Books by Professor Patricia Broadfoot

This work is based on a research project. The authors have sought to get behind the opinions to discover what has actually been happening in schools. Chapter titles include: teacher stances and strategies in response to change and the changing role of headteachers.

An examination of the education system in England as compared with neighbouring countries, such as France. This text shows what pupils in England and France are doing in the classroom and what standards they achieve. The voices of the pupils themselves articulate numerous perceptions.

Covers definitions of educational assessment and the part it plays in relation to individuals and society. This book also covers the advent of assessment as a policy tool with league tables and targets underpinning the overwhelming impact of accountability requirements. It is useful for those seeking a non-technical introduction to assessment.