Contemporary Debates in Education: An Historical Perspective (Effective Teacher, The)

Brooks, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582057973 ISBN 13: 9780582057975

Publisher: Routledge, 1991

Did the Thatcher years and their aftermath constitute a revolution or a restoration in education. Do they represent a departure from, or a reinforcement of tradition? Contemporary Debates in Education is a thought-provoking volume which reviews the reforms of the eighties and early nineties, then follow this with an examination of the long-standing issues in education over the last century in order to relate current reforms and changes to their broader historical background, so that those with a general or professional interest in education can better understand the process in which they are involved.

About the Author:

Dr Ann Brooks is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Massey University, New Zealand and has previously lectured in the UK and USA. She is currently researching in the area of feminism, cultural theory and the media and has published Postfeminism: feminism, cultural theory and cultural forms (Routledge).

Synopsis:

"The Effective Teacher" series covers all aspects of teaching from the theory of education to the teaching of specific subjects. Aware of teachers' needs and the pressures they face, the series aims to take a realistic approach to teaching and to life in the classroom.