{"product_id":"politics-and-the-primary-teacher-understanding-primary-education-series-9780415549592","title":"Politics and the Primary Teacher Understanding","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is primary education so high on the political agenda, and so contentious?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is the performance of primary schools so often in the media spotlight?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy should primary teachers trouble themselves with the politics of their work? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolitics and the Primary Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible introduction to some of the thorniest aspects of a primary teacher's role. It aims to support your understanding of the constant changes in education policy, give you confidence to engage critically with current political debates, and consider how you might shape your response accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding questions for reflection, and selected further reading and resources, it examines the complex interface between the work of a teacher and the world beyond the classroom walls. Key issues explored include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessment, testing, league tables and national accountability measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe media's impact in shaping both local and nati\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A distinctive and much needed analysis of primary teaching as political activity, Dr Cunningham’s new book is scholarly and stunningly well written. It shows how such apparently technical tasks as assessment, curriculum development, and school relationships are intrinsically political, and so challenges the traditional insulation of primary schools from the larger social and economic pressures that shape their practices. Compelling reading that should transform our conceptions of contemporary primary professionalism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Campbell, Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Warwick, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This excellent book provides a fascinating account of the evolution of primary education policy but also offers an enlightened vision for the future. A must read for anyone concerned for our children's wellbeing.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice Galton, Emeritus Professor, University of Leicester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book enables readers to confront critically the year zero\/ educational amnesia too characteristic of current and recent policy-making. It gives the reflecting student and the seasoned primary professional the necessary historical and political knowledge to analyse how primary education came to be as it is and to consider possible options that lie open in future.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColin Richards HMI (retired) Emeritus Professor, University of Cumbria, and Honorary Professor, University of Warwick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction: Exploring primary politics 2. The Primary School as a political institution 3. Curriculum: the politics of subject knowledge 4. Curriculum: the politics of citizenship, health and well-being 5. Pedagogy: a political issue? 6. Workforce and politics 7. National accountability: audit and inspection 8. Local accountability: school, community and local democracy 9. Going Forward Appendix: Politics and primary education – a recent history 1964-2011 Bibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577325326679,"sku":"9780415549592","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415549592.jpg?v=1746094899","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/politics-and-the-primary-teacher-understanding-primary-education-series-9780415549592","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}