Educational Values Methods (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Walter Guy Sleight

 
9781330861875: Educational Values Methods (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A thoughtful guide to building a curriculum that links classroom learning to real life, with practical guidance you can apply today.

This book offers a clear framework for selecting and organizing school content. It argues for a broad, connected curriculum that reflects children’s interests and real-world needs, while balancing intrinsic value with practical learning. Readers will find the rationale behind common educational questions, plus concrete approaches for shaping materials that help students think across subjects and life situations.

Inside you’ll discover how to: - choose material that supports transferable skills and meaningful understanding - connect different subjects through well-structured relationships and inquiry - respond to both native and acquired interests without sacrificing depth or rigor - balance the curriculum to avoid one-sided focus and foster wide intellectual growth

  • Guidance on selecting content that aligns with how children learn and grow
  • Strategies for integrating subjects to illuminate real-life connections
  • Considerations for protecting quality, intrinsic value, and meaningful engagement

Ideal for teachers, curriculum coordinators, and education researchers seeking practical, principles-based approaches to modern teaching. This edition helps educators shape a relevant, cohesive program that prepares students for the world beyond the classroom.

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9780483684539: Educational Values Methods (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0483684538 ISBN 13:  9780483684539
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019
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