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Social Mobility and Education in Britain : Research, Politics and Policy
Building upon extensive research into modern British society, this book traces out trends in social mobility and their relation to educational inequalities, with surprising results.Contrary to what is widely supposed, Bukodi and Goldthorpe's findings show there has been no overall decline in social mobility – though downward mobility is tending to rise and upward mobility to fall - and Britain is not a distinctively low mobility society.However, the inequalities of mobility chances among individuals, in relation to their social origins, have not been reduced and remain in some respects extreme.Exposing the widespread misconceptions that prevail in political and policy circles, this book shows that educational policy alone cannot break the link between inequality of condition and inequality of opportunity.It will appeal to students, researchers, policy makers, and anyone interested in the issues surrounding social inequality, social mobility and education.
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Algorithms : Technology, Culture, Politics
Algorithms: Technology, Culture, Politics develops a relational, situated approach to algorithms.It takes a middle ground between theories that give the algorithm a singular and stable meaning in using it as a central analytic category for contemporary society and theories that dissolve the term into the details of empirical studies. The book discusses algorithms in relation to hardware and material conditions, code, data, and subjects such as users, programmers, but also “data doubles”.The individual chapters bridge critical discussions on bias, exclusion, or responsibility with the necessary detail on the contemporary state of information technology.The examples include state-of-the-art applications of machine learning, such as self-driving cars, and large language models such as GPT. The book will be of interest for everyone engaging critically with algorithms, particularly in the social sciences, media studies, STS, political theory, or philosophy.With its broad scope it can serve as a high-level introduction that picks up and builds on more than two decades of critical research on algorithms.
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The Politics of American Education
Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education, Joel Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives.This comprehensive overview documents and explains who influences educational policy and how, bringing to life the realities of schooling in the 21st century and revealing the ongoing ideological struggles at play.Coverage includes the influence of global organizations on American school policies and the impact of emerging open source and other forms of electronic textbooks. Thought-provoking, lucid, original in its conceptual framework and rich with engaging examples from the real world, this text is timely and useful for understanding the big picture and the micro-level intricacies of the multiple forces at work in controlling U.S. public schools . It is the text of choice for any course that covers or addresses the politics of American education. Companion Website: The interactive Companion Website accompanying this text includes relevant data, public domain documents, YouTube links, and links to websites representing political organizations and interest groups involved in education.
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The Transformative Politics of Music Education
This book introduces a unique approach to the interconnections between music education and politics.By taking a broader, more diverse, and explicitly ethico-political philosophical and theoretical stance, the book challenges institutional and structural conditions that may be resistant to change, and expands our understanding of the professional responsibility of music educators in the 21st century to meet a variety of societal and ecological challenges. Emerging from a collaboration between international music education scholars and prominent contemporary educational theorist Gert Biesta, this book connects contemporary educational theories with music education to unlock its transformational capacity.In eight chapters, the contributors show how music education can move towards ways of being and doing that are attuned to social justice and to the broader social and ecological responsibility of music professionals.Strengthening the interdisciplinary connections between music education and education, philosophy, sociology, policy studies, systems thinking, and more, the volume offers a renewed vision of the scope and boundaries of both music teacher education and professional work in music more widely. Connecting the decades-long work of internationally established music educator scholars and ideas from large-scale research projects with a shared interest in transformative theorisation, this book fills a knowledge gap and reframes the philosophy of music education as a vibrantly multidisciplinary, theory-generating field.Relevant to researchers and students across music teacher education and performance studies, this book speaks to both conservatoires and university contexts across Europe and North America, helping us unlock the transformative capacity of music education.
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Is technology easier than pedagogy or politics?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about whether technology is easier than pedagogy or politics, as each area presents its own unique challenges. Technology can be easier in the sense that it often provides concrete solutions to specific problems, such as automating tasks or streamlining processes. However, pedagogy and politics involve complex human interactions and decision-making processes, which can be more difficult to navigate. Ultimately, the ease of each area depends on the specific context and the individual's expertise and experience in that area.
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What is the research question for Aristotle's Politics?
The research question for Aristotle's Politics is centered around the study of the best form of government and the conditions necessary for a well-functioning political community. Aristotle seeks to understand the nature of political association, the role of the citizen in the state, and the principles of justice and equality within a political system. He also explores the different types of government and their strengths and weaknesses, aiming to identify the most effective and just form of governance.
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What could scenarios for future European politics education look like?
Future scenarios for European politics education could involve a greater emphasis on critical thinking and analysis of current political events and trends. This could include a focus on understanding the complexities of the European Union and its member states, as well as the impact of globalization and digitalization on European politics. Additionally, there may be a greater integration of interdisciplinary perspectives, such as economics, sociology, and history, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of European politics. Furthermore, there may be an increased emphasis on promoting civic engagement and active participation in the political process, as well as a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion in the study of European politics.
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What is politics?
Politics is the process of making decisions that apply to members of a group. It involves the activities associated with governance and power relations within a society. Politics encompasses a wide range of activities, including voting, lobbying, and governing, all aimed at influencing or controlling the policies and actions of a government or organization. It is a fundamental aspect of human society that shapes how resources are distributed, laws are made, and conflicts are resolved.
