Changing Australian Education: How policy is taking us backwards and what can be done about it

By Alan Reid

Book Overview

A critical analysis of Australian education policy and a vision for a futures-focused, adaptable system.

Emeritus Professor Alan Reid examines the state of public education in Australia, revealing the damaging effects of neoliberal policies and a standardization discourse. He argues that these approaches have failed to address the challenges of the future, leading to teacher disillusionment and a decline in educational quality. Reid presents a new vision for Australian education, one that prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

This ground-breaking work offers a positive vision for the future, emphasizing the importance of education as a builder of strong and adaptable communities. Discover how to:

Understand the influence of neoliberalism on education.Promote equity and social justice in schools.Empower educators to shape policy and practice.Create a futures-focused curriculum that prepares students for a rapidly changing world.

Changing Australian Education is essential reading for policy makers, educators, parents, and anyone interested in the current state and future of Australian education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1760875201
• ISBN13: 9781760875206
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"