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The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need and What We Can Do About It

by Tony Wagner
RM49.98 MYR RM35.01 MYR 30% off
The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need and What We Can Do About It - Thryft
The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need and What We Can Do About It - Thryft

Key appeal: Bridging the gap between education and survival skills.

This book is an eye-opener to the outdated education system in even the best schools and how it does not teach the skillset that is required to thrive in the 21st century. Tony Wagner proposes new models for schools that enhance students' problem-solving and communication abilities. Highly recommended for educators and parents who want to ensure their children are prepared for the future.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need and What We Can Do About It

by Tony Wagner
RM49.98 MYR RM35.01 MYR 30% off
ISBN: 9780465055975
Authors: Tony Wagner
Publisher: Basic Books
Date of Publication: 2014-03-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology, Economics
Related Topics: Sociology, Politics, Education, Economics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 1689 readers)

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In The Global Achievement Gap, education expert Tony Wagner situates our school problems in the larger context of the demands of the global knowledge economy. He illustrates that even in our best schools, we don’t teach or test the skills that matter most for the twenty-first century. Uncovering what motivates today’s generation to excel in school and the workplace, Wagner explores new models of schools that are inspiring students to solve tough problems and communicate at high levels. An education manifesto for the 21st century, The Global Achievement Gap is a must-read for anyone interested in seeing our young people achieve their full potential, while contributing to a strong economy and vibrant democracy.This updated edition includes a new chapter discussing changes in education since the 2008 financial crisis, ethics in education, and recent initiatives such as the Department of Education’s Race to the Top program and implementation of the Common Core.
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Key appeal: Bridging the gap between education and survival skills.

This book is an eye-opener to the outdated education system in even the best schools and how it does not teach the skillset that is required to thrive in the 21st century. Tony Wagner proposes new models for schools that enhance students' problem-solving and communication abilities. Highly recommended for educators and parents who want to ensure their children are prepared for the future.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.