The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Gender and Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Gender and Education PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 287 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Educational equalization |
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The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Gender & Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Gender & Education PDF eBook |
Author | Madeleine Arnot |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 399 |
Release | 2006-09-27 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1134281994 |
This new Reader brings together classic pieces of gender theory, as well as examples of the sophistication of contemporary gender theory and research methodologies in the field of education. Leading international gender researchers address current debates about gender, power, identity and culture and concerns about boys’ and girls’ schooling, gender achievement patterns, the boys’ education debate, and gender relationships in the curriculum, the classroom and youth cultures. The Reader is divided into six sections which reflect contemporary concerns about Gender and Education: Gender and Educational Theory Difference and Power Identity Work Knowledge and Pedagogy Reflexivity and Risk Gender and Citizenship. A specially written Introduction from the editors, both experts in feminist and masculinity research, provides a much-needed context to the current educational climate. Undergraduates, postgraduates and academics interested in education, gender studies and women’s studies will find this a stimulating and important resource. The analysis of the gender dimensions of the curriculum, teaching and alternative pedagogies also provide important insights for practitioners wishing to promote gender equality.
The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Inclusive Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Inclusive Education PDF eBook |
Author | Keith J. Topping |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780415336659 |
"Each chapter ends with questions and issues for reflection. The book also includes an annotated list of further reading. It is designed to encourage readers to conduct their own research. This is a useful text for practitioner, postgraduate students, researchers, academics and policy-makers in education."--Jacket.
The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Multicultural Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Multicultural Education PDF eBook |
Author | David Gillborn |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Multicultural education |
ISBN | 9780415336635 |
Bringing together scholarship from both sides of the Atlantic, this book focuses on the questions that shape the field of multicultural education, offering the reader an opportunity to achieve a real grasp of the subject.
The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Higher Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Higher Education PDF eBook |
Author | Malcolm Tight |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780415327640 |
All those with an interest in higher education and higher education research will find this comprehensive collection of the past two decades' most influential readings on the topic an absolutely essential companion.
The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of Education
Title | The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of Education PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen J. Ball |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 299 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780415327756 |
The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Sociology of Education brings together a carefully selected collection of articles and book chapters to reflect enduring trends in the field of Sociology of Education. Focusing on the major issues confronting education today, this lively and informative Reader provides broad coverage of the field and includes sections on crucial topics such as: social class globalization gender curriculum social inequality and social justice students and classrooms. With an emphasis on contemporary pieces that deal with issues relevant to the immediate real world, this book represents the research and views of some of the most respected authors in the field today. Stephen Ball offers a collection that is theoretically informed, internationally applicable, and universally accessible. In a specially written introduction, Ball provides a much-needed context to the current educational climate. Students of sociology and sociology of education will find this Reader an important route map to further reading and understanding.
Feminism and 'The Schooling Scandal'
Title | Feminism and 'The Schooling Scandal' PDF eBook |
Author | Christine Skelton |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 2009-01-13 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1134050437 |
Feminism and ‘The Schooling Scandal’ brings together feminist contributions from two generations of educational researchers, evaluating and celebrating the field of gender and education. The focus throughout is on the years of compulsory schooling, examining key concepts in gender and education identified and developed by international thinkers in educational feminism. Topics covered include: social class, ethnicity and sexuality in relation to experiences in school; theories and methodologies for understanding gender; pedagogy and practice in education; and the direction of educational policy and the ‘problem of boys’. Providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary research and theory emerging from ‘second wave’ feminism and assessing their impact on pupils and teachers in today’s schools and classrooms, this book forms essential reading for anyone studying gender and education.