| Description |
xiii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Education and equity -- 2. Reforming education: policy and practice -- 3. Ability and economy: defining 'ability' in the A-to-C economy -- 4. Selection 11-14: fast groups, 'left-over' mixed ability and the subject options process -- 5. Selection 14-16: sets, tiers, hidden ceilings and floors -- 6. Educational triage and the D-to-C conversion: suitable cases for treatment? -- 7. Pupils' experiences and perspectives: living with the rationing of education -- 8. Conclusions: rationing education |
| Summary |
"Recent educational reforms have raised standards of achievement but have also resulted in growing inequalities based on gender, 'race' and social class. This book reports detailed research in two secondary schools showing the real costs of reform in terms of the pressures on teachers and the rationing of educational opportunity. It will be important reading for any teacher, researcher or policy maker with an interest in equity in education."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-244) and indexes |
| Subject |
Educational equalization -- England -- London -- Case studies.
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Education and state -- England -- London -- Case studies.
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Education, Secondary -- Social aspects -- England -- London -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| Author |
Youdell, Deborah, 1970-
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| LC no. |
99013290 |
| ISBN |
0335203604 paperback |
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0335203612 hardcover |
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