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Equity in education An international comparison of pupil perspectives /

Based on the views of teenagers across Europe and in the Far East, this book argues that we need to reconsider how we judge schools and what they are for. It shows that the treatment of pupils in schools makes more difference to teenagers' views on society, and on what it means to be fair, than...

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Main Authors: Gorard, Stephen.
Group Author: Smith, Emma; Benadusi, Luciano.; Demeuse, Marc.; Greger, David.; Meuret, Denis.
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Educational sociology > Europe.
Educational equalization.
Educational sociology > Asia.
Students with social disabilities > Education.
Educational equalization > Europe.
Educational equalization > Asia.
Teenagers > Attitudes > Europe.
Teenagers > Attitudes > Asia.
Cultural studies.
Social research & statistics.
Schools.
Libraries, museums, schools (Children's/YA).
Students & student organisations.
Society.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230277335
Summary: Based on the views of teenagers across Europe and in the Far East, this book argues that we need to reconsider how we judge schools and what they are for. It shows that the treatment of pupils in schools makes more difference to teenagers' views on society, and on what it means to be fair, than it does to differences in attainment.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Originally published in: 2010.
Carrier Form: 216 p. : 66 ill.
ISBN: 9780230230255
9780230277335 :
0230277330 :
CLC: G40-052
Contents: Preface Re-considering What Schools are For Querying the Traditional Role of Schools in Attainment Why Schools Might Matter Why Teachers Might Matter The Importance of Listening to Pupils Listening to Pupils in Different Countries International Comparisons of Pupil Experiences The Notions of Justice Used by Different Groups of Pupils The Experiences of Pupils Educated Otherwise Identifying the Determinants of Justice The Practical Implications of Reconsidering What Schools Are For Appendix References Index.

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