Sketches in Democracy: Notes from an Urban Classroom

By Lisa C. DeLorenzo

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610483049
• ISBN13: 9781610483049
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: R & L Education
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher