Books in the Contemporary Issues in Education Studies series

Provides an overview on how far we have come in educational policy and practice in regards to inclusive education, and suggests possible ways forward. This title brings together and analyses a range of theories and research in exploring inclusion in education.

Explores the benefits and dangers of the increasing use of technology in education. This book encourages the reader to engage with various facets of the debate considering the philosophical, psychological and sociological implications of the relationship between technology and education.

Introduces the debate surrounding teaching and learning in urban settings in contemporary Britain, and the impact this has on education. This text considers the way we approach teaching and learning in the urban context and examines the debates concerning developments in wider social, cultural, political and economic contexts.

Explores the inter-relationship between the three fields and considers how these relationships have informed teaching practice, especially in the school context. In this book, reflective exercises, interviews, chapter summaries and useful websites will encourage and support student learning and the application of new concepts.

A guide to a key area of Education Studies BA courses offering an introduction to the emergence of modern and post-modern childhoods. It considers the social construction of childhood through the institutions of education. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students on education studies and related courses.

A guide to a key area of Education Studies BA courses offering an introduction to the emergence of modern and post-modern childhoods. It considers the social construction of childhood through the institutions of education. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students on education studies and related courses.

Considers the key international issues in education and investigates the changes stemming from the rapid social, economic and cultural transformations associated with globalization.

Explores the inter-relationship between the three fields and considers how these relationships have informed teaching practice, especially in the school context. In this title, reflective exercises, interviews, chapter summaries and useful websites may encourage and support student learning and the application of new concepts.