The Socially Just School: Making Space for Youth to Speak Back

by Peter McInerney, John Smyth, Barry Down

Book Overview

This book explores schools and how they can function as social institutions that advance the interests and life chances of all young people, especially those who are already the most marginalized and at an educational disadvantage. Social justice is a key theme as the book examines the needs of youth, the concept of school culture, school/community relations, socially critical pedagogy, curriculum and leadership and a socially critical approach...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9402401431
• ISBN13: 9789402401431
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 195 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"