New Priorities for Teacher Training and School Curriculum

The book explores the evolution of pedagogical practices from the author's personal journey starting in 1948, highlighting the challenges of teaching underachieving students. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication in bridging the gap between motivation and cognition, inspired by Resnik's insights. The author also reflects on the New Taxonomy by Marzano and Kendall, addressing limitations in Bloom's definition of intellectual ability in light of modern information processing theories. This work aims to enhance teacher preparedness and sophistication in the classroom.