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OverviewOffering a philosophical perspective to the educational improvement agenda, this engaging text provides a new language for research into educational improvement, bringing leading-edge philosophy to current practice.Drawing on philosophical work, including that of Derrida, Foucault and Heidegger, the authors deconstruct the ethic of improvement before exploring key dimensions of education, its institutions and technologies. Each chapter draws on international case studies, provides engaging questions and makes suggestions for further reading to support the reader. Topics covered include: The Ethic of Improvement Teacher Education Leadership and Management Lifelong Learning The Rhetoric of Numbers The Governance of Childhood The State of Education ResearchAn essential text for all looking at how we think and talk about education and improvement. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kevin J Flint , Dr Nick Peim (University of Birmingham)Publisher: Continuum Imprint: Continuum ISBN: 9781306845052ISBN 10: 130684505 Pages: 321 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |