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Hilarious & often moving drama revolving around a girl's search for the education she never had Screenplay by Willy Russell ...

& One way of describing Educating Rita would be to say that it was about the meaning of education Another would be to say that it was about the meaning of life A third that it is a cross between Pygmailion & Lucky Jim A fourth that it is simply a marvellous play painfully funny & passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy-tale with a quizzical half-happy ending& Sunday Times Educating Rita which portrays a working-class Liverpool woman&s hunger for education premiered at the RSC Warehouse London in 1980 & won the SWET award for Best Comedy of the Year It was subsequently made into a highly successful film with Michael Caine & Julie Walters & won the 1983 BAFTA award for Best Film Commentary & notes by Steve Lewis ...

This brief interpretive history of American schooling focuses on the evolving relationship between education & social change Like its predecessors this new edition adopts a thematic approach investigating the impact of social forces such as industrialization urbanization immigration globalization & cultural conflict on the development of schools & other educational institutions It also examines the various ways that schools have contributed to social change particularly in enhancing the status & accomplishments of certain social groups & not others Detailed accounts of the experiences of women & minority groups in American history consider how their lives have been affected by education while " Focal Point" sections within each chapter allow the reader to hone in on key moments in history & their relevance within the broader scope of American schooling from the colonial era to the present This new edition has been comprehensively updated & edited for greater readability & clarity It offers a revised final chapter updated to include recent change in education politics & policy in particular the decline of No Child Left Behind & the impact of the Common Core & movements against it Further additions include enhanced coverage of colonial & early post-colonial American schooling added materials on persistent issues such as race in education an updated discussion of the GED program & a closer look at the role of technology in schools With its nuanced treatment of both historical & contemporary factors influencing the modern school system this book remains an excellent resource for investigating & critiquing the social economic & cultural development of American education ...

From the schools of ancient times to the present day Gary Thomas explores how & why education has evolved has it has Examining education worldwide he explains the way schools work noting how curricula are remarkably consistent around the world Delving into some of the big questions Thomas explores the history of education in this Very Short Introduction Considering various styles such as progressive versus formal he also explores the ideas of some of the big theorists including Piaget & Vygotsky Looking at different forms of education & styles of teaching he considers the ways in which education is being enhanced by matching styles of learning to teaching & ensuring that schools are more inclusive & meaningful for a broader range of students He finishes by considering the ways in which education may develop over the coming century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Leading in education is a difficult job to do well Political financial & organizational pressures need to be managed smartly & difficult decisions need to be made Written in Bob Bates' trademark style this guide offers concise & clear support to help you lead & inspire in education In collaboration with Andy Bailey
- an experienced former headteacher & school inspector with recent Ofsted lead inspection experience Bob combines practical knowledge of leadership roles in education with robust theories underpinning leadership & management Covering a wide range of key areas including team-building coaching conflict change & budget management creating a supportive work environment & working with various stakeholders
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