The Comprehensive Public High School

Historical Perspectives
2006. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-4039-6489-2
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 207 Seiten, Format (B × H): 146 mm x 217 mm, Gewicht: 366 g

Reihe: Secondary Education in a Changing World

This book traces the decline of the public comprehensive high school. New educational markets emphasized school diversity and parental choice rather than social equity through common schooling, and they were criticized for declining standards. The book also considers government education policies and their regional manifestations.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sherington, G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Origins of the Comprehensive High School Social and Political Contexts The Social Justice Era The Comprehensive High in an Education Market Embattlement and Survival Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

GEOFFREY SHERINGTON is Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, Australia.
CRAIG CAMPBELL is Senior Lecturer, History of Education, University of Sydney, Australia.