One of the greatest resources a school has, is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined are therefore matters of utmost importance. Major trends of increased control and new managerialism are occurring in most OECD countries, radically altering both the content and form of teacher education. This book outlines changes in teacher education and professional development and, by drawing on recent research findings, explores thed positive and negative impacts on the nature of teaching and the shape of the profession.
One of the greatest resources a school has, is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined are therefore matters of utmost importa...
One of the greatest resources a school has is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined are therefore matters of utmost importance. Major trends of increased control and 'new mangerialism' are occurring in most OECD countries, radically altering both the content and form of teacher education. This book outlines recent changes in teacher education and professional development and, by drawing on recent research findings, explores the positive and negative impacts on the nature of teaching and the shape of the profession.
One of the greatest resources a school has is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined are therefore matters of utmost importan...
This text focuses on the theory of class as it relates to women. It debates questions such as: how do women define themselves in terms of social class and why?; is definition important or not?; what part does education play in our understanding of class?; and how does class affect relationships?
This text focuses on the theory of class as it relates to women. It debates questions such as: how do women define themselves in terms of social class...
This text focuses on the theory of class as it relates to women. It debates questions such as: how do women define themselves in terms of social class and why?; is definition important or not?; what part does education play in our understanding of class?; and how does class affect relationships?
This text focuses on the theory of class as it relates to women. It debates questions such as: how do women define themselves in terms of social class...
Do girls do better in single-sex or co-educational schools?
Up to now, discussion has centred on girls academic achievements in single or mixed-sex groups, but Pat Mahony 's research clearly demonstrates that this is not the only issue, and that co-education is damaging for girls socially as well as academically. She challenges the argument that co-education is desirable because it is more normal. Her research reveals that it is normal for girls to be put down in class, to be verbally abused and sexually harassed by boys, and yes, this will be their normal experience as women. But does...
Do girls do better in single-sex or co-educational schools?
Up to now, discussion has centred on girls academic achievements in single or mixed-s...
Do girls do better in single-sex or co-educational schools? Up to now, discussion has centred on girls' academic achievements in single or mixed-sex groups, but Pat Mahony's research clearly demonstrates that this is not the only issue, and that co-education is damaging for girls socially as well as academically. She challenges the argument that co-education is desirable because it is more normal. Her research reveals that it is normal for girls to be 'put down' in class, to be verbally abused and sexually harassed by boys, and yes, this will be their 'normal' experience as women. But does...
Do girls do better in single-sex or co-educational schools? Up to now, discussion has centred on girls' academic achievements in single or mixed-sex g...
