Dr.

Charles Robinson Philosophy of Education Kuwait, November, 2008

Text Book Assignments for Chapters 9 and 7

Part I Study Guide for Chapter 9

School Culture – pages 338-376

Note: There are many brief vignettes (short personal stories) that are useful to
clarify the main points in this chapter.

1. Is your school (real or imagined) more like Lincoln or Jefferson High

School? Explain.
2. On the top of page 342 are the 4 key principles that are discussed in this
chapter. As you read pages 342-374, be able to”
A. Explain what each principle means
B. Give 2 examples
C. Reflect briefly on your reaction to each principle.
3. What do you think of the idea of “democratic small schools” (374-376)?

Part II. Study Guide for Chapter 7 –

Classroom Management – pages 248-285.
Note: DO NOT READ EVERY WORD IN THIS CHAPTER – FOLLOW THE
GUIDELINES BELOW

1. Skip pages 253-257 (unless you’re interested in an historical perspective)

2. Scan the other pages from 258 to 272 and be able to explain the following
concepts; assertive discipline, zero tolerance, “with it” teachers, child-centered
schooling, and “making classrooms communities”.
3. Skip pages 272-280.
4. Read closely pages 280-283 and be able to discuss which of the 10 student
resources are in your (real or imagined) schools? Which are missing? Why? Is the
concept of “democratic classrooms” realistic? Explain.
5. Finally, read Janene Ashford’s vignette (pages 283-285). Does this change your
answer to #4 (above)? Explain.