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Schools and Community The Communitarian Agenda in Education
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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Communitarianism, as a movement, is clearly a dominant theme within New Labour's educational policy. How does this affect education and the life and work of schools? Research has shown that there is a correlation between academic achievement and the strength of community life and awareness within a school. The aim of this book, therefore, is to introduce communitarian thought to classroom teachers... Read more
1. Communitarianism 2. Communitarianism and the Family 3. Communitarianism and Education 4. Citizenship Education and the Common Good 5. Communitarianism and Religiously Affiliated Schools 6. School Case Studies: Communitarian Practices? 7. Conclusion: The Communitarian Agenda in Education
Biography
James Arthur is Professor in Education and Deputy Head of the Centre for Educational Research at Canterbury Christ Church College. He has written widely on education and conducted research in denominational education policy and law, and is currently writing a book on Social Literacy and the National Curriculum and another on History, Citizenship and Democratic Education, both for Falmer Press. Richard Bailey is a Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Reading. He lectures and researches in physical education, child development and inclusive education.
'... provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic of the communitarian movement.' - Mitja Sardoc, Politeia: Network for Citizenship and Democracy in Europe
