Annotated Bibliograph

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Annotated Bibliography

         Clemmitt, Marcia. “School Reform.” CQ Researcher. CQ Press. 21.17 (2011) 385-408. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. Database article

This literature will be reviewed on 5/19/15.

Darling-Hammond, Linda. “Steady Work: Finland Builds a Strong Teaching and Learning System.”       Rethinking Schools. 24.4 (2010) Web. 23 Apr. 2015 Database article

This is an article on Finnish teacher training written by a professor who “is the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of           Education at Stanford University”.  The training of Finnish teachers makes a big impact on their school system.  The article is five years old, but still is pertinent and the argument is well supported and documented.  Great information on teacher training is needed to support my argument about school reform in the United States.

         D’Orio, Wayne. “Finland is #1” Administrator Magazine: Curriculum. Scholastic Inc. Web. 23 Apr. 2015   Database article

This is an article written for school administrators and the author quotes his sources, so it is trustworthy.  It contrasts the differences between the American and Finnish national school systems and the good aspects of the Finnish system.  There are huge differences in the amount of extra-curricular activities in schools.  This is a recent article, and I will use it to discuss the absence of band and sports in Finnish schools to show that students study and that the schools do not have to fund those programs.

Ellison, Scott. “Hard-Wired For Innovation? Comparing Two Policy Paths toward Innovative Schooling.” International Education. 39.1 (Fall 2009) 30-48. Print.   Database article

This talks about how schools reform for better school performance.  The article was written in 2009, not too old, but dated.  The author has a doctorate and teaches at a college.  His argument is sound and well supported, but I probably will not use this source.

First Year, The. Dir. Davis Guggenheim. Docurama, 2004. DVD.

This DVD will be viewed 5/22/15.

Franko, Anja. “Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?” CEPS Journal: Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal. 1.3 (2011) 167-170. Print.   Database article

This piece was written for an academic journal from a European university.  It is a 2011 book review of a work by Pasi Stahlberg, one of the leaders of Finnish education.  Since this is merely a book review, there is no real argument, but I can use this as a source to vet ideas from Pasi Stahlberg from other sources.

Galey, Sarah. “Education Politics and Policy: Emerging Institutions, Interests, and Ideas.” Policy Studies Journal. Wiley Periodicals Inc. 43.1 (2015) 12-33.  Web. 23 Apr. 2015.

This literature will be reviewed 5/19/15.

Granger, David A. “No Child Left Behind and the Spectacle of Failing Schools: The Mythology of Contemporary School Reform.” Educational Studies. American Educational Studies Association. 43 (2008) 206—228. Web. 17 May 2015. Database article

Hancock, LynNell. “Educating Americans for the 21^st Century.” Smithsonian. 1 Sep. 2011. Print.   Database article

This is an article from a 2011 Smithsonian magazine, a trustworthy source written for lay people.  The author went to Finland and toured the schools.  She interviewed Finnish school teachers and quotes them in her article.  I can use these quotes to support and add color to my paper.

Linnakylae, Pirjo. “Finnish Education Reaching High Quality and Promoting Equity.” Education Review. 17.2 (2002) 35-41 Print. Database article

This is an older article by a Finnish university professor that discusses Finnish literacy.  I think that the argument is faulty and many reports discount it.  I know that the parts about immigration, population, and language are wrong or not up to date.  I probably will not use this source.

Loertscher, David, and Carol Koechlin. “Finland, Collaboration, and Co-teaching.” TeacherLibrarian RSS. El Kurdyla LLC, 1 Feb. 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015 http:www.teacherlibrarian.com  Website

Lottery, The. Dir. Madeleine Sackler.  Warner Bros, 2010. Amazon Streaming Video. Web. 18 May 2015.

This video will be viewed 5/19/15.

MaeKinen, Marita. “Towards Community Orientated Curriculum in Finnish Literacy Education.” European Journal of Teacher Education. Routledge. 36.1 97-112. (2013) Print. Database article

This piece was written by a research director in the School of Education, University of Tampere.  It is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that is very comprehensive, sound, and well supported.  The article discusses how the Finnish curriculum developed over time but does not quite pertain to my topic.  I will not use this source.

Malinen, Olli-Pekka, Vaesaenen, P., Savolainen, H. “Teacher Education in Finland: A Review of a National Effort for Preparing Teachers for the Future.” The Curriculum Journal. 23.4 (Dec 2012) 567-584. Database article

This literature will be reviewed 5/21/15.

Robinson, Quintin L., Werblow, Jacob. “Beating the Odds: How Single Black Mothers Influence the Educational Success of Their Sons Enrolled in Failing Schools.” American Secondary Education. American Secondary Education. 40.2 (2012) 52-66. Web. 17 May 2015 Database article

Rothstein, Richard. “Has Spending on Public Schools Risen Too High?” CQ Researcher. CQ Press. 21.17 (2011) 401. Web. 23 Apr. 2015 Database article

This is the ‘no’ opinion statement to the title’s question.  The author makes good points about how spending should be emphasized on certain programs more than others, and where money is more needed.  I am not sure of where his numbers are from, but I may use his ideas on emphasizing certain programs in certain areas because different states and areas have different needs.

Schaeffer, Adam B. “Has Spending on Public Schools Risen Too High?” CQ Researcher. CQ Press. 21.17 (2011) 401. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. Database article

This is a ‘yes’ opinion statement to the title’s question.  He argues at the invested dollars in education.  If I use this, it will be to argue that school reform is not a company or stock market with ROI, and should not be viewed or treated as such.

Strauss, Valerie. “Five U.S. Innovations that Helped Finland’s Schools Improve but that American Reformers Now Ignore.” The Washington Post. The Washington Post. 25 July 2014. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. Database article

This literature will be reviewed 5/21/15.

Tryggvason, Marja-Terttu. “Why is Finnish Teacher Education Successful? Some Goals Finnish Teacher Educators Have for Their Teaching.” European Journal of Teacher Education. Routledge. 32.4 (Nov 2009) 369-382 Print. Database article

This is a scholarly journal written by a PhD who is a senior lecturer and the Academy of Education, Culture, and Communications at the Maelardalen University in Sweden.  This article discusses mandatory Finnish teacher training and the requirements to be a teacher in a very detailed and useful manner.  I will use it to discuss how American teachers should be trained and educated.

Waiting for “Superman”. Dir. Davis Guggenheim.  Walden Media, 2010. Netflix. Web. 17 May 2015.

This documentary is not fully vetted, but I can use the direct quotes from school administrators and the parents’ points of view for my paper.

Warren-Gross, Laura. “How Does a Failing School Stop Failing?” Knowledge Quest/Professional Practice. American Library Association. 38.2 (2009) 40-43. Web. 17 May 2015. Database article

This literature will be reviewed 5/19/15.