Getting To Know Schools In A Democracy

The Politics And Process Of Evaluation

Helen Simons author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st May '87

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First published in 1987. The central concept of the book is that of 'democratic' evaluation, one of the most influential ideas in the development of education practice in this country since professional evaluation emerged in the 1960s. The question explored, through an examination of the theory and practice of democratic evaluation, is whether it is possible to both posit and practice an approach to evaluation that provides an effective curb on the derivatisation and centralisation of information for educational decision-making. The book documents the emergence of politically conscious evaluation in this country and through two detailed cases explores the strengths and weaknesses of democratic theory in practice. Issues concerning the rights, obligations and freedoms of evaluators in the conduct and dissemination of evaluations are discussed.

ISBN: 9781850001485

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 521g

308 pages