Publisher's Synopsis
An unapologetic critique of major flaws in the American education system.
David Michael Slater's We're Doing It Wrong is a thought-provoking dissection of the issues plaguing American public schools. Each chapter identifies a major problem in the education system, exploring its roots and repercussions. A teacher himself, Slater opens up and gives readers an insider's perspective on topics that have been at the center of ongoing debates as well as recent hot button issues, such as:
- Standardized testing
- Teacher evaluation practices
- Helicopter parents
- Class size
- Poverty's effect on performance
- Anti-bullying programs
- Writing proficiency
- Curriculum goals
