Education Studies

EducatIon and traInIng 14-19

Curriculum, Qualifications and Organization

Ann Hodgson and Ken Spours both at Institute of Education

‘This book offers a critical and informed analysis of the need for reform and the progress made to date. It is essential reading for both policy makers and practitioners’ – Sir Mike Tomlinson, Chief Adviser, London Challenge and former Chair, Working Group on 14-19 Reform

Education and training for the 14-19 age range is a complex, fast changing and contested terrain which has been the focus of enormous controversy. This book will help those involved in the education of young people understand the wider context for 14-19 reform, the main dimensions of government policy and how it is likely to affect practice. It also offers alternative views about the way forward.

The authors provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the emerging 14-19 phase in England, with a focus on A Levels and GCSEs, the 14-19 Diplomas, vocational learning, apprenticeships and institutional collaboration. Drawing on international and historical analysis, recent research and practice, as well as interviews with key policy actors, they set out the case for a more unified and strongly collaborative approach.

CONTENTS Discussing a 14-19 Phase in England \ Understanding 14-19: An Historical and Political Framework \ Reforming General Education \ The 14-19 Diplomas \ Vocational Learning, Employers and the Work-Based Route \ 14-19 Organization and Governance: Towards Strongly Collaborative Systems \ The Future of the 14-19 Phase in England

READERSHIP Education practitioners, policy makers and researchers; also postgraduate students on PGCE, masters and doctoral programmes

September 2008 • 176 pages Cloth (978-1-84787-181-7) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-84787-182-4) • £22.99

mEtacognItIon

John Dunlosky Kent State University and Janet Metcalfe Columbia University

Metacognition refers to the monitoring of one’s own thought processes and one’s existing state of knowledge and this textbook overviews the topic and its applications with regard to the needs of students of psychology, education and educational psychology. Easy-to-conduct demonstrations are included for students to try for themselves as are vivid illustrations of the course material and biographies which introduce students to some of the most influential leaders in metacognition.

CONTENTS Introduction \ History \ PART ONE: BASIC METACOGNITIVE JUDGMENTS \ Methods and Analyses \ Feelings of Knowing and Tip-Of-The-Tongue States \ Judgments Of Learning \ Confidence Judgments \ Source Judgments \ PART TWO: APPLICATIONS \ Law and Eyewitness Accuracy \ Education \ PART THREE: LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT \ Childhood Development \ Older Adulthood

READERSHIP Students in psychology, education and educational psychology

October 2008 • 344 pages Paper (978-1-4129-3972-0) • £27.00

chIldrEn, adolEScEntS, and thE mEdIa

Second Edition

Victor C Strasburger University of New Mexico, Albuquerque , Barbara J wilson University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Amy B Jordan University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

The Second Edition of this bestseller now includes: two new chapters on prosocial aspects of the media and educational • media a new chapter on media and family to show how families use media, • how families are portrayed in media and how parents use mediation strategies (or do not), and how siblings impact media use and effects expansion of the ‘questionable language and taste’ section in the sex • chapter to reflect a major current concern examples from new studies in all chapters • practical exercises and activities at the end of each chapter with • updated and expanded examples and scenarios suggested readings and at the end of each chapter. •

CONTENTS Dorothy G Singer Introduction \ Children and Adolescents: Unique Audiences \ Advertising \ Media Violence \ Jeanne Funk Electronic Games \ Sexuality and the Media \ Drugs and the Media \ Eating and Eating Disorders \ Rock Music and Music Videos \ Edward Donnerstein The Internet \ Bob McCannon Media Literacy: What? Why? How? \ Ten Arguments in Favor of Solutions

READERSHIP Students and researchers across the behavioural sciences

September 2008 • 640 pages Paper (978-1-4129-4467-0) • £29.99

InvEntIng adulthoodS

A Biographical Approach to Youth Transitions

Sheila Henderson , Janet Holland both at London South Bank University , Sheena McGrellis London South Bank University, based at the University of Ulster , Sue Sharpe London South Bank University and Rachel Thomson The Open University

Inventing Adulthoods offers a groundbreaking new perspective on young peoples’ experiences of growing up at the turn of the 21st century, arguing that a biographical approach is vital to understanding the holistic and dynamic character of their lives. Based on a study of a diverse group of young people over a ten year period, the book explores highprofile policy issues such as: education; employment; drugs; cultures of violence; and well-being.

