Temporality, Space and Place in Education and Youth Research

This book explores how time shapes the experience of education, highlighting the concerns and methods of education and youth research. It engages with theories and perspectives from sociology, history, and cultural and policy studies to examine the movement and layers of time in the memories, aspirations, and orientations of educational actors. The chapters feature case studies from Australia, the UK, India, South Africa, the Philippines, and Finland, covering topics such as social and educational differentiation, affective practices, intergenerational dynamics, collective memory, archiving, mobilities, and migration. The authors also discuss the methodological challenges of interrogating the times and places of education and historicizing the time and places from which we research, write, and work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate ways in which time shapes the very fabric of education, as well as the diverse concerns and methodologies employed in education and youth research. It poses thought-provoking questions such as: What emerges as our attention is drawn to the temporal dimension? What new perspectives open up when we consider the interplay between time and space? How can we approach temporality from fresh angles, shedding light on its interactions with both physical and cultural environments?

To address these inquiries, the book draws upon a rich tapestry of approaches from sociology, history, cultural and policy studies. It critically examines the movement and layers of time within the memories, aspirations, and orientations of educational actors, spanning across different lives, generations, and diverse locations. Drawing upon the politics of local/global relations and emerging transnational formations, the chapters present case studies situated in Australia, the UK, India, South Africa, the Philippines, and Finland. These case studies explore a wide range of topics, including processes of social and educational differentiation in disruptive times, affective practices, intergenerational dynamics, collective memory, archiving, mobilities and migration, school spaces, and difficult histories.

The authors engage in a methodological exploration, delving into the complexities of interrogating the times and places of education. They examine the construction of educational ideas, problems, and policy solutions, as well as the historical contexts from which we research, write, and work. Through this lens, they shed light on the ways in which our understanding of education is shaped by the temporal dimensions in which it unfolds.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and policymakers seeking to understand the multifaceted dynamics of time in education. It offers insightful perspectives, rich case studies, and methodological considerations that will contribute to our collective understanding of the educational landscape and its evolution over time.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367897789