Education Review-a journal of book reviews

Education Review

Volume 12 2005

Ayers, W. (2004). Teaching Toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom. Reviewed by Ramin Farahmandpur, Portland State University
Blanton, C. K. (2004). The Strange Career of Bilingual Education in Texas, 1836-1981. Reviewed by Sherman Dorn, University of South Florida
Anyon, Jean. (2005). Radical Possibilities: Public Policy, Urban Education, and a New Social Movement. Reviewed by Nicholas Appleton, Arizona State University
Scott, W. & Gough, S. (2004). Key Issues in Sustainable Development and Learning: A Critical Review. Reviewed by Christopher Johnstone, University of Minnesota
McCabe, K. A., & Martin, G. M. (2005). School Violence, the Media, and Criminal Justice Responses. Reviewed by Noel A. Card, University of Kansas
Apple, M. W.; Kenway, J.; & Singh, M. (Eds.). (2005). Globalizing Education: Policies, Pedagogies and Politics. Reviewed by Amani Hamdan, University of Western Ontario
Tan, Ai-Girl. (2004). Exploring Children's Perceptions of Learning. Reviewed by Pam Guess, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Milson, Andrew J.; Bohn, Chara Haeussler; Glanzer, Perry L. and Null, J. Wesley. (Eds.) (2004). Readings in American Educational Thought: From Puritanism to Progessivism. Reviewed by Eric Margolis, Arizona State University
Mallot, Curry and Pena, Milagros. (2004). Punk Rockers' Revolution: A Pedagogy of Race, Class, and Gender. Reviewed by Dominique Johnson Temple University
Avery, C., Fairbanks, A., & Zeckhauser, R. (2004). The Early Admissions Game: Joining the Elite. Reviewed by Stephanie Dalton, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Kanno, Yasuko. (2003). Negotiating Bilingual and Bicultural Identities: Japanese Returnees Betwixt Two Worlds. Reviewed by Chang Pu, University of Texas, San Antonio
Denman, Susan; Moon, Alysoun; Parsons, Carl; and Stears, David. (2002). The Health Promoting School: Policy, Research and Practice. Reviewed by April Diana Niver, George Mason University
Giordano, Gerard. (2003). Twentieth-Century Textbook Wars: A History of Advocacy and Opposition. Reviewed by Lisa Zagumny, Tennessee Technological University
Thomas, Janet. (2004). Educating Drug-exposed Children: The Aftermath of the Crack-Baby Crisis. Reviewed by Harriet R. MacLean, West Contra Costa Unified School District, CA
Ayers, William (2004). Teaching Toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom. Reviewed by Barbara Slater Stern, James Madison University
Weeden, Paul;, Winter, Jan & Broadfoot, Patricia. (2002). Assessment: What's in it for schools? Reviewed by Gale A. Mentzer
Muldaur, Sheila. (2004). Theory and Use of Genre Assessment. Reviewed by Jennifer A. Borek, University of Memphis
Scott, William, and Gough, Stephen. (2003). Sustainable Development and Learning: Framing the Issues. Reviewed by Mitiku Adisu, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Zinn, Howard with Donaldo Macedo. (2005). Howard Zinn on Democratic Education. Reviewed by Anne E. Phillips, Rowan University
Morrison, Keith. (2002). School Leadership and Complexity Theory. Reviewed by Darren Stanley, University of Windsor
Schank, Roger. C. (2005). Lessons in learning, eLearning, and training: Perspectives and guidance for the enlightened trainer. Reviewed by Scott H. Switzer, University of Colorado at Denver
