John MacBeath Bücher

Drawing on interviews with a group of policy makers on British and international stages, Reforming or Re-inventing Schools brings an insightful review and critique of education principles and their relationship to school practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Chapter 1 Plus ça change; Chapter 2 What makes a world class education system?; Chapter 3 What does it mean to be a teacher?; Chapter 4 Assessment, exams and testing to destruction; Chapter 5 What's so special about special needs?; Chapter 6 Within and beyond the primary curriculum; Chapter 7 Who wins and who loses?; Chapter 8 The organised voice of teachers; Chapter 9 Community schools and schooling communities?; Chapter 10 The leadership myth: managing to succeed; In conclusion; Bibliography; Further reading

A challenging critique of contemporary Neo-Darwinism, advocating a new balance between science and spirituality in understanding creation.

Schools serving young people on the margins of society face a major challenge in trying to create an environment where students can succeed. This work examines key issues in the field of school improvement, drawing on evidence from the SFECC (Schools Facing Exceptionally Challenging Circumstances) project.

This book provides a systematic explanation and analysis of the widespread prevalence of differentiated products in modern market economies.