| Description |
viii, 218 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
An overview of Amish education and culture : responsibility, literacy and community -- Amish history beliefs and community -- Amish school origins : fathers in jail -- The Amish parochial school in the 21st century -- Amish scholars -- Curriculum, textbooks and academic achievement -- Teaching styles, strategies and sample lessons -- Teacher education, preparation, renewal and daily life -- Current practices in special education -- Amish communities and schools in the Northeastern US and Canada -- Amish communities and schools in the Southeastern US -- Amish communities and schools in the Midwestern and Western US -- Accountability, literacy and community revisited |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Amish -- Education -- Canada.
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Amish -- Education -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2006001183 |
| ISBN |
1578864461 (hbk) |
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157886447X (paperback) |
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9781578864461 (hbk) |
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9781578864478 (paperback) |
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