The Global 4 Way: The Quest for Educational Excellence by Hargreaves, Andrew (Andy) P., Shirley, Dennis L. [Corwin, 2012] ( Paperback ) [Paperback]

by Andrew (Andy) P. Dennis L. Hargreaves

The Global 4 The Quest for Educational Excellence by Hargreaves, Andrew (Andy) P., Shirley, Dennis L. [Corwin, 2012] ( Paperback ) [Paperback]

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published September 4, 2012

Reviews

[Tara Brabazon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant book. A subtitle for The Global Fourth Way could be what Australian politicians and educational policy makers are doing wrong. When reading this book, there is a startling realization that the characteristics of standardized and under-performing schools and learning environments are found in current Australian educational policy and educational managers.

This book uses words like benchmarking, standards, excellence, quality and imagination with rigour, care and respect. Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley understand the difference between standards and standardization. They grant attention to 'leadership' and 'professional capital' is a way that is both applicable and practical.

This is a fine book for researchers and teachers who are interested in understanding how quality learning and teaching can be created.

[Sean Kottke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb primer in international benchmarking in education, with a convincing comparison of diverse nations' education systems that emphasizes the alignment of systems and cultural values, rather than a menu of quick fixes for educational leaders to adopt a la carte.