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To counter calls for a cut in education spending during the economic troubles, and even voices still echoing from a decade ago about more student sweat and more teacher accountability, Hargreaves and Shirley (both education, Boston College) propose a direction for education reform that weaves together the successes from the American past and from foreign experience, and lets loose of notions and practices--however cherished--that do not further the education process. Small numbers loom large in their plan: three ways of change, three paths of distraction, four horizons of hope, and the title. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A compelling approach to lasting educational change informed by lessons learned and new successes worldwide! Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley present a concise framework for successful and sustainable reform that integrates teacher professionalism, community engagement, government policy, and accountability. Drawing from research on traditional methods and new findings from around the globe, the authors offer an absorbing and insightful analysis of three major efforts of the past 25 years, outline the strengths and limitations of each model, and offer a fourth way for achieving dramatic improvement built on: Six Pillars of Purpose that support change Three Principles of Professionalism that drive change Four Catalysts of Coherence that sustain change
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