Chapter
Chapter links to the QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: Education Studies
Who should read this book?
Chapter 1 Thinking critically to become a high achieving practitioner
Chapter 2 The historical context of English education (1988–the present)
Chapter 3 Current approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
Chapter 4 Perspectives on safeguarding and behaviour strategies
Chapter 5 Inclusion, equality and special educational needs
Chapter 6 Leadership, management, teamwork and quality
Chapter 7 Adult, family and community education
Chapter 8 Comparative education: learning from other countries
Chapter 9 Making a difference: practitioner-led research
Chapter 10 Looking to the future: education technology
1 Thinking critically to become a high achieving practitioner
Principles of critical thinking
The importance of critical thinking
Sourcing and analysing information
Forming and using judgements
Sourcing and analysing information
Forming and using judgements
Critical thinking and professional practice
Critical thinking and teacher standards
Teaching critical thinking
Limitations of critical thinking
2 The historical context of English education (1988–the present)
An overview of key education policies
Compulsory and post-compulsory education
Changes to the structure of schools and the introduction of academies
Education Reform Act (1988)
The National Curriculum and standardisation of practices
Education and Skills Act (2008)
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act (2009)
Key educational policy drivers
Quality assurance inspectorates
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (Scotland)
The Education and Training Inspectorate (Northern Ireland)
Competition and change to initial teacher education
Changes to initial teacher education
Evaluating social mobility strategies
Strategies for raising social mobility: Pupil Premium
3 Current approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
Effective teaching and learning
What makes a great teacher?
Core skills and specialisms
Mathematics and English/literacy
Assessment and accountability
4 Perspectives on safeguarding and behaviour strategies
Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
Children and Families Act (2014)
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Preventing radicalisation and terrorism
Fundamental British Values
5 Inclusion, equality and special educational needs
The history of inclusion, equality and SEND
The importance of social mobility
Inclusion in the classroom and beyond
6 Leadership, management, teamwork and quality
Academies and free schools
Leadership and management
Role of leadership in schools
Educational leadership and management
Examples of leadership styles applicable to educational settings
Transformational leadership
Accountability and quality assurance
7 Adult, family and community education
Comparing formal and informal education approaches
Policies and practices to promote lifelong learning outside the school system
Urban and rural community education
Prison and offender education
8 Comparative education: learning from other countries
Key approaches to comparative education
Type one CE: large-scale comparative international assessments and surveys
Type two CE: policy advocacy
Type three CE: peer-reviewed academic study
Comparative education: rationale and criticisms
Improve education to enhance economic competitiveness in a globalised world
Compare and evaluate performance between different countries
Identify successful approaches that can be adapted
Criticise current or past performance to justify education policy reform
9 Making a difference: practitioner-led research
Using literature and theoretical frameworks
The research question or hypothesis
Research methods and tools
Ethical issues in research
Data analysis and findings
10 Looking to the future: education technology
The historical context of technology in education
Education technology pedagogy
Education technology, inclusion and social mobility
E-safety and data protection
Education technology developments
A Concise Guide to Education Studies
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