Devolution and Pluralism in Education in Northern Ireland

出版者:Palgrave Macmillan

作者:Donnelly, Caitlin (EDT)/ McKeown, Penny (EDT)/ Osborne, Bob (EDT)

页数:232

出版时间:2006-3

价格:$ 94.92

装帧:HRD

isbn号码:9780719068683

Examines the key themes in education in Northern Ireland especially in relation to the environment created by the historic Belfast Agreement of 1998 Critically evaluates aspects of the new policy agenda particularly in relation to pluralism, equality and inclusion Topics covered include pre-school provision, selection, curriculum change, gender equality, higher and further education, the role of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the structure of the 'market' for education in Northern Ireland Includes contributions from most of the key players representing educational interests including: Catholic schools, integrated schools, Irish medium education and the Protestant Churches Represents a major appraisal of the development of education in the post-1998 environment