De-Testing and de-grading Schools Authentic Alternatives to Accountability and Standardization |
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Editor:
| Bower, Joe Thomas, Paul L. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4331-3058-8 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
Publisher: | Peter Lang Publishing, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $80.95 |
Book Description:
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The book explores the historical failure of testing and grading; the theoretical and philosophical arguments against testing and grading; the negative influence of tests and grades on social justice, race, class, and gender; and the role that they play in perpetuating a deficit perspective of children.
The book explores the historical failure of testing and grading; the theoretical and philosophical arguments against testing and grading; the negative influence of tests and grades on social justice, race, class, and gender; and the role that they play in perpetuating a deficit perspective of children.