Great Mistakes in Education Policy: And How to Avoid Them in the Future

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Ruth Lupton (The University of Manchester) Debra Hayes (The University of Sydney)

Great Mistakes in Education Policy

And How to Avoid Them in the Future

Ruth Lupton (The University of Manchester), Debra Hayes (The University of Sydney)

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English

Policy Press
30 April 2021

Educational strategies & policy; Organisation & management of education

Education policies should drive success and equity but in many countries they are failing to do so. Situating the cases of England and Australia within broader global policy trends, this book critically analyses what has gone wrong.

The authors draw on extensive research in education to review the impact of multiple policies on students, teachers and schools, with a focus on communities where children and young people need education most. They issue a fundamental challenge to the policy orthodoxies of recent decades and set out a blueprint for making education both better and fairer.

By: Ruth Lupton (The University of Manchester), Debra Hayes (The University of Sydney)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781447352457
ISBN 10: 1447352459
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 30 April 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Setting the scene Tests, tests, tests Schooling that works for some but not for others Teachers making less of a difference Mistake #1: turning to the market Mistake #2: letting test scores drive policy Mistake #3: over-prescribing teachers’ work Mistake #4: misunderstanding educational inequalities Mistake #5: leaving education out of education policy making Synthetic phonics: a ‘perfect storm’ of policy mistakes There are alternatives

Ruth Lupton is Professor of Education at The University of Manchester. She researches, writes and teaches about poverty and inequality, particularly in relation to education and neighbourhoods. Debra Hayes is Professor of Education and Equity and Head of School at Sydney School of Education and Social Work, The University of Sydney. Her research investigates inequitable effects of schooling in high poverty and difference contexts.

Reviews for Great Mistakes in Education Policy: And How to Avoid Them in the Future

"""A well-informed and highly engaging book by two respected scholars of education policy, which will capture the interest of policymakers and students alike."" Jake Anders, UCL Institute of Education ""This well-written book fills a gap in the current thinking on educational disadvantage, an interesting and very topical read."" Antony Hughes, The Harmony Trust ""This book will appeal to a broad readership. Its blueprint for educational change is more pressing and needed than ever."" Bob Lingard, Australian Catholic University and The University of Queensland"