Böcker av Bob Jeffrey

Uses ethnographic research to consider the main features of creative teaching and learning within the context of contemporary policy reforms. This book explores the nature of creative teