Sketches in Democracy: Notes from an Urban Classroom

by Lisa Delorenzo

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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 book traces 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.
  • ISBN10 1610483057
  • ISBN13 9781610483056
  • Publish Date 29 February 2012 (first published 1 January 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint R & L Education
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 168
  • Language English