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A rare insider's view of educational development and problems in China since economic reform began in 1978, this volume critically examines the issue of political socialization through curriculum and compares the curriculum used during the Cultural Revolution with that compiled and used throughout China in 1988.

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Explores the socio-economic and policy context of education in advanced capitalist societies and indicates the manner in which the rhetoric of policy makers distorts the way in which skill is marshalled in the economy. This work examines the experiences of teachers and students in post-compulsory education.

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James Avis argues that post-compulsory education policy provides opportunities for a progressive and radical transformation of the theory and practice of working relationships.

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A monograph focussing on attainment at the end of secondary/high school education (and the interface with tertiary education). It combines re-analysis of secondary literature (including official statistics, institutional histories, interview data) and analysis of qualitative and quantitative primary research.

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Offers a comprehensive account of the development of English as a school subject. This text also examines the debates over English which have centred on the National Curriculum and its assessment. Drawing on data from two recent studies, it investigates what is taught in the English curriculum.

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Addresses the importance of going beyond equal opportunities. In this book, the contributors provide a compelling argument for promoting equality in primary schools. It covers issues such as: social class; 'race'; gender; sexual orientation; disability and special educational needs with reference to all subjects taught at primary school level.

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Exploring the United States through Literature describes the best of current print and nonprint materials teachers can use with their students to study individual states.

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Exploring the United States through Literature describes the best of current print and nonprint materials teachers can use with their students to study individual states.

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Extreme Curriculum Makeover: A Hands-On Guide for a Learner-Centered Pedagogy explores how to develop a learner-centered pedagogy through specific strategies that can be implemented in any classroom, at any grade level, and that can transform the traditional learning environme...

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Extreme Curriculum Makeover: A Hands-On Guide for a Learner-Centered Pedagogy explores how to develop a learner-centered pedagogy through specific strategies that can be implemented in any classroom, at any grade level, and that can transform the traditional learning environme...

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In addition, several state and organization information literacy standards are reviewed and interpreted, including the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning, developed by AASL and AECT (1998).

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This books primary purposes center on the need for placing the responsibility for determining student curriculum and academic achievement the local school level whereby school personnel determine the individual students personal interests and needs and design a curricular program for each student that fosters personnel success.

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This books primary purposes center on the need for placing the responsibility for determining student curriculum and academic achievement the local school level whereby school personnel determine the individual students personal interests and needs and design a curricular program for each student that fosters personnel success.

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How can parents, educators, business leaders and policy makers nurture creativity, prepare for inventiveness and stimulate innovation One compelling answer, this book argues, lies in fostering the invention of imaginary worlds, a.k.a. worldplay. First emerging in middle chil...

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They offer an in-depth discussion of creative thinking and its role in science, along with more than 50 exciting, mind-stretching activities that integrate the processes of creativity and invention into the science curriculum.

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Examines the implications of British government policy for the curriculum, the professionalism of educational practitioners, and the training and career options of young people. The book argues for a new educational agenda which takes account of globalization and provides intellectual investment.

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Leading, Teaching, and Learning is a resource for teachers taking action on Common Core State Standards to enhance student learning. Chapters focus on research-based instruction, academic language development, thinking and complexity, English learners, non-proficient readers, rigor, and collaboration for ongoing professional capacity building.

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Leading, Teaching, and Learning is a resource for teachers taking action on Common Core State Standards to enhance student learning. Chapters focus on research-based instruction, academic language development, thinking and complexity, English learners, non-proficient readers, rigor, and collaboration for ongoing professional capacity building.