Equality in the Secondary School
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Equality in the Secondary School by Mike Cole
This book draws together a wealth of knowledge from a varied list of contributors all of whom recognise the importance of promoting equality in secondary schools. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge from a diverse group of contributors, this volume addresses the importance of going beyond equal opportunities. The contributors provide a compelling argument for promoting equality in secondary schools. Issues covered include: social class; 'race'; gender; sexual orientation; disability and special educational needs with reference to all subjects taught at secondary school level.
"'A timely and provocative look at the challenges for social justice educators at this precipitous moment in world historyPre-service teachers, clasroom teachers, teacher educators and education scholars and activists, both in the UK and North America, will great benefit from an engagement with this thought-provoking collection of essays from highly respected social justice educators.' (Peter McLaren, Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, USA) 'The first stepping stone to equality in education is the curriculum. This authoritative book tells how to achieve it subject by subject, tackling head-on the underlying great debates on equality, inclusion, citizenship, and social justice.' (Heidi Safia Mirza, Professor of Equalities Studies in Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK)"
Mike Cole is Research Professor in Education and Equality and Head of Research at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK, where he is also Director of the Centre for Education for Social Justice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781441194183 |
| ISBN 10 | 1441194185 |
| Title | Equality in the Secondary School |
| Author | Mike Cole |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Continuum Publishing Corporation |
| Year published | 2012-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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