FIRES IN THE BATHROOM : Advice for Teachers from High School Students - Softcover

Kathleen Cushman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565849965 ISBN 13: 9781565849969

Publisher: The New Press, 2005

Synopsis

Title: Fires in the Bathroom( Advice for Teachers from High School Students) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: KathleenCushman <>Publisher: NewPress

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Review:

"In Fires in the Bathroom. . . students turn the tables on adults, and tell them how to do their jobs."
New York Times

"An important book . . . a powerful critique of American teaching . . . Fires in the Bathroom should find a place in any professional development library. . . The student voices give its advice . . . an authenticity and a sincerity that advice books for teachers often lack . . . A powerful and compelling document . . . A major contribution."
Teachers College Record

"Fires in the Bathroom doles out practical advice . . . [in] an unusual . . . effort to tap the opinions of American high school students . . . Students get a rare opportunity to voice their opinions about what works and what doesn’t.”
Los Angeles Times

"This book turns the student-teacher relationship upside down . . . Suggests ways to deepen the unspoken bond between students and teachers.”
Chicago Tribune, Editor’s Choice

"This chance to hear the authentic voice of students . . . should not be overlooked by anyone involved in teen education."
Publishers Weekly

"Thoughtful and articulate . . . offer[s] insights about a range of school-related subjects, including classroom behavior, student motivation, and learning style."
Teacher Magazine

"Fires in the Bathroom is a must for everyone concerned about our children and our schools . . . A wealth of information that can be put to immediate use . . . Treat yourself to this powerful new tool!"
Connections Magazine

Synopsis:

Since the initial publication in hardcover in 2003, Fires in the Bathroom has been through multiple printings and received the attention of teachers across the country. Now in pperback, Kathleen Cushman's groundbreaking book offers original insights into teach teenagers in today's hard pressed urban high schools from the point of view of the students themselves. It speaks to both new and established teachers, giving them firsthand information about who their students are and what they need to succeed. Students from across America contributed perceptive and pragmatic answers to questions of how teachers can transcend the barriers of adolescent identity and culture to reach the diverse student body in today's urban schools. With the fresh and often surprising perspectives of youth, they tackle issues such as increasing engagement and motivation, teaching difficult and academic material, reaching English Language learners, and creating a classroom culture where respect and success go hand in hand.

About this edition

• Publisher: The New Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1565849965
• ISBN 13: 9781565849969
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224