The Tory mind on education, 1979-1994

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The Tory mind on education, 1979-1994

Denis Lawton

Falmer Press, 1994

  • pbk. : alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-155) and index

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In a clearly written, jargon-free style, Denis Lawton delves deep into the recesses of the conservative mind to show why and how since 1979, it has followed the path it has in education. He refers to the declared beliefs, values and attitudes of conservative politicians and their advisers, in an attempt to explain their divisive views on education, namely, those of minimalists, pluralists and privatisers. He shows that conservatism has led to policies relying on abstract, ideological views and on an objectives model of curriculum and assessment-highly theoretical and distanced from the reality practising teachers have to face. To conclude, he assesses the chances of the conservative party fulfilling the requirements of the next decades education service.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background: Conservatism and Conservative Views on Education
  • From Consensus to Conflict 1944-79. Part 2 The Ideological Years 1979-1994: The Attack on Education 1979-1986
  • The Baker Years 1986-1989
  • From Confusion to Chaos 1989-1994
  • Ideology and Policies 1979-1994: some problems and contradictions. Part 3 The Future: The Needs of a Modern Education Service
  • The Tory Mind Revisited - Markets or Planning?. Part 4 Conclusion: Summary and Conclusion.

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