READERSHIP Students in youth studies, education and social change, as well as youth workers, social workers and other community practitioners

2006 • 208 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-3068-0) • £65.00 Paper (978-1-4129-3069-7) • £20.99

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Education Studies

chIldrEn and cItIzEnShIP

Edited by Antonella Invernizzi and Jane williams both at Swansea University

‘This collection... is outstanding. It has an excellent grasp of the field and students in fields of both social studies of childhood and children’s rights and citizenship will gain a lot from reading and studying the book’ – Jens Qvortrup, Professor of Sociology, University of Trondheim Children and Citizenship offers a contemporary and critical approach to notions of children’s citizenship. Drawing on different disciplinary perspectives and including contributions by leading scholars in the field, this book makes explicit connections between theoretical approaches, representations of childhood, the experiences of children themselves, legal instruments, policies and their implementation.

READERSHIP Undergraduate and postgraduate students in health, social work, childhood and youth studies, education, social policy; policy makers and practitioners

2007 • 216 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-3537-1) • £70.00 Paper (978-1-4129-3538-8) • £21.99

human groWth and dEvEloPmEnt

Chris Beckett Anglia Ruskin University

This book provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to social and psychological human development across the lifespan. The author clearly presents the key theories and empirical evidence about the way people grow and change over the lifespan, relating theoretical ideas to practice in an accessible and lively way.

READERSHIP Students and academics in psychology

2002 • 242 pages Cloth (978-0-7619-7248-8) • £70.00 Paper (978-0-7619-7249-5) • £20.99

Informal lEarnIng In youth WorK

Janet R Batsleer Manchester Metropolitan University

Informal Learning in Youth work offers fresh perspectives on all aspects of informal education in the youth work setting. It explores key issues such as communication, power relations, ethics, gender exclusion, sexuality, race discrimination and social class. The author places particular emphasis on conversation as a key means of promoting informal learning and engaging effectively with young people.

Other key features include: case studies that illustrate the application of theory to real-life • practice an emphasis on critical reflection, including reflective questions • an accessible style, with key terms and tips for further reading • a four-part structure guiding the reader through different stages of • conversations and relationships in informal education.

READERSHIP Students on youth and community work, youth studies, and community education courses at BA and MA level

May 2008 • 208 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-4618-6) • £60.00 Paper (978-1-4129-4619-3) • £20.99

Available as inspection copy for lecturers

undErStandIng youth

Perspectives, Identities and Practices

Edited by Mary Jane Kehily The Open University

understanding Youth draws on recent research and the insights of young people to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of youth in late modernity. The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach and presents complex issues in an accessible and interactive way.

READERSHIP Students and practitioners concerned with youth and youth work, particularly those on undergraduate courses across a range of social science and education disciplines who seek to understand youth in changing times

2007 • 368 pages Cloth (978-1-4129-3064-2) • £75.00 Paper (978-1-4129-3065-9) • £22.99

SchoolS and SocIEty

A Sociological Approach to Education

Third Edition

Jeanne Ballantine Wright State University and Joan Spade SUNY College, Brockport

Schools and Society , Third Edition is a comprehensive, integrated overview of sociology of education and includes original readings and article excerpts by leaders in field as well as theory, methods, classical and current issues. By organizing the book around a theme the open systems approach the articles are integrated to give a holistic view of educational systems. The articles are tied together by introductions to each part in the system.

READERSHIP Students on upper-level undergraduate courses in sociology of education, foundations of education, social contexts of education or related courses taught in sociology or education departments

A PInE FORGE PRESS PuBLICATIOn

February 2008 • 576 pages Paper (978-1-4129-5052-7) • £29.99

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