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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457418303321

Autore

Lea John

Titolo

Working in post-compulsory education [[electronic resource] /] / John Lea ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkshire [England] ; ; Philadelphia, Pa., : Open University Press, 2003

ISBN

1-280-95438-8

9786610954384

0-335-22612-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (200 p.)

Disciplina

373.2/38

373.238

Soggetti

Post-compulsory education

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Post-compulsory education in context -- pt. 2. The organization of post-compulsory education -- pt. 3. Conducting research in educational settings.

Sommario/riassunto

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 spl