Sketches of Democracy is a captivating book that chronicles the first year in the life of a new urban high school. Based on journal entries and educational literature, this booktraces the author's challenging journey toward creating a democratic community of learners within a tangle of socio-economic and political issues. An experienced public school teacher and university educator, DeLorenzo brings a unique perspective to the teaching/learning process. Her poignant anecdotal stories, along with information from authoritative sources, provide a narrative that is deeply reflective and affecting. This book is a must-read for teachers, teacher candidates, and teacher educators who share a passion for teaching those on the margins of society.
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By Lisa DeLorenzo
Inhalt
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Nicholas M. Michelli
Preface
Chapter 1. Birthing a School While Still In Labor
Chapter 2. The Trouble With Mismatched Expectations
Chapter 3. Playing School Is Not The Real Thing
Chapter 4. They Danced While We Looked Away
Chapter 5. Teachable Moments, Part I
Chapter 6. Teachable Moments, Part II
Chapter 7. Mid-Year Reflection
Chapter 8. When Students Want To Learn
Chapter 9. White Teachers, Urban Schools
Chapter 10. The Democratic School: Is It Worth It?
Chapter 11. The Arts As Democratic Practice
Chapter 12. Lessons Learned
Epilogue
End Notes