Description:
This book highlights decisions governments have to make about their public education systems, the options they have before them and the consequences of their decisions. As well as covering issues such as values, curriculum, teacher training, structures and so on, the book addresses education planning for epidemics, pandemics and disasters.
Review Quotes:
"This book comes at a critical time when the values that underpin our democracy and its institutions, including schools, are under growing threats from the forces of globalisation. It recognises the urgent need for us to reconceptualise education, including the role of citizenship education, in ways that provide young people with the knowledge, skills and values not only to promote democracy but to protect and defend it. It also draws attention to the crucial role that that the education system plays in such a reconceptualization. Only a truly national education service can guarantee that all young people are educated to be the knowledgeable, responsible and reflective, active citizens that are and will be required to tackle with confidence the challenges of learning, working and living in 21st century societies. We ignore such a reconceptualization at our peril."
David Kerr, Consultant Director of Education, Young Citizens and Head of ITT, University of Reading
"The cumulative experience of the writers of this book is enormous. They have seen the system from so many different perspectives and their insights are fascinating. All of the writers are committed enough to offer their effort through a deep concern for the lasting health of the education system. It is a book well worth reading and it merits serious thought and action. In education we are trying to influence individual opportunity and build life-long habits and prospects so that today's children can make a positive difference to their world. As for the best way to do that, let's make decisions wisely."
Mick Waters, previously Director of Curriculum at the UK government's Qualification and Curriculum Authority