Exploring education at postgraduate level : policy, theory and practice Anne O'Grady and Vanessa Cottle

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Troublesome Learning Journey 2. Is everyone a Socrates now? A critical look at critical thinking Theory Section3. Applying Ed Thinkers to Contemporary Ed Practice 4. The application of psychological principles within education: appliance of science or pick-n-mix? 5. Educational Anarchy 6. Globalisation, Comparative Education and the Nation State 7. Gender: Stories and Lies - debunking myth and determining reality 8. Values production through social and emotional learning 9. Monitoring and Evaluating Learning 10. The Curriculum: Anyone can teach a dog to whistle Policy Section11. Contemporary Ed Policy 12. Meeting the needs of ESOL and EAL learners: A critical discussion of policy 13. Early Years WFD 14. Why bother with masterliness? 15. Accountability 16. Social Pedagogy 17. Social Class Practice Section18. Educational Leadership - developing insight into practice 19. Behaviour Mgt in schools 20. Developing critical thought about SEN 21. Reflective professional practice 22. Children's Places 23. Constructive Alignment 24. The Refuge of Relativism 25. Conslusion: Education - what's the point

There is a growing demand for educational professionals to develop a more critical understanding of the key and emerging debates in education so that they can better meet the challenges and demands placed upon them. Exploring Education at Postgraduate Level represents a range of perspective from educational experts to academic researchers and highlights the key issues surrounding contemporary education. Organised into three parts and drawing on key issues in education theory, policy and practice, the book considers areas such as special educational needs (SEN), evaluating learning, comparative education and gender. Featuring reflective questions, case studies and summaries of core ideas, the chapters include: The troublesome learning journey, Applying educational thinkers to contemporary educational practice, Values production through social and emotional learning, Policy research: in defence ad hocery? The politics of critical reflection in higher education and in the workplace, Developing critical thought about SEN, The refuge of relativism. Aimed at supporting students on Masters-level courses, this accessible but critically provocative text is an essential resource for those wishing to develop a more critical understanding of the role, purpose and function of educational systems and practices. Anne O'Grady is Principal Lecturer and Partnership Manager for the School of Education at Nottingham Trent University, UK