Life in Classrooms

by Philip W. Jackson

Since its first appearance, Life in Classrooms has established itself as a classic study of the educational process at its most fundamental level. The book's aim is to encourage researchers to examine more deeply the dynamics of classroom learning, the cornerstone of educational change. Focusing on elementary classrooms, chapters include: The Daily Grind, Students’ Feelings about School, Involvement and Withdrawal in the Classroom, Teachers’ Views, The Need for New Perspectives. “This book is written for all who are interested in schools and children, but most especially for teachers, administrators, and others whose daily work brings them into direct contact with classroom life. Its aim is neither to damn nor to praise them, not even, necessarily, to change them. Rather, the goal is simply to arouse the reader’s interest and possibly awaken his concern over aspects of school life that seem to be receiving less attention than they deserve.”
―From the Preface

Genres: Education, Psychology, Nonfiction, Teaching

168 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1974

About the author

Philip Wesley Jackson, was a renowned educator and researcher. He served as president of The John Dewey Society and the American Educational Research Association. A longtime professor at the University of Chicago specializing in educational research to better understanding how children learn, Dr. Philip W. Jackson was also the David Lee Shillinglaw distinguished service professor emeritus in the departments of education and psychology after retiring.

Reviews

[Steve Bolduc · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential perspective for anyone whom intended to become a teacher, and wondered about the importance and the consequences of good planning, and its effects on class management.