Sketches in Democracy: Notes from an Urban Classroom
Book Details
Author(s)Lisa DeLorenzo
PublisherR&L Education
ISBN / ASIN1610483049
ISBN-139781610483049
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,710,885
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Sketches of Democracy is a captivating book that chronicles the first year in the life of a new urban high school. Based on journal entries and educational literature, this booktraces the author’s challenging journey toward creating a democratic community of learners within a tangle of socio-economic and political issues. An experienced public school teacher and university educator, DeLorenzo brings a unique perspective to the teaching/learning process. Her poignant anecdotal stories, along with information from authoritative sources, provide a narrative that is deeply reflective and affecting. This book is a must-read for teachers, teacher candidates, and teacher educators who share a passion for teaching those on the margins of society.
