Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Schools Since 1944 - Standard Bearers or Turbulent Priests?

This history of HMI since World War II shows how its independence derives from the work of the 19th century inspectors and examines the relationship between HMI and school, local education authorities and the government. It considers the effect of the 1988 and 1992 Education Acts.

Sommario

The Journal of the Secondary Heads Association - "John dunford"s extremly topical book manages to combine the academic rigour of a doctrate thesis, which is where it originated, with the wisdom and insights of an outstanding headteacher practitioner...John"s book is a tour de force. It is strongly recommended."

Institute of Education - "..excellent.."

History of Education Society Bulletin- " Her Majesty"s Inspectorate of Schools is...a much needed volume...it is accessible, well structured and presented...It is important not only for students of educational history but of interest to anyone who has recent experience of school inspections"

Journal of Education Policy- " an excellent book"

Headlines

"At a time when we ought to be debating the best mode of school inspection in this country, it is useful to have a book which reminds us of the benefits-and the shortcoming-of HMI before OFSTED.

Info autore

John E. Dunford

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John E Dunford, John E. Dunford, Dunford John E.
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.03.1998
• EAN: 9780713040289
• ISBN: 978-0-7130-4028-9
• Pagine: 272
• Peso: 500 g
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; EDUCATION / Administration / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Teaching staff, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Educational systems and structures, Schools inspection (& preparing for inspection), Teacher assessment