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Technology and the Politics of Instruction
In this study of computer-mediated instruction (CMI) in a U.S. research university that is the site of nationally known innovations in this area, Jan Nespor traces the varying material and organizational entanglements of a constantly reconfiguring network of people, things, categories, and ideas that are sometimes loosely, sometimes tightly entangled in forms of CMI.He unfolds how the different forms and meanings of CMI policy and practice were constructed over time, across departments, and in relation to students’ academic trajectories.Tying together a range of issues usually separated in discussions of instructional technology and examining often slighted topics, such as the articulations of local and national practices, this book questions the common vocabulary for making sense of CMI and contributes to educational change theory by showing how CMI has evolved both from the top-down and the bottom-up.Technology and the Politics of Instruction is distinctive in its multi-level approach and in the breadth of its conceptual frame.Departing from the mainstream research on instructional technology to focus on mundane and widespread forms of CMI—PowerPoint slides, CD-ROMs, self-paced labs, and the like—Nespor views these from multiple standpoints, not just what they mean for professors, but also for administrators and students.The effect is to displace the typical emphasis in CMI research from cutting-edge, high resource artifacts and systems (the importance of which is not questioned) to the politics and organizational processes that shape the uses of such things.This book is intended primarily for scholars and students in the fields of educational and more broadly organizational change, the politics and sociology of education, curriculum theory, higher education, and educational administration, and will also interest instructional technologists and technology developers.
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Ethics and Politics in Early Childhood Education
The early childhood services of Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy has gained worldwide interest and admiration.Drawing on the ‘Reggio approach’, and others, this book explores the ethical and political dimensions of early childhood services and argues the importance of these dimensions at a time when they are often reduced to technical and managerial projects, without informed consideration for what is best for the child. Extending and developing the ideas raised in Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Care and Education the successful team of authors make a wide range of complex material accessible to readers who may have little knowledge of the various important and relevant areas within philosophy, ethics, or politics, covering subjects such as:post-structural thinkers and their perspectivesthe history and practice of early childhood work in Reggio Emiliaglobalization, technological change, poverty, and environmental degradationethical and political perspectives relevant to early childhood services from Foucault and Deleuze, to Beck, Bauman and Rose. This book presents essential ideas, theories and debates to an international audience.Those who would find this particularly useful are practitioners, trainers, students, researchers, policymakers and anyone with an interest in early childhood education.
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The Politics of Education : A Critical Introduction
The Politics of Education provides an introduction to both the political dimensions of schooling and the politics of recent educational reform debates.The book offers undergraduates and starting graduate students in education an understanding of numerous dimensions of the contested field of education, addressing questions of political economy, class, cultural politics, race, and gender.Noted scholar Kenneth Saltman introduces contemporary educational debates and seriously considers views across the political spectrum from the vantage point of critical education, emphasizing schooling for broader social equality and justice. Updates to this second edition work through contemporary reform debates that include topics such as the reauthorization of ESEA, race and diversity, standardized testing and common core, and classroom technology.With opportunities for readers to engage in deeper discussion through Questions for Further Discussion and a Glossary of key terms, The Politics of Education remains a much-needed, accessible primer, providing the critical tools needed to make sense of the current politics of education.
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Language Education, Politics and Technology in South Asia : Shaping Inclusive Societies, Identities, and Futures
Bringing together research from the fields of linguistics, education and technology within the dynamic context of South Asia, this timely book investigates the ways in which these fields interact with each other against the backdrop of technological innovation, linguistic diversity, and socio-political transformation. Developing and expanding on findings and insights originating from a conference organised by the Education South Asia Initiative at the University of Oxford, this interdisciplinary book features academic reflections on language politics and diversity as well as empirical insights on linguistic, educational and technological transformations in the region.Featuring analytical and methodological approaches to the study of language and education, chapters range in context from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and address a range of issues such as the marginalisation of languages in education and policy, the interactions between language and social hierarchies in the South Asian context, and technology’s impact on language education, acquisition, usage, and preservation. Ultimately initiating dialogue on the need for positive changes in language, education research and policy, this book will appeal to scholars, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of language education, international and comparative education, and education and technology.Policy makers in international development and sociolinguistics may also find the volume of use.
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Is politics good?
The goodness of politics is subjective and depends on individual perspectives. Politics can be good when it serves the interests of the people, promotes equality, and ensures justice and freedom for all. However, it can also be seen as negative when it is driven by corruption, self-interest, and division. Ultimately, the goodness of politics is determined by the actions and intentions of those involved in the political process.
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Is politics xenophobic?
Politics itself is not inherently xenophobic, but it can be influenced by xenophobic attitudes and policies. Xenophobia, or the fear and hatred of foreigners or people from different cultures, can be present in political rhetoric and decision-making. However, it is important to distinguish between individual politicians or political movements that may espouse xenophobic beliefs and the broader concept of politics as a whole. Ultimately, the extent to which politics is xenophobic depends on the specific actors and policies involved.
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Is religion politics?
Religion and politics are distinct concepts, but they often intersect and influence each other. Religion can play a significant role in shaping political beliefs and policies, and political leaders may use religious rhetoric to appeal to certain voter demographics. However, it is important to recognize that religion and politics are separate entities with their own unique functions and purposes. While they may overlap at times, they are not synonymous.
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What are the differences between today's politics and Athenian politics?
Today's politics are characterized by representative democracy, where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf. In contrast, Athenian politics were based on direct democracy, where citizens directly participated in decision-making through assemblies and juries. Additionally, Athenian politics were limited to male citizens, while today's politics strive for greater inclusivity and representation of diverse groups. Furthermore, modern politics are influenced by complex party systems and professional politicians, while Athenian politics were more fluid and relied on the active participation of citizens in decision-making.
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