Monday, October 17, 2011

Twitter Book Club: Seymour Sarason (2004) And What Do You Mean by Learning? - Chapter 9

Chapter Nine:
The Disconnect Between Administrators and Classroom Learning

"Why does it take outsiders to point out how students regard their students and learning? Is it unreasonable to exp... http://t.co/BWdq5S3 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"Can a teacher create and sustain a context of productive learning if those conditions do not exist for his or her ... http://t.co/4OuLEV2 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"In an era when the pressures to improve test scores are enormous and failure to do so comes with penalties, teache... http://t.co/xlgHFmi 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"Grades, test scores, and diplomas are blatantly incomplete as litmus tests of the overarching purpose of schooling." Sarason 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"Would anyone argue that the quality and outcomes of classroom learning should be top priority? I have yet to meet ... http://t.co/Ms2rshb 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"Generally speaking, teachers regard administrators as conveyors of policies and directives, the choice of curricul... http://t.co/SzuRVO5 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"From an administrator's standpoint a school system and its tentacles to the outside world can devour you." Sarason 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"having power and authority does not equate with being influential in getting teachers to go along with new ideas." Sarason 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"Administrators do not talk about learning and what is meant by it. More correctly, they regard scores on mandated ... http://t.co/RBhEw3B 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"'How can he be an educational leader when he comes to my classroom no more than twice a year specifically to obser... http://t.co/9pJaalY 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto



"One thing that is for sure: the goal of improving test scores is as elusive as eliminating wars. Another thing tha... http://t.co/LVrlI2E 49 days ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto

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