Creating Citizenship Communities [electronic resource] : Education, Young People and the Role of Schools /
Davies, I.author.
Sundaram, V.author.
Hampden-Thompson, G.author.
Tsouroufli, M.author.
Bramley, G.author.
Breslin, T.author.
Thorpe, T.author.
On the basis of a national research project undertaken in England, this volume explores how and why young people's engagement is so important globally in education and society, and looks at what teachers and students think about citizenship and community. The authors make recommendations to enhance understanding and the potential for engagement.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Why Is the Attempt to Promote Youth Engagement a Major International Issue?; 2 Exploring Citizenship and Community in Education in England; 3 Researching Young People's Engagement in Society; 4 Issues Arising from a National Survey of Schools; 5 Findings from the Focus Groups; 6 Creating Citizenship Communities through Teaching and Learning; 7 Creating Citizenship Communities: Lessons and Recommendations - Pulling the Threads Together; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
On the basis of a national research project undertaken in England, this volume explores how and why young people's engagement is so important globally in education and society, and looks at what teachers and students think about citizenship and community. The authors make recommendations to enhance understanding and the potential for engagement.
International education .
Comparative education.
Political science.
Childhood.
Adolescence.
School management and organization.
School administration.
Education and state.
Sociology, Urban.
International and Comparative Education.
Political Science.
Childhood, Adolescence and Society.
Administration, Organization and Leadership.
Education Policy.
Urban Studies/Sociology.