Why knowledge matters
E. D. Hirsch
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Why knowledge matters
by E. D. Hirsch
Published
2016
Publisher
Harvard Education Press
Pages
270
ISBN-13
9781612509525
ISBN-10
1612509525
Description
In this provocative book, influential scholar E.D. Hirsch, Jr., addresses critical issues in contemporary education reform - over-testing, teacher blaming, preschool fadeout, and the persistence of achievement gaps over time. In each case, he shows how cherished truisms about education and child development have led to unintended and negative consequences. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and new data from France, he provides new evidence for the argument that a coherent, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success and ensuring equal opportunity for students of all backgrounds.
Subjects
The idea of a university
A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing
Basic principles of curriculum and instruction
Deschooling Society
The educational imagination
Science and education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Why knowledge matters?
This edition of Why knowledge matters has approximately 270 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Why knowledge matters?
For most readers, Why knowledge matters typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Why knowledge matters?
The estimated word count for Why knowledge matters is approximately 67,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Why knowledge matters?
Why knowledge matters was written by E. D. Hirsch.
When was Why knowledge matters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.