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Transforming Education Policy
Philip A. Woods
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Description for Transforming Education Policy
Paperback.
Education is in a state of continual change and schools ever more diverse. People want more participation and meaning in their lives; organisations want more creativity and flexibility. Building on these trends, this timely book argues that a new paradigm is emerging in education, sowing the seeds of a self-organising system that values holistic democracy. It is an essential read for anyone (academics, policy-makers, practitioners, students, parents, school sponsors and partners) who is interested in how education can broaden its horizons.
Education is in a state of continual change and schools ever more diverse. People want more participation and meaning in their lives; organisations want more creativity and flexibility. Building on these trends, this timely book argues that a new paradigm is emerging in education, sowing the seeds of a self-organising system that values holistic democracy. It is an essential read for anyone (academics, policy-makers, practitioners, students, parents, school sponsors and partners) who is interested in how education can broaden its horizons.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847427359
SKU
V9781847427359
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99-50
About Philip A. Woods
Professor Philip Woods holds a Chair in Educational Policy, Democracy and Leadership at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, as well as being Co-director of FreeSpirit Education and Vice Chair of the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society. He is an internationally recognised scholar with extensive research experience and publications in the field of educational leadership and policy.
Reviews for Transforming Education Policy
"As practical as it is principled and thoughtful, Philip Woods’ latest book breaks important new ground in a characteristically engaging way." Michael Fielding, Institute of Education "Philip Woods has summarised admirably the historic problems confronting any public-facing organisation whose mission is related to the life chances of young citizens in democratic countries. He has a challenging, and often radical, view of democracy which nevertheless carries the conviction of reasoned persuasion about the ultimately attainable. At its heart is a view of human freedom and dignity which draws strength and inspiration from ideals that transcend passing political fashion." Martin Ashley, Edge Hill University