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You, Your Child and School
Navigate Your Way to the Best Education
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An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from the international bestselling author of The Element.
As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them, and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, Sir Ken Robinson, one of the world's most influential voices in education, offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the education system, or outside it.
Dispelling myths, tackling controversies and weighing up the main choices, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.
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You, Your Child and School by Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica is praised for its practical guidance for parents concerned about their children's education. The book is seen as a revolutionary call to rethink schooling, focusing on fostering creativity and talent in students. Sir Ken Robinson is recognised as a leader in advocating for educational change and encouraging a curriculum that nurtures passion and individuality.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141988627
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 March 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Ken Robinson (Author) Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human potential. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. The videos of his famous talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been watched by an estimated 300 million people in over 150 countries. Lou Aronica (Author) Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of non-fiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille) and The Element.
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