Intended to stimulate sociologically informed thinking about educating, this book has become firmly established in its field, winning places on reading lists for Education Studies, Initial Teacher Training and Continuing Professional Development courses. The book begins with a light-hearted taste of sociology, and then goes on to explore five key areas of education such as: the hidden curriculum; ideologies of educating; sociological perspectives and the study of education; educational life chances; and, the next learning system. This new edition includes sections on personalized learning, progressive education, and the impact of assessment on pupils. It also comes with a new chapter 'The Discourses of Education'.

Intended to stimulate sociologically informed thinking about educating, this 5th edition now includes sections on personalized learning, progressive education, and the impact of assessment on pupils. It also comes with a new chapter ' The Discourses of Education'

About the Author
Roland Meighan is a former Special Professor of Education, University of Nottingham, UK and Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham, UK. Clive Harber is Professor of Education and Head of the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK. Len Barton is Professor of Inclusive Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK. Iram Siraj-Blatchford is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK. Stephen Walker is a Reader in the Sociology of Education, and Visiting Professor in the Science of Education, University of Bari, Italy.

Reviews
'...it is very useful to the PGCE student as essentail reading and for [the] background knowledge needed for essays...' -- Amazon
"...it provides a thorough introduction to sociology as well as to education as a source of study... it is certainly a book to recommend to students and perhaps to many tutors as well, as a valuable addition to a reference collection." Mr Jonathan Tummons 22 June 2007 * ESCalate *



Book Information
ISBN 9780826481283
Author Dr Roland Meighan
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1020g