Politics and the Primary Teacher.

Why is primary education so high on the political agenda, and so contentious? Why is the performance of primary schools so often in the media spotlight? Why should primary teachers trouble themselves with the politics of their work? Politics and the Primary Teacher is an accessible introduction to s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cunningham, Peter
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor & amp; Francis, 2011.
Series:Understanding primary education series.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Why is primary education so high on the political agenda, and so contentious? Why is the performance of primary schools so often in the media spotlight? Why should primary teachers trouble themselves with the politics of their work? Politics and the Primary Teacher is an accessible introduction to some of the thorniest aspects of a primary teacher's role. It aims to support your understanding of the constant changes in education policy, give you confidence to engage critically with current political debates, and consider how you might shape your response accordingly. Including questions for re.
Physical Description:1 online resource (158 pages).
ISBN:9780203135891
020313589X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.