Alexander, Bryant K.; Anderson, Gary L.; & Gallegos, Berndardo P. (Eds.) (2004). Performance theories in education: Power, pedagogy, and the politics of identity. Reviewed by Dominique Riviere, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Benevento, Joan, A. (2004). A Self-Regulated Learning Approach for Children with Learning/Behavior Disorders. Reviewed by Sandria P. Officer, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Goodman, Greg S. & Carey, Karen T. (2004). Ubiquitous assessment: Evaluation techniques for the new millennium. Reviewed by Susan K. Green, Winthrop University
Kamhi-Stein, Lia D. (Ed.) (2004). Learning and Teaching from Experience: Perspectives on Nonnative English Speaking Professionals. Reviewed by Samer Annous, University of Balamand, Lebanon
Blount, Jackie M. (2005). Fit to Teach: Same-Sex Desire, Gender, and School Work in the Twentieth Century. Reviewed by Claudia Ruitenberg, University of Saskatchewan
Dabbage, Nada & Bannan-Ritland, Brenda. (2005). Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and Application. Reviewed by David Yearwood, University of North Dakota
Roth, Wolff-Michael and Barton, Angela Calabrese. (2004). ReThinking Scientific Literacy. Reviewed by Bradley Greenspan, National-Louis University
Larson, Joanne (2002). Literacy As Snake Oil : Beyond the Quick Fix (New Literacies and Digital Epistemologies, Vol. 1) . Reviewed by Christopher Johnstone, University of Minnesota
Spring, Joel. (2003) . The Intersection of Cultures: Multicultural Education in the United States and the Global Economy. Reviewed by Rosa Gonzalez-Gomez, University of Texas at El Paso
Engel, Brenda S. with Martin, Anne C. (Eds.). (2005). Holding Values: What We Mean by Progressive Education. Reviewed by Catherine Hands, The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Stotsky, Sandra. (1999). Losing our Language: How Multiculturalism Undermines our Children's Ability to Read, Write & Reason. Reviewed by Amani Hamdan, University of Western Ontario
Cochran, Lee W. (2004) Okoboji: A Twenty Year Review of Leadership 1955-1974. Reviewed by Susan M. Zvacek, University of Kansas
Tschannen-Moran, Megan. (2004). Trust Matters. Leadership for Successful Schools. Reviewed by Ruth Rees, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario Canada
Wenger, Etienne; McDermott, Richard; and Snyder, William M. (2002). Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge. Reviewed by Mark A. Heckler, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
Lapsley, Daniel & Narvaez, Darcia. (Eds.) (2004). Moral Development, Self, and Identity. Reviewed by Matthew T. Cornelius, Adams State College
Hallet, Christine & Prout, Alan. (Eds.). (2003). Hearing the Voices of Children: Social Policy for a New Century. Reviewed by Lisa Miller, Arizona State University
Lazear, Edward (Ed.). (2002). Education in the Twenty-first Century. Reviewed by Glenn Rideout, The King's University College, Edmonton, Alberta
Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2004). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (2nd edition). Reviewed by Andy Rudd, Florida State University
Weber, Ellen. (2005). MI Strategies in the Classroom and Beyond: Using Roundtable Learning. Reviewed by Glenn Rideout, King's University College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Heacox, Diane. (2002). Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Teach All Learners, Grades 3-12. Reviewed by Rhea Duncan, Portland, Oregon
Clifton, Donald O., & Anderson, Edward. (2002).Strengths Quest: Discover and Develop Your Strengths in Academics, Career, and Beyond. Reviewed by Neil Mercurius, Jurupa Unified School District, Riverside, California
Kaufman, Robert R. and Nelson, Joan M. (Eds.) (2004).Crucial Needs, Weak Incentives. Social Sector Reform, Democratization, and Globalization in Latin America. Reviewed by Christopher Chambers-Ju, The Inter-American Dialogue (PREAL), Washington, D.C.
