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9780300089479

Learning Policy : When State Education Reform Works

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  • ISBN13:

    9780300089479

  • ISBN10:

    0300089473

  • Format: Trade Book
  • Copyright: 2001-11-10
  • Publisher: Yale University Press

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Summary

Argues for the reform of mathematics education based on a nine-year study of a California program, which shows the affect of policy changes and professional development upon students and teachers.

Author Biography

David K. Cohen is John Dewey Professor of Education and professor of public policy at the University of Michigan.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
List of Abbreviations
xi
Policy, Teaching, and Learning
1(12)
The New New Math in California
13(18)
Learning About Reform
31(26)
Teachers' Ideas and Practices
57(30)
Teachers' Opportunities to Learn and Classroom Practice
87(40)
Learning and Policy
127(26)
Missed Opportunities
153(30)
Policy and Learning
183(8)
Appendix 191(14)
Notes 205(8)
References 213(8)
Index 221

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