1st Edition

The English Sixth Form A case study in curriculum research

By Philip Taylor, W. A. Reid, B. J. Holley Copyright 1974
200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1974, The English sixth form presents a comprehensive overview of the explicit characteristics and implications of sixth-form courses in an institutional context and in relationship to other organizations. The sixth form is an institution devoted mainly to providing an academic education for students who wish to remain in school beyond leaving age. Sixth forms are not... Read more

Acknowledgements Introduction: the scope of curriculum studies and research 1. The idea of a sixth form 2. The curriculum of the sixth form 3. The teacher and the curriculum 4. Aims and objectives 5. Influences and constraints 6. The role of the universities 7. Curriculum change and the organizational context 8. Research and policy: a concluding note Appendix A Appendix B Glossary Notes Selected References Index

Biography

Philip H. Taylor, W.A. Reid, and B. J. Holley