Scan barcode
postitsandpens's review against another edition
3.0
This book has some good info for sure. I like his idea of how education should work, and reasons why - for the most part - it doesn't. But I would have liked to see more about HOW he does what he does. It didn't give very much information, imo, for teachers who want to follow his model but don't have the necessary items (or time) for implementation.
zebac's review against another edition
4.0
Thought-provoking, tender and interesting. Although the book looks at one particular teacher of elementary school (primary for UK teachers), his experience of sharing approaches and ideas is extensive, and he has given guidance and support in how to understand and use his 'toolbox' for creating excellence.
What is particularly interesting is his rejection of complying with all the standards and norms imposed by external testing and his approach to mixed ability sets. I also think the multiple drafts and critique system is worth sharing upwards into secondary schools.
Highly-recommended for any teacher who wants to be reminded of what they could really bring to the classroom.
What is particularly interesting is his rejection of complying with all the standards and norms imposed by external testing and his approach to mixed ability sets. I also think the multiple drafts and critique system is worth sharing upwards into secondary schools.
Highly-recommended for any teacher who wants to be reminded of what they could really bring to the classroom.
lalainiarey's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
holtzoem's review against another edition
4.0
An Ethic of Excellence is such a simple book. Ron Berger talks about expecting more from students and how he does it. It seems so simple, so why is the education system failing? This book was published in 2003, and I still see the same issues that Berger brings up in schools today (2022). This book confirmed my thoughts on how I want to teach, and when I become a teacher, I will have this book on standby to remind me what an honor it is to teach younger generations.
michelebelle's review against another edition
5.0
Anyone who is at all involved in or concerned about education in our country should read this book. It made me depressed at times wondering how this could be done at the schools in my city, but it still inspired me more. As Berger tells a group of teachers he works with in the book, you have to start with "small steps." This book is a great response to all those quick fixes to American education that are proposed each year. More than teachers reading this, however (since there's a lot in it that I believe many of us already believe and know), it also needs to be read by policymakers, administrators, researchers, and individuals working in schools of education.
rachieturtle's review against another edition
4.0
Had to read for one of my classes. Really good book. I love his approach to teaching. Just found out that we are getting a school in my county that will be based on his teaching methods. I would like to be able to work there!
winniethesioux's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of great ideas concerning children's work in the classroom. What it has been, what it can be, and how to make it meaningful and significant.
ferocity's review against another edition
5.0
This pretty much sums up why I have my daughter in the school she's in -- what education could be. There were even a few moments when I got pretty teary about it. As my daughter's principal told me, I've drunk the Kool-Aid.
heather_books's review against another edition
4.0
A good reminder that quality is better than quantity. Much of the main points had been part of a week long PD I did last summer, so it was a good refresher.
More...