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Taking Education Really Seriously
Taylor and Francis 2001; US$ 57.95Michael Fielding looks at what the Labour Government has achieved in the last four years with its policy of 'education, education, education'. There has been widespread disappointment in New Labour's education policies, which on the whole have not steered too far wide of those put in place by Margaret Thatcher, including issues of marketisation, testing... more...
Learning Through Collaborative Research
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 160.00This book covers the seven-year project involving China, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, and the US, to show how collaborative research can help expand worldwide knowledge of education. more...
Visions of Jewish Education
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 34.00Six leading scholars - representing Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and secular perspectives - address the challenges of the open society to Jewish continuity by considering visions of Jewish education appropriate for our time and circumstances. The book emphasizes the continuity of theory and practice, translating theory into practice. more...
Beyond Rhetoric
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 70.00Adults with busy lifestyles, whatever their education level or employment situation, may well ask why they should resume learning. The reality is that the changing requirements of knowledge-based societies, skill shortages and the increasing importance of civil participation and social cohesion drive the need to continually update adults' skills and... more...
Co-financing Lifelong Learning
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 39.00Lifelong learning is not yet a reality for all. Economic and financial factors continue to limit opportunities in ways that are neither efficient nor equitable. Part of the problem is that our societies still have the habit of viewing learning as something for the young, something that is state supported. more...
Education Policy Analysis -- 2003 Edition
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 35.00Improving the quality of education is a key policy objective in OECD countries. Major education reforms are underway around the world in response to demands to make lifelong learning opportunities available to all. Education Policy Analysis provides an opportunity to reflect on, and learn from, this rich international experience. more...
Young Person's Character Education Handbook
JIST Publishing 2005; US$ 16.95This essential guide is a fun, relevant way to introduce students to key character traits. The Young Person's Character Education Handbook helps students understand why character is important and how character contributes to success in school, at home, and in life. Each unit describes one positive character trait in an engaging and consistent way for... more...
Political Agendas for Education
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 22.95In Political Agendas for Education: From Change We Can Believe In to Putting America First, Third Edition, Joel Spring describes and analyzes the current educational agendas of major political players and organizations. His analyses of the interrelationships between right-wing think tanks and school reform, and the political background of proposals... more...
Education And The Market Place
Taylor and Francis 1994; US$ 65.95This collection of essays debates the application of market principles to and within the context of education. Throughout, the educational and public policy issues raised by the application of market principles to education are closely examined. more...
Researching education policy
Taylor and Francis 1994; US$ 58.95The methodology researching of educational policy is the subject of this book. It takes a "behind the scenes" look at the conducting, the analysis and the interpretation of research carried out into educational policy issues revolving around the 1988 Education Reform Act.; The contributors draw on their project research experience to demonstrate the... more...









