Girls and exclusion : rethinking the agenda / Audrey Osler and Kerry Vincent.

By:

Osler, Audrey [author.]

Contributor(s):

Vincent, Kerry, 1961- [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

041530315X
9780415303156
0415303168
9780415303163

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

371.543 21

LOC classification:

LB3089.4.G7 O84 2003

Contents:

Introduction: rethinking exclusion and inclusion -- 1. Girls: not a problem? -- 2. Re-defining inclusion and exclusion -- 3. Sanctions and support -- 4. Success and survival -- 5. Experiences of exclusion and inclusion -- 6. Barriers to achievement -- 7. Lessons for schools and policy-makers.

Summary: The widespread view held by schools, local education authorities and the media that girls are "not a problem" is a myth. By drawing directly on girls' own accounts and experiences of school life and their perception of exclusion, this book offers fresh perspectives on the issue of disaffection amongst girls, which often conflicts with commonly-held assumptions by professionals working in the field and by the media.Review: "The widespread view that girls are succeeding in education and are therefore 'not a problem' is a myth. By drawing directly on girls' own accounts and experiences of school life and those of professionals working with disaffected youth, this book offers startling new perspectives on the issue of exclusion and underachievement amongst girls." "The book demonstrates how the social and educational needs of girls and young women have slipped down the policy agenda in the UK and internationally. The authors argue for a re-definition of school exclusion which covers the types of exclusion commonly experienced by girls, such as truancy, self-exclusion, or school dropout as a result of pregnancy. Drawing on girls' own ideas, the authors make recommendations as to how schools might develop as more inclusive communities where the needs of both boys and girls are addressed equally." "This book is essential reading for postgraduate students, teachers, policy-makers and LEA staff dedicated to genuine social and educational inclusion."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	North Campus North Campus Main Collection	371.543 OSL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		A292129B

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The widespread view held by schools, local education authorities and the media that girls are "not a problem" is a myth. By drawing directly on girls' own accounts and experiences of school life and their perception of exclusion, this book offers fresh perspectives on the issue of disaffection amongst girls, which often conflicts with commonly-held assumptions by professionals working in the field and by the media.

"The widespread view that girls are succeeding in education and are therefore 'not a problem' is a myth. By drawing directly on girls' own accounts and experiences of school life and those of professionals working with disaffected youth, this book offers startling new perspectives on the issue of exclusion and underachievement amongst girls." "The book demonstrates how the social and educational needs of girls and young women have slipped down the policy agenda in the UK and internationally. The authors argue for a re-definition of school exclusion which covers the types of exclusion commonly experienced by girls, such as truancy, self-exclusion, or school dropout as a result of pregnancy. Drawing on girls' own ideas, the authors make recommendations as to how schools might develop as more inclusive communities where the needs of both boys and girls are addressed equally." "This book is essential reading for postgraduate students, teachers, policy-makers and LEA staff dedicated to genuine social and educational inclusion."--BOOK JACKET.

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