Educational Trends Exposed: How to be a Critical Consumer

Educational Trends Exposed critically reviews eighteen prevalent trends in schools, colleges, and universities, providing educators with a practical tool to evaluate their effectiveness and worth. The book argues that trends reveal deeper truths about public education and offer valuable insights for agitating and collaborating for a modernized and socially equitable education system.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 166 pages
\n Publication date: 31 December 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Educational Trends Exposed is a comprehensive guide that delves into and critically evaluates eighteen of the most prevalent trends impacting schools, colleges, and universities over the past decade and beyond. Amid the constant buzz from news outlets, websites, and social media promoting various "this works" approaches and "quick fix solutions," this book serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to navigate the complexities and make informed decisions about educational trends.

The authors, David Armstrong and Gill Armstrong, approach these trends with a critical and expert eye, referencing the latest research and providing a framework for considering educational trends. They argue that these trends reveal deeper truths about the state and direction of contemporary public education in Australia, England, and the United States, offering original and thought-provoking analysis.

Through their comprehensive exploration, the book demonstrates that a deeper understanding of trends can impart valuable lessons, such as how parents, teachers, and educational decision-makers can work together to advocate for and collaborate towards a modernized and more socially equitable education system.

Educational Trends Exposed is a must-read for pre- and in-service teachers, as well as all educational decision-makers who are faced with the challenge of choosing which trend, if any, to adopt. By providing a comprehensive and critical analysis of these trends, the book empowers readers to make informed choices that can positively impact the future of education.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 212 x 236 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032151281\n \n