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The State and the School: An International Perspective
John Turner
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Paperback. There was once agreement that education was too important to be left to politicians; now the view is that education is too important to be left to teachers. With this in mind, this book examines the role of the state in education in many different countries and cultures. Editor(s): Turner, John D. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226. "1Kg. Paperback. As new. "Papers given at the third Oxford Conference on Education and Development, held at New College, Oxford"--Introd. Includes bibliographical references and index. The state and teacher in England and Wales / Richard Pring -- The state, human rights, and academic freedom in Africa / Thandike Mkandawire -- Educational contestability and the role of the state / Geoffrey Partington -- Schooling and the state / Beatrice Avalos-Bevan -- Private higher education and external control / Joseph Stetar -- The management and mismanagement of school effectiveness / Lynn Davies -- Failed matrimony / Fiona Leach. Commissioning organisation: edited by John D. Turner. v, 135 p. ill. 24 cm. Associated Names: Turner, John Derfel. ". Keywords: "Subjects - Education & Languages - General,Subjects - Society, Politics & Philosophy - Social Sciences - Cultural Studies - General,Education Resources - Books - Social Sciences - Cultural Studies - G"
There was once agreement that education was too important to be left to politicians; now the view is that education is too important to be left to teachers. Whereas the curriculum and syllabus were previously the concern of the professionals, the government now distrusts these professionals. This has resulted in the Secretary for State assuming massive powers in a series of Education Acts, and there is now a national curriculum which intrudes into the fine details of the syllabus. Equally, the twin concepts of accountability and cost effectiveness are now as common in discussions about education as they are in ... Read more
There was once agreement that education was too important to be left to politicians; now the view is that education is too important to be left to teachers. Whereas the curriculum and syllabus were previously the concern of the professionals, the government now distrusts these professionals. This has resulted in the Secretary for State assuming massive powers in a series of Education Acts, and there is now a national curriculum which intrudes into the fine details of the syllabus. Equally, the twin concepts of accountability and cost effectiveness are now as common in discussions about education as they are in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
RoutledgeFalmer Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
144
Condition
Used, Like New
Number of Pages
142
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750704786
SKU
KEX0161500
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