Reassessing gender and achievement: questioning contemporary key debates/ Becky,Francis and Christine Skelton

By:

Francis,B. Becky,Francis

Contributor(s):

Skelton,C. Christine,Skelton [Author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London: Routledge, 2005.Description: vii, 200p.: ill.; 23 cmISBN:

9780415333253

LOC classification:

DUCE 212.93G7F73

Summary: Challenging current theories about gender and achievement, this book assesses the issues at stake and analyses the policy drives and changing perceptions of gender on which the 'gender and achievement' debates are based. This new topical book guides the reader through the different theories and approaches, drawing together and reviewing work on gender and educational performance. The authors also highlight the continuing problems experienced by girls in terms of achievement and classroom interaction. The subjects covered include:

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includes Appendix,reference and index

Challenging current theories about gender and achievement, this book assesses the issues at stake and analyses the policy drives and changing perceptions of gender on which the 'gender and achievement' debates are based.
This new topical book guides the reader through the different theories and approaches, drawing together and reviewing work on gender and educational performance. The authors also highlight the continuing problems experienced by girls in terms of achievement and classroom interaction. The subjects covered include:

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