Synopsis
This book has developed from research into initiatives for school improvement in a range of secondary schools. It considers the views of students as a starting point and then charts action being undertaken to enhance the environment of classroom and
* to develop challenge in teaching and learning
* to consider learning styles and the use of teaching strategies to meet these
* to analyse the nature of successful staff student relationships
* to help students to see the rationale for and importance of integration in the curriculum
* to chronicle endeavours being made to achieve gender equality.
The book concludes with consideration of the relationship between culture and achievement. Each chapter offers a blend of research data, real cases for discussion, contemporary literary comment and action points. Reference is also made to lines of further investigation using internet sources.
It will be an invaluable text for student teachers and teachers undertaking school based in-service work.
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About the Author
Sue Law is Director of Inservice Education, of the University of Keele, U.K.
Derek Glover is Honorary Professor of Education at the University of Keele and Research Fellow at the University of London, Institute of Education.
Jonathan Glover is Professor of Ethics at King's College, London. His previous books include "Causing Death and Saving Lives" and "I: Philosophy and Psychology of Personal Identity,"
Derek Glover is Honorary Professor of Education at the University of Keele and Research Fellow at the University of London, Institute of Education.
Review
"A distillation of good practice with case histories for discussion alongside research insights and contemporary perspectives." - Leadership Focus
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