mining areas of West Virginia.  Based on the core principles of progressive pedagogy, and the wisdom gained from Vascellaro's experience as a teacher, school administrator, and teacher educator, Out of the Classroom and into the World is a direct retort to test scores and standards as adequate measures of teaching and learning--an inspiring call and major new resource for anyone interested in reinvigorating America's classrooms"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.