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Militarism Goes To School, Laura L. Finley
Militarism Goes To School, Laura L. Finley
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While there are many influences that shape how schools are structured one that has been largely ignored is the influence of militarism. Militarism refers to a set of values or ideologies that include hierarchical relationships and domination. This piece discusses the ways that schools are militaristic, including their authority, physical, academic, and athletic structures, the processes used by administrators and in classrooms, and the curriculums taught.
Time Efficient Team Building, Kristi Alexander, Bruce Johnson, Dorothy Winslow
Time Efficient Team Building, Kristi Alexander, Bruce Johnson, Dorothy Winslow
Essays in Education
Team building requires the knowledge of available tools to accomplish the tasks at hand while working in time constraints of school districts. This article reviews: a) effective team building strategies, b) applies team building to develop new knowledge, and c) makes use of total quality management tools to build teams in a limited time frame.