Key Issues in Education Policy by Stephen Ward

Key Issues in Education Policy by Stephen Ward

This book looks at state involvement in education and education policy. It explains the role of education policy in the context of the general direction of government policy, politics and the economy.

′Written with education studies students in mind, this book would also be a useful handbook for practising education professionals seeking insight into the political context of the settings within which they work..This is not a ′how to′ text: the reader tasks enable reflection and understanding, rather than suggesting action - an approach which I personally find refreshing...This text performs its function well and enables readers to gain insight and understanding of aspects of education which we cannot afford to ignore′ -
Learning and Teaching Update

′Ward and Eden have produced a useful and elegant text which deserves a place on the reading list of any education degree. I certainly hope that its readership goes beyond the most obvious target audience, as anyone involved in education would do well to read and enjoy this text′ - ESCalate

′Education Policy is increasingly complex and opaque - this timely book brings clarity and reason to bear and is an ideal starting point for students and teachers struggling to understand the political world in which they work′ - Professor Stephen J Ball, Institute of Education, University of London

"The book is far-reaching in its scope and critical vision." -- Clyde Chitty * Pedagogy, Culture & Society *

Stephen Ward is Head of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University.

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ISBN 13	9781847874665
ISBN 10	1847874665
Title	Key Issues in Education Policy
Author	Stephen Ward
Series	Education Studies: Key Issues
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2009-06-25
Number of pages	192
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