Based on research and interviews with pupils in years 10 and 11 (15 and 16 years old) about their views of the purpose of school and their own future employment and the way the two connect, this book offers a critique of the purpose of education and
Using research from a variety of secondary schools, the authors suggest ways to enable reality to match the ambitious expectations of political... Læs mere
The links between education and sustainable development are deepening, although subject to much controversy and debate. This volume... Læs mere
This title was first published in 2001. What impact has the National Curriculum for England and Wales had on pupils, teachers, academic and social standards in... Læs mere
First published in 1999, the focus of this ground-breaking study is on representing the mental world of the child with unprecedented clarity.
This report synthesizes the concern with social deviancy and crime which focuses on failure, and research on educational development which focuses on success. The book explores how environmental experiences play a role.