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

by Ruth Lupton, Debra Hayes

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447352488
Publisher:	Policy Press
Publication date:	04/30/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“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 Universityand The University of Queensland

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher