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heatherday916's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting book with interesting and exciting examples of great things being done in innovative schools across the country. If the "Deeper Learning" school my daughter's district is building this year is only half as engaging as the schools described in this book, she will have an amazingly challenging and engaging education.
coffeechug's review against another edition
5.0
Perhaps one of the best books about education I have read this year. This book was exactly what I needed. As an instructional coach and working in a building that is transforming the platform of teaching to project based learning, this book really helped to guide me with questions to ponder and ideas to process.
From the book description you are able to see that the author spent time with eight different schools looking at the key ingredients to help students reach deep learning in their education journey. This is so vital because for so long we have taught education as survey courses. We pack so much into so little that we barely scratch the surface in learning.
What we are seeing with many schools today is a shift with perhaps less content, but taking time to really dig deep into ideas that will help them craft and develop the thinking skills needed to survive once they leave the confines of the education system.
While I read this book I shared my notes online and when it was all over I had over five pages of typed notes. There are so many great examples of teaching and learning. There are fundamental questions that make you pause and reflect on the answers to your own classroom and school.
We are going to be using this book as our first book club book for our staff. It is an easy read that does not require deep concentration. It is not cutesy fluff book that so often hits the high ranks of education books. Even more important it does not bash the education system that is so often the case. Instead it is a breath of fresh air into the amazing things schools and teachers are doing with students. It gives promise to the future. More importantly, it leaves you ready to push your comfort zones to move in the direction of deeper learning.
If you are involved in education, then this is a book that is worth your time to read. You will not be disappointed.
**If you are interested in purchasing this book please use the link above. Any money from Amazon Affiliate links goes towards funding either school supplies for schools in need or to our school goal of raising enough money to build a school in areas of the world lacking education for students. You can learn more here http://coffeeforthebrain.com/build-a-school/ **
Last, if you are interested in being part of a book club with this book please let me know. I am in the process of developing one that will be operated online.
From the book description you are able to see that the author spent time with eight different schools looking at the key ingredients to help students reach deep learning in their education journey. This is so vital because for so long we have taught education as survey courses. We pack so much into so little that we barely scratch the surface in learning.
What we are seeing with many schools today is a shift with perhaps less content, but taking time to really dig deep into ideas that will help them craft and develop the thinking skills needed to survive once they leave the confines of the education system.
While I read this book I shared my notes online and when it was all over I had over five pages of typed notes. There are so many great examples of teaching and learning. There are fundamental questions that make you pause and reflect on the answers to your own classroom and school.
We are going to be using this book as our first book club book for our staff. It is an easy read that does not require deep concentration. It is not cutesy fluff book that so often hits the high ranks of education books. Even more important it does not bash the education system that is so often the case. Instead it is a breath of fresh air into the amazing things schools and teachers are doing with students. It gives promise to the future. More importantly, it leaves you ready to push your comfort zones to move in the direction of deeper learning.
If you are involved in education, then this is a book that is worth your time to read. You will not be disappointed.
**If you are interested in purchasing this book please use the link above. Any money from Amazon Affiliate links goes towards funding either school supplies for schools in need or to our school goal of raising enough money to build a school in areas of the world lacking education for students. You can learn more here http://coffeeforthebrain.com/build-a-school/ **
Last, if you are interested in being part of a book club with this book please let me know. I am in the process of developing one that will be operated online.
pxr014's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting survey, although I'm not so sure how feasible these ideas are for every school in America.
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