Casanave, Christine Pearson. (2004). Controversies in Second Language Writing: Dilemmas and Decisions in Research and Instruction. Reviewed by Gill Teiman, York University, Toronto
Cleveland, D. (Ed.). (2004). A long way to go: Conversations about race by African American faculty and graduate students. Reviewed by Dorian L. McCoy, Louisiana State University & A&M College
Andershed, Anna-Karin. (2005). In Sync with Adolescence: The Role of Morningness-Eveningness in Development. Reviewed by Wendy S. Crank, Adams State College
Kohn, Alfie. (1996). Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community. Reviewed by David Moadel, Park Trails Elementary School, Parkland, Florida
Heinich, Robert. (2004). and the Management of Instruction: Monograph 4. Reviewed by Richard Hartshorne, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Labaree, David F. (2004). The Trouble with Ed Schools. Reviewed by Katie Byrnes, University of Colorado at Boulder
Sampson, William A. (2004). Black and Brown: Race, Ethnicity and School Preparation. Reviewed by Delis Cuéllar, Arizona State University
MacBeath, John and Moos, Lejf. (Eds.). (2004). Democratic Learning: The Challenge to School Effectiveness. Reviewed by Aaron Cooley, Texas A&M University—Kingsville
Totten, Samuel. (2004). Teaching about Genocide: Issues, Approaches, and Resources. Reviewed by Nicholas Appleton, Arizona State University
Bowers, C. A. (1997). The Culture of Denial: Why the Environmental Movement Needs a Strategy for Reforming Universities and Public Schools. Reviewed by David Wojnowski, Kent State University
Swidler, Stephen A. (2004). Naturally Small: Teaching and Learning in the Last One-Teacher Schools. Reviewed by Richard R. Hake, Indiana University
Response to Marina & Darumich's Review of Learning to Learn: A Philosophical Guide to Learning Lee Rademacher, Purdue University Calumet
Rademacher, Lee. (2004). Learning to Learn: A Philosophical Guide to Learning. Reviewed by Brenda L. H. Marina and Lena Boustani Darwich, The University of Akron
Ezell, Allen and Bear, John. (2005). Degree mills: The billion-dollar industry that has sold over a million fake diplomas. Reviewed by Mitiku Adisu, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Assie-Lumumba, N'Dri T. (2004). Cyberspace, Distance Learning, and Higher Education in Developing Countries: Old and Emergent Issues of Access, Pedagogy, and Knowledge Production. Reviewed by John Rothfork, Northern Arizona University
Humes, Edward. (2004). School of Dreams: Making the Grade at a Top American High School. Reviewed by Katy Smith, Northeastern Illinois University
Gearon, Liam. (Ed.) (2003). to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School. Reviewed by Barbara Slater Stern, James Madison University
Kuh, George D., Kinzie, Jillian, Schuh, John H., Whitt, Elizabeth J., and Associates. (2005). Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter. Reviewed by Erin Bendily, Louisiana State University and A&M College
Neves, Lucia Maria Wanderley. (Ed.) (2004). Reforma Universitaria do Governo Lula: Reflexoes para o Debate. Sao Paulo: Xama. Reviewed by Tristan McCowan, University College Northampton
Titone, Connie. (2004). Gender equality in the philosophy of education: Catharine Macaulay’s forgotten contribution. Reviewed by Jiwon Kim and A. G. Rud, Purdue University
Walberg, H. J., Reynolds, A. J., & Wang, M. C. (2004). Can unlike students learn together? Grade retention, tracking, and grouping. Reviewed by Meg Carroll, Saint Xavier University
Smylie, M. A. and Miretzky, D. (Eds.). (2004). Developing the Teacher Workforce. Reviewed by Laura Goe, Educational Testing Service
Gillon, Gail T. (2004). Phonological Awareness: From Research to Practice. Reviewed by Cynthia Crosser, University of Maine
Shavinina, L.V. & Ferrari, M. (2004). Beyond knowledge: Extracognitive aspects of developing high ability. Reviewed by Elizabeth Jordan, University of British Columbia
Wilson, Mark (Ed.). (2004). Towards Coherence between Classroom Assessment and Accountability. Reviewed by Bo Zhang, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Thompson, Sue (Ed.). (2004). Reforming Middle Level Education: Considerations for Policymakers. Reviewed by Shirley Gholston Key, University of Memphis
Clarke, Shirley. (2003). Enriching feedback in the primary classroom. Reviewed by Antonella Reffieuna, University of Turin, Italy
Jones, Gail; Jones, Brett; & Hargrove, Tracy. (2003). The Unintended Consequences of High-Stakes Testing. Reviewed by Bob Pletka, University of California, Irvine
Gelman, Andrew, and Nolan, Deborah (2002). Teaching Statistics: A Bag of Tricks. Reviewed by Abbot L. Packard, University of West Georgia
