Compulsory Schooling in Australia
Perspectives from Students, Parents, and Educators
Published on 26. January 2016
XII, 232 pages
978-1-137-51813-2 (ISBN)
Description
In an examination of the impact of education policy on Australia's diverse student population, this book asks if increasing the years of compulsory schooling can make the positive social impact its proponents claim. The authors' analysis reveals a policy disjuncture wrought by competing agendas of increased school leaving age and school choice.
Reviews / Votes
"Compulsory Schooling in Australia is a valuable and timely addition to current explorations of post-high school outcomes particularly for students for whom school has been difficult or alienating. Using data from students, parents, and teachers, Reid and Watson provide rich insights into the worlds of students who are expected to negotiate schooling in today's neoliberal context. This book promises to be a significant resource for academics, educators, policymakers, parents, and students. " Carl James, Professor, York University, Canada
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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave Macmillan US
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XII, 232 p.
File size
1,48 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-137-51813-2 (9781137518132)
DOI
10.1057/9781137518132
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Carol Reid | Katherine Watson
Compulsory Schooling in Australia
Perspectives from Students, Parents, and Educators
Book
11/2015
Palgrave MacMillan
€106.99
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Persons
Author Carol Reid: Carol Reid is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University, Australia.
Author Katherine Watson: Katherine Watson is a Research Associate at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Content
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Mapping the field
3. Everything's an alternative
4. You go here, you go there, where do you end up?
5. The pressure is too much
6. I just want to teach my stuff
7. Schools and Scales of Opportunities
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
