Power Dynamics in Education: Shaping the Structure of School Education in India

The author of this book investigates the new National Educational Policy (NEP) to bring social justice and transform education to match the imagination of students from diverse groups. It discusses critical pedagogy, dehumanization, power in education, and legitimacy in education, and the social psychological aspect of stereotyping, othering, and prejudices in the educational domain. It is of interest to students, teachers, researchers, academicians, educators, policymakers, schoolteachers, and those interested in the politics of education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The educational domain serves as a powerful platform for social mobility and social transformation. In this comprehensive exploration, the author delves into the newly introduced National Educational Policy (NEP) with the aim of understanding how it can foster social justice and revolutionize education to truly meet the diverse aspirations of students from various backgrounds. The author addresses critical issues related to emotion and authority in education, advocating for the integration of educational psychology that considers the self-conscious emotions of both students and teachers. The book reflects on profound topics such as critical pedagogy, dehumanization, power in education through bricolage, and legitimacy in education, all within the framework of critical educational psychology. Through rigorous research and insightful observations, the book sheds light on the social psychological aspects of stereotyping, othering, and prejudices within the educational realm.

This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers, academicians, educators, policymakers, school teachers, and anyone with an interest in education, school education, sociology of education, and educational psychology. Its insights and perspectives will contribute to advancing the field and fostering positive change in the educational landscape.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032136707