Taking sides. Clashing views in teaching and educational practice / Dennis L. Evans

Contents:
Unit 1. Educational policies and practices
1. Is it time for national standards in education?
2. Is home schooling a good idea?
3. Has the Middle School concept failed?
4. Should religious content and concepts be more evident in our schools?
5. Is drug testing of students a justifiable practice?
6. Have charter schools fulfilled their promises?
7. Has the "No Child Left Behind" legislation created good educational policy?
8. Should school discipline policies be stricter and include "Zero Tolerance" provisions?
9. Can large high schools provide a quality education?

Unit 2. Teaching and classroom practice
10. Should the teaching of American History focus on a critique of past events and individuals?
11. Should comprehensive sexuality education be taught in public schools?
12. Do single-sex classrooms and schools provide a better learning environment?
13. Is grade inflation a problem?
14. Does homework serve useful purposes?
15. Does participation in sports provide positive benefits to youth?
16. Will increased use of computer technology and games be beneficial to students?
17. Is the practice of providing accommodations to children in special education a good idea?
18. Are character/moral education programs effective?

Includes bibliographical references.