1st Edition
Education in the United Kingdom Structures and Organisation
Edited By Liam Gearon
Copyright 2002
256 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
260 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
260 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
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This accessible book provides a basic understanding of the structure and organization of education in the United Kingdom in a time of rapid change and devolved government. It is designed as an introductory guide and reference work for all with an interest in education, including trainee and newly qualified teachers, university lecturers, school-based mentors, and governors and managers. It... Read more
Part 1 Schools in the United Kingdom: structures and organisation, including regional variations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; Part 2 Curriculum, assessment and inspection including pre-school, primary, secondary, and further education, with a section on special needs; Part 3 Denominational and Independent Provision: Including Church of England and Roman Catholic schools, developing religious provision and Independent schools; Part 4 University Education and Teacher Training, including mentoring, school and university partnerships, quality assurance and inspection; Part 5 Educational research, including definitions and current trends.
Biography
Liam Gearon is Reader in Education at the University of Surrey Hoehampton
