The Myth of Education in America

Richard Hammes

doi:10.5771/9781475867794

The Myth of Education in America

Students Should be Taught How to Think, Not What to Think

1. Edition 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781475867794
ISBN print: 978-1-4758-6777-0
ISBN online: 978-1-4758-6779-4
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

The Myth of Education in America contends that formal education should be “how you learn” not only “what you learn”. It emphasizes that utilization of critical thinking and analysis is a life-long journey, and everyone should be involved in the process. The ability to sort out differing opinions, determine accuracy of data, and evaluate options are important for all citizens. The core of the book is the Hammes Classroom Experience, a detailed explanation of what Dr. Hammes did to implement critical thinking in the classroom with specific techniques to utilize while using textbooks and other course content. The expanded value of the book goes beyond teachers at all levels, to students, administrators, boards of education, parents, and employers.

Schlagworte

Teaching Testing Analysis Analytical thinking Educational issues Critical thinking Curriculum

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Preface
1–18 Is This Education? 1–18
19–30 A Closer Look at the Current Classroom 19–30
31–40 Why Critical Thinking Is Essential 31–40
41–46 Educational Transformation 41–46
47–58 Teaching Students to Think 47–58
59–88 Implementation of Critical Thinking 59–88
89–102 What Now?‌‌‌‌ 89–102
103–108 Hope for the Future 103–108
109–112 Bibliography‌‌‌‌‌ 109–112
113–114 About the Author 113–114

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