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Book SynopsisGillian Forrester is Associate Professor of Education at Staffordshire University, UK.
Dean Garratt is Professor and Head of School of Education at York St John University, UK.
Trade ReviewEducation policy is an increasingly complex arena and this book – extensive in its historical and geographical perspective, detailed in its examination of policy contexts and enactments, and critical in its insistence on digging beneath the status quo and challenging the platitudes of politicians and policy makers – lives up to its promise to unravel policy. I cannot think of a better guide for students, teachers and researchers. * Matthew Clarke, Chair Professor in Education, York St John University, UK *
The inclusive education chapter is one of the best I have seen. * Anne Ferguson, University of Glasgow, UK *
This book has always been well received by a number of academic tutors in teacher education. This book offers interesting analysis of education policy and fits nicely into modules that look at the nature of the curriculum in this country including policy/statutory review and changes. This book also allows you to see many of the bigger ideas associated with a curriculum and this serves to extend student perspectives on a curriculum, leading them into more political and social justice spheres. * Claire Morse, University of Winchester, UK *
Does exactly as the title suggests ... This is an excellent book for those attempting to understand education in light of recent policy initiatives with a critical lens. * Kamal Ahmed, University of Cumbria, UK *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. Introduction: The Development of Education Policy in the Modern Era 2. Education: Improvement or Control? 3. Policy and Social Justice 4. The Evolving Primary Curriculum 5. Developments in Early Childhood Education and Care 6. Post-compulsory Education 7. Economics of Education 8. Inclusive Schools: Special Educational Needs and Disability 9. Globalization and Policy-borrowing 10. Possibilities for Education Policy References Index
