Handbook of Education Politics and Policy
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (691 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415660440 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 458 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Detailed discussions of key topics touch upon important themes in educational politics, helping leaders understand issues of innovation, teacher evaluation, tensions between state and federal lawmakers over new reforms and testing, and how to increase student achievement. Well-known scholars in the fields of school leadership, politics, policy, law, finance, and educational reform examine the institutional backdrop to our educational system, the political behaviors and cultural influences operating within schools, and the ideological and philosophical positions that frame discussions of educational equity and reform. Chapter authors also provide suggestions for improving the political behaviors of key educational groups and individuals with the hope that an understanding of po
David Conrad said Looking for a conceptual framework for education politics and policy. Looking for a conceptual framework for education politics and policy? You'll probably find one here! These tier-one articles include authors from the tier-one world of education research (Malen, Lubienski, McCarhthy, et al.). Articles include ample citations, and the intended audience is the graduate student or researcher.The table of contents illustrates the topics -- Preface: Constants and Changes in the Politics of Education. PART I: THE INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL POLITICS. Chapter 1: Beyond Pluralistic Patterns of Power: Research on the Micropolitics of Schoo. "Not a great textbook by any means" according to Christopher W. Covert. A lot of integrated lit reviews culminating to make this editionnot a good thing in this instance. So many references cited within a paragraph in the text that the parentheticals become too distracting to understand the concept being written about even for this current PhD student. Further, the political analysis and atmosphere chapters are rudimentary at best without any real definitive concepts, only basic overviews barely scratching the surface of the political arena surrounding education in the US.
The book’s structure offers an excellent starting place for in-depth analyses of complex educational issues and provides readers with quick introductions to the major issues they face on a daily basis."--Lawrence O. It reflects the latest issues while providing insights into the enduring features of education policy and politics."--Kathryn A. Picus, Professor of Education Finance and Policy, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California"This comprehensive Handbook is the new go-to source for all readers, whatever their political views. "In this revised edition of their Handbook, Cooper, Cibulka, and Fusarelli have brought together a superb collection of material that is of value to both educational scholars and practitioners. McDermott, Associate Professor of Education and Public P
Cibulka is President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation(CAEP) and former dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky, USA. Fusarelli is Professor of Educational Leadership and Educational Policy at North Carolina State University, USA.. Bruce S. Cooper is a retired Professor of Educational Leadership in the Fordham University Graduate School of Education, USA. Lance D.