From Managing to Not Managing
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Summary
Editor's review
In structure, the book does not dwell on abstract theory but integrates numerous educational cases and practical methods. It analyzes in detail the boundaries and limits of "control" and "non-control," pointing out that "letting go" is not laissez-faire but a higher-level form of "management" built on early effective guidance, rule-setting, and trust. Many of its ideas—such as shifting from "supervisor" to "guide" and focusing on cultivating children's intrinsic motivation and sense of responsibility—align with mainstream modern educational psychology.
As one volume of a series compiled by an editorial board, the book's strength is its relatively systematic and comprehensive integration of viewpoints and methods, written in accessible language for general readers. However, readers should note that, because it is not an in-depth monograph by a single educator, its originality and depth may be limited. It is more of an entry-level "thought map" and "method toolkit," offering clear path references and actionable suggestions for parents struggling with how to balance discipline and freedom. For parents seeking solutions to specific problems and hoping to update their educational views, the book offers practical inspiration and help.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Parents of school-age children caught in parenting anxiety and unsure how to balance discipline and freedom
- Parents hoping to move from traditional command-style education to equal-communication-style education
- Learners interested in family education theory but needing an accessible introductory read
- School teachers and educators seeking new ideas for home-school co-education
Not a good fit for
- Academic researchers seeking the exclusive, in-depth theory of a particular renowned educator
- Parents whose children are still in infancy and who are more focused on specific early-childcare techniques
Reading tips
- Read with your own specific educational confusions in mind and look for methodological inspiration in relevant chapters
- Reflect on your own family interaction patterns in light of the book's cases; there is no need to rush through it
- Make a checklist of the book's stage-based suggestions and try practicing them one by one in family life while observing the effects
About the publisher
Jilin Publishing Group Co., Ltd. focuses on fine fiction, social sciences, literary appreciation, history, classical poetry and classical literature, with 1,141 titles in the library. Representative books include Dan Simmons's science fiction novels Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion, Freud's works on psychology and society such as The Ego and the Id and Group Psychology, and classical literature ranging from Laozi and Zhuangzi, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Three Hundred Poems of the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties to Lü Simian's A General History of China. Its authors include Dan Simmons, Freud, Laozi, Lü Simian, Hengtang Tuishi, Pan Zhenhua, Li Yi and Guan Shanming, reflecting a balance between translated works and domestic editions. Public information is limited; the above is based on the library's holdings.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 教学工作的管理
- 第一节 课堂教学管理工作
- 第二节 教学设计管理工作
- 第二章 素质教育的管理
- 第一节 素质教育管理概述
- 第二节 素质教育管理制度
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About the author
The Editorial Board of the "Si Te" (Four Specials) Education Series is the compiling body behind a series of education books launched by Jilin Publishing Group Co., Ltd. in 2012. Guided by the principle of "specific targets, special treatment, special methods, and case-specific analysis," the series covers topics such as school management, teachers' professional development, students' quality education, and the organization of campus activities, with Xiao Feng, Jiang Zhongzhe, and others involved as chief editors. The library holds 158 works by this editorial board, including representative titles such as Quality Education for Students' Creativity, Quality Education for Students' Scientific Literacy, Effective Ways to Learn, Getting Along with Students, and Education for Students' Character, with education as the common category. Public information is limited, and no systematic record of the board's specific membership or operations is available; its compiling focus is on practical reading materials for school education practice, serving both as reference for teachers' work and as support for cultivating students' competencies.
