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Education, Policy and Social Justice
James Avis argues that post-compulsory education policy provides opportunities for a progressive and radical transformation of the theory and practice of working relationships.
Social Justice, Transformation and Knowledge
Social Justice, Transformation and Knowledge: Policy, Workplace Learning and Skills examines the policy contexts in which lifelong learning, vocational education and training and skill development is set. It provides a critique of neo-liberalism and its impact on vocational education and training and lifelong learning. It interrogates potentially progressive policy interventions that take for granted capitalist relations as these can become a form of ‘comfort radicalism’ that whilst calling for structural change remain lodged within capitalism. Such analyses are limited, particularly in austere conditions of worklessness with increasing numbers of workers surplus to the requirements of c...
Knowledge and Nationhood
This text examines the implications of government policy for the curriculum, the professionalism of educational practitioners, and the training and career options of young people. It argues for a new educational agenda which recognizes the importance of intellectual investment and innovation in all areas of educational provision and which addresses the profound changes taking place in the relationship between national and global citizenship. The text also includes a critique of New Right policies.
Vocational Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
This book examines the concept of the fourth industrial revolution and its potential impact on vocational education and training. Broadly located in a framework rooted in critical/radical theory, the book argues that the affordance of technologies surrounding the fourth industrial revolution are constrained by their location within a neoliberal, if not capitalist, logic. Thus, the impact of this revolution will be experienced differently across European regions as well as low and middle income economies. In order to break this impasse, this book calls for a politics based on non-reformist reforms, premised on an aspiration towards a socially just society that transcends capitalism.
Teaching in Lifelong Learning
"This is an excellent book for teachers entering the lifelong learning sector...it is a very helpful mirror and guide for those entering, or established in, this diverse and rewarding sector." Journal of Education for Teaching "This book achieves a skilful balance between theory and practice in that the text is theoretically informed whilst also being highly practical and accessible to a wide audience of teachers and trainee teachers." Dr Jaswinder K Dhillon, School of Education, University of Wolverhampton, UK This comprehensive book introduces key theories and concepts relating to learning and assessment as well as providing practical advice on teaching. It considers: the scope and history...
Teaching in Lifelong Learning 3e A guide to theory and practice
Addressing the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers, this bestselling textbook helpfully balances theory and practice, introducing key theories and concepts relating to learning and assessment as well as providing practical advice on teaching. Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current educational policy environment, this textbook for teaching provides thorough and extensive coverage of the topics for higher-level awards in Education and Training. The textbook provides a logical progression through the essential aspects of teaching, such as planning and assessment; it considers key related areas including teacher professionalism, equality and diversity, and mentoring ...
Lays of Ancient Virginia, and Other Poems
In 'Lays of Ancient Virginia, and Other Poems' by James Avis Bartley, the reader is taken on a journey through the rich history and culture of Virginia through poetic verses. Bartley's literary style is characterized by vivid imagery, intricate rhyme schemes, and a deep exploration of the human experience. The poems in this collection are steeped in the literary context of the Romantic era, delving into themes of nature, love, and the passage of time. Bartley's words transport the reader to a bygone era, evoking both nostalgia and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of Virginia. James Avis Bartley, a native Virginian, draws inspiration from his surroundings and his deep connection to the h...
