Getting To Know Schools In A Democracy

Getting To Know Schools In A Democracy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9781136612176
ISBN-13 : 1136612173
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Book Synopsis Getting To Know Schools In A Democracy by : Helen Simons

Download or read book Getting To Know Schools In A Democracy written by Helen Simons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1987. The central concept of the book is that of 'democratic' evaluation, one of the most influential ideas in the development of education practice in this country since professional evaluation emerged in the 1960s. The question explored, through an examination of the theory and practice of democratic evaluation, is whether it is possible to both posit and practice an approach to evaluation that provides an effective curb on the derivatisation and centralisation of information for educational decision-making. The book documents the emergence of politically conscious evaluation in this country and through two detailed cases explores the strengths and weaknesses of democratic theory in practice. Issues concerning the rights, obligations and freedoms of evaluators in the conduct and dissemination of evaluations are discussed.


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