John Hitchcock

Common Sense Learning and Living John Hitchcock

Common Sense Learning and Living introduces HOPE, Higher Order Principles of Education, into the educational system. Not just philosophical jargon, the revolutionary role of individuals in creating significant cultural change in the nature of learning is laid out in practical and logical ways. The author writes from extensive experience in a wide variety of schools and teaching/learning environments. More than repeating the never-ending jargon replete in education "fix" programs, the fundamental reasons for educational decline are addressed, then real-life actions presented to enable individuals in creating a revolution in learning. The reader is shown how positive reform can begin one person at a time. Learn how individual actions build corporately to create a system of teaching and learning, not just academics, but actual thinking, analyzing and creating. In one sense, this is not a "safe" book. The author shares his vision and actions which, if adopted, may put the reader in a situation requiring courage and commitment to pursue the vision. Common Sense Learning and Living promotes choosing to live with a form of Radical Excellence with the potential to help both teachers and students achieve genuine success and reward in their lives. The author's experience includes public school, private school, Independent Study school and homeschool and parentng, resulting in a revolutionary system designed to be effective wherever teaching and learning occurs. As you read, respond courageously, take action to speak up, stand out... and anticipate the reward of success.