| The Micro-Politics of the School: Towards a Theory of School Organization Contributor(s): Ball, Stephen J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415753406 ISBN-13: 9780415753401 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $61.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 371.200 |
| Series: Routledge Library Editions: Education |
| Physical Information: 322 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Stephen Ball's micro-political theory of school organization is a radical departure from traditional theories. He rejects a prescriptive 'top down' approach and directly addresses the interest and concerns of teachers and current problems facing schools. In doing so he raises question about the adequacy and appropriateness of the existing forms of organizational control in schools. Through case studies and interviews with teachers, the book captures the flavour of real conflicts in schools - particularly in times of falling rolls, change of leadership or amalgamations - when teachers' autonomy seems to be at stake. |