Educational Research

Beyond Binaries in Education Research explores the ethical, methodological, and social justice issues relating to conceptualizations of binary opposites in education research, particularly where one side of the dualism is perceived to be positive and the other negative. In education research these m..

Beyond Binaries in Education Research explores the ethical, methodological, and social justice issues relating to conceptualizations of binary opposites in education research, particularly where one side of the dualism is perceived to be positive and the other negative. In education research these m..

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This fascinating book draws on the expertise of those currently making a stimulating contribution to the literature on doctoral education. Questions are posed about the purposes of doctoral study and how it is changing...

This volume offers a comprehensive look at the pervasive & weighty problem of cheating on tests. It will appeal to all serious stakeholders in our educational system, from parents & school board members to professionals in schools & the testing industry...

Published in 1988. Christianity has been one of the most potent forces in the development of education. This book critically examines this influence and discusses its political implications...

Education has been widely criticised as being too narrowly focused on skills, capacities and the transference of knowledge that can be used in the workplace.As a result of the dominance of economic rationalism and neo-liberalism, it has become commodified and marketed to potential customers. As a co..

Published in 1986, this book addresses the controversial classroom dilemma of ability segregation versus integration. Sociologists, teachers and educational psychologists will find this a stimulating but practical study of ability grouping and streaming in schools...

Published in 1994, this book examines the processes through which independent school community service programs, as educational innovations, become more or less institutionalized in nine independent schools...

This book explores the contributions, actual and potential, of complexity thinking to educational research and practice. While its focus is on the theoretical premises and the methodology, not specific applications, the aim is pragmatic--to present complexity thinking as an important and appropriate..

Published in 1988, this bibliography focuses on four main areas; descriptions of the computer and its effects on human thinking and learning, computers in teaching situations, problems arising from the use of computers, and examinations of the future use of computers in education...

Connecting Research and Practice for Educational Improvement presents richly illustrated cases of how more collaborative relationships between researchers and educators can yield more relevant research that impacts practice...