
Working in Post-Compulsory Education
Open University Press
Published on 16. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-335-21105-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book looks at the issues facing teachers and trainers currently working in the field of post compulsory education including questions of vocationalism, managerialism, professionalism, accountability, and educational research. Although aimed in part at raising awareness of such issues and the contrasting views which might be held it is intended that readers will use the book to develop an active engagement with these issues. This may be achieved through reflection and evaluation within their own professional context but also through embarking on their own research projects.
The book is split into three sections. The first section deals with issues raised by locating post compulsory education within a wider social, political and economic context. The second section looks at issues raised by considering post compulsory education in its organizational context. The third section looks at methodological issues connected with conducting research in post compulsory settings.
The format for each section includes overviews with self-assessment exercises, followed by different authors pursuing particular lines of inquiry, finishing with suggestions for ways in which readers might engage in debate and research.
The book is split into three sections. The first section deals with issues raised by locating post compulsory education within a wider social, political and economic context. The second section looks at issues raised by considering post compulsory education in its organizational context. The third section looks at methodological issues connected with conducting research in post compulsory settings.
The format for each section includes overviews with self-assessment exercises, followed by different authors pursuing particular lines of inquiry, finishing with suggestions for ways in which readers might engage in debate and research.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-21105-0 (9780335211050)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dennis Hayes is Head of the Centre for Professional Learning, Canterbury Christ Church University. During 2006-7, he was joint president of the University and College Union
Andy Armitage is Head of the Department of Post-Compulsory Education, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Andy Armitage is Head of the Department of Post-Compulsory Education, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Part one: Post compulsory education in context
In defence of vocationalism
The changed nexus between work and education
Part two: The organization of post-compulsory education
Managerialism and professionalism in post-compulsory education
Accountability and effectiveness in post-compulsory education
Part three: Conducting research in educational settings
The case for action research
The truths about educational research
Bibliography
Index.
Introduction
Part one: Post compulsory education in context
In defence of vocationalism
The changed nexus between work and education
Part two: The organization of post-compulsory education
Managerialism and professionalism in post-compulsory education
Accountability and effectiveness in post-compulsory education
Part three: Conducting research in educational settings
The case for action research
The truths about educational research
Bibliography
Index.