Taking sides : clashing views on controversial issues in educational psychology / selected, edited, and with introductions by Leonard Abbeduto. [print]

Are single-gender classes the only way to ensure equal educational opportunities for boys and girls? ; Should ability-level tracking be abandoned? ; Should English immersion replace bilingual education? ; Is full inclusion always the best option for children with disabilities? ; Should instruction be matched to student learning style? ; Should schools try to increase students' self-esteem? ; Should moral education be part of the school curriculum? ; Should schools adopt a constructivist approach to education? ; Does reinforcement facilitate learning? ; Can Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences transform educational practice? ; Will a push for standards and accountability lead to more motivated students? ; Do recent discoveries about the brain and its development have implications for classroom practice? ; Is the whole language approach to reading effective? ; Is cooperative learning effective? ; Should schools embrace computers and technology? ; Will performance assessment lead to meaningful education reform? ; Can a zero-tolerance policy lead to safe schools? ; Should U.S. schools be evaluated against schools in other countries?

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