Learn how improved student learning evolves as teachers'self-images improve through recognition programs. "I commend Andrews' Recognition vs. Merit Pay to anyone interested in improving teaching and learning. His findings are always the same: teacher recognition programs provide more bang for the buck than merit pay!" Dr. Gary Davis former Director of the Illinois Community Colleges Trustees Association, USA ---------- "In Recognition vs. Merit Pay Dr. Andrews has again delivered the right book at the right time for the K-12 school system." Marilyn Holt Superintendent, East Richland Community Unit #1, Olney, Illinois, USA ----------- "An appealing characteristic of Andrews' style of authorship is the way he intertwines past and current research, testimonials and examples from schools across different countries with his effortless attempts at commending good recognition programs." Michelle Attard Tonna Reviewer for Malta Review Educational Research Journal "I found Andrews' work an excellent analysis of the enormous international challenge facing governments on a global stage. Recognition vs. Merit Pay has touched a nerve within me and I believe it will do the same to you." Tony Richardson Dip. T.B.Ed., B.A., M.Ed. Queensland, Australia ------------ "The Faculty Excellence Award I received feels like a celebration of some of the toll teachers and their families pay. For me, it was important to share this recognition with my family, friends, and my teachers. I could feel their pride in my success." Koshu Jagasia Instructor, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois, USA ------------ "Andrews clearly explains how teacher evaluation and recognition are critical strategies in ensuring student success and positive outcomes. This book should be of interest to all educators, governing boards, government officials and parents." Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs President, Danville Area Community College, |
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The Dual-Credit Phenomenon This is the only comprehensive book written on this important program spreading quickly across America. Many critics of the secondary school system in America had suggested the last two years of high school have been a waste of time for many students. American Community colleges and some universities have undertaken reform through the creative program of dual-credit. This program allows 'college ready' students to take college level classes that secondary schools also count toward high school diploma completion. Technical and Career Education programs are now shifting in large numbers to the "dual-credit" option and away from the articulated and college credit in escrow options The dual-credit / dual-enrollment movement is one of the most significant educational innovations to take place over the past 60 years! These programs bring secondary schools and higher education into the same arena in terms of improving learning opportunities for secondary (high school) students. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TEACHERS Can Be Fired! . The Quest for Quality This is a book many did not want published! However, it was highly encouraged by administrators, board members, quality teachers at all levels, and supported by teachers in unions who were unsatisfied that their poor or lazy teachers were not being put through a remediation process and/or removed! There has been a false belief throughout the country that these teachers cannot be fired. This book has been updated with Accountable Teacher Evaluation: Toward Highly Qualified and COMPETENT Teachers! (see on this website). |
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Contents Chapter 1 - Teacher Recognition Meeting Human Needs Chapter 2 - It Takes Leadership Chapter 3 - What Makes Teacher Recognition Possible? Chapter 4 - Board Policies for Teacher Evaluation and Recognition Chapter 5 - Support for Recognition by Government Officials Chapter 6 - Why Only One Teacher Award? Chapter 7 - What Teaching Means to Me Chapter 8 - Interview with an Award Winning Teacher Chapter 9 - Teacher Recognition Options for Canadian Teachers Chapter 10-Teacher Recognition Awards in the UK and Republic of Ireland Chapter 11-Special Teacher Recognition from around the Globe Chapter 12-Recognition vs. Merit Pay Epilogue |
| Dual Credit Chapters Chapter I Dual-Credit: A Major 21st Century Phenomenon Chapter II: Dual-Credit: State Plans Chapter III: State Plans: College Campus and High School Campus Options Chapter IV: State Plans: College Campus Programs Chapter V. Quality Issues: Lessons Learned from Missouri and Florida Chapter VI: The Dual-Credit Explosion: Illinois,and Other States Chapter VII: Outcomes of Dual-Credit for Students Chapter VIII: Dual-Credit: Local, State, and National Research Needs Chapter IX Summary and Prognosis Bibliography |
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