Fiske, Edward B., Ladd, Helen, F. (2004). Elusive Equity: Education Reform in Post-Apartheid South Africa. Reviewed by Mitiku Adisu, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Anderson, Terry & Elloumi, Fathi. ( Eds.) (2004). Theory and Practice of Online Learning. Reviewed by Amy Garrett Dikkers, University of Minnesota
Block, Alan A. (2004). Talmud, Curriculum and the Practical: Joseph Schwab and the Rabbis. Reviewed by Barbara Slater Stern, James Madison University
Kincheloe, Joe L. (2004). Critical Pedagogy Primer. Reviewed by Jennifer M. Pigza, University of Maryland College Park
Ruben, Brent D. (2004). Pursuing Excellence in Higher Education: Eight Fundamental Challenges. Reviewed by John E. Karayan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Nichols, Sharon L. and Good, Thomas L. (2004). America’s Teenagers—Myths and Realities: Media Images, Schooling and the Social Costs of Careless Indifference. Reviewed by Mindy Machanic, University of Maryland
Pruyn, Marc & Huerta-Charles, Luis. (Eds.) (2005). Teaching Peter McLaren: Paths of Dissent. Reviewed by Sheila L. Macrine, St. Joseph's University
Colley, Helen. (2003). Mentoring for Social Inclusion: A Critical Approach to Nurturing Mentoring Relationships. Reviewed by Amy Garrett Dikkers, University of Minnesota
Griffiths, Morwenna. (2003). Action for Social Justice in Education: Fairly Different. Reviewed by Amy E. White, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Oppenheimer, Todd. (2003). The Flickering Mind: The False Promise of Technology in the Classroom and How Learning Can Be Saved. Reviewed by Jennifer S. Groff, University of Delaware
Ogulnick, Karen. (1998). Onna Rashiku (Like A Woman): The Diary of a Language Learner in Japan. Reviewed by Ryuko Kubota, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mezeske, Richard J., and Mezeske, Barbara A. (2004) Finding our way: Reforming teacher education in the liberal arts setting. Reviewed by Leonard R. Goduto, Rider University
Sims, S. J., & Sims, R. R. (2004). Managing school system change: Charting a course for renewal. Reviewed by Linda Mabry, Washington State University, Vancouver
Clarke, Shirley. (2001). Unlocking Formative Assessment—Practical Strategies for Enhancing Pupils’ Learning in the Primary Classroom. Reviewed by John Hudson, Richmond School District, British Columbia, Canada
Spariosu, Mihai. (2005). Global Intelligence and Human Development: Toward An Ecology of Global Learning. Reviewed by Marc Pietrzykowski, Georgia State University
Gay, L. R. & Airasian, P. (2003). Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications, Seventh Edition. Reviewed by Elsie M. Szecsy, Arizona State University
Hamilton, Andrea. (2004). A Vision for Girls: Gender, Education, and the Bryn Mawr School. Reviewed by LaTasha D. Jones, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Corsaro, W. A. (2003). We're Friends, Right? Inside Kids' Culture. Reviewed by Karen E. Petersen, Portland State University
Neapolitan, J. E, Proffitt, T. D., Wittmann, C. L., & Berkeley, T. R. (Eds.) (2004) Traditions, standards, and transformations: A model for professional development school networks. Reviewed by Mary Ransdell, University of Memphis
Baumann, James F. and Kame'enui, Edward J. (2004). Vocabulary Instruction: Research to Practice. Reviewed by Sylvia Read, Utah State University
Morrell, Ernest. (2004). Becoming Critical Researchers: Literacy and Empowerment for Urban Youth. Reviewed by Beth A. Wassell, Rowan University
Bugental, Daphne B. (2003). Thriving In the Face of Childhood Adversity. Reviewed by Karen E. Petersen, Portland State University
Perraton, H. & Lentell, H. (Eds.). (2004). Policy for Open and Distance Learning. Reviewed by Dan Drane and Rosalie Ward, University of Southern Mississippi
Commentary on the review by John Rothfork of Howard, Philip N. and Steve Jones. (2004). Society Online: The Internet in Context. Reviewed by Philip N. Howard, University of Washington
Howard, Philip N. and Jones, Steve. (2004). Society Online: The Internet in Context. Reviewed by John Rothfork, Northern Arizona University
Wiersma, W., & Jurs, S. G. (2005). Research methods in education (8th ed.). Reviewed by Dawson R. Hancock, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Waxman, Hersh C., Pardon, Yolanda N., & Gray, Jon P. (Ed.). (2004). Educational resiliency: Student, teacher and school perspectives. Reviewed by Deborah S. Wheeler, University of Hartford
Parker, W. C. (2003). Teaching democracy: Unity and diversity in public life. Reviewed by Kristen L. Buras, University of Wisconsin, Madison