Scottish Education : post-devolution - Couverture souple

Bryce, T-B-K

 
9780748616251: Scottish Education : post-devolution
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 074861625X ISBN 13 : 9780748616251
Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2003

Synopsis

The second edition of the standard text on educational provision in Scotland covers educational practice and professional thinking from pre-school and primary through secondary to tertiary level. It provides comprehensive coverage of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment, educational institutions and policies, current achievements and future challenges, locating Scottish education within its social, cultural and political context.Key features of the new edition:*Analyses of the impact of the Scottish Parliament *Descriptions of new government departments *Coverage of new topics including Financing of educational provision; School and work; Scottish languages; Outdoor education; an International perspective*Review of National Priorities and the National Debate *Explanation of changes to school curricula and assessment *An account of new institutional arrangements and organizationsThis is a substantial updating of the first edition taking account of the many changes post-devolution, featuring more than 40 new authors. The new volume offers fresh, frank and authoritative commentary on every area of education in Scotland and is essential reading for anyone concerned with this important aspect of Scottish life.

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À propos des auteurs

Tom Bryce is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Strathclyde. A former Vice-Dean for Research, his interests are principally concerned with Scottish teacher education and with science education, much of his research being published in the international literature.

Walter Humes is Honorary Professor of Education at the University of Stirling. Prior to retirement in 2010, he held professorships at the universities of Aberdeen, Strathclyde and West of Scotland.

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Éditeur
Edinburgh University Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
074861625X
ISBN 13 
9780748616251
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
1104
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Personne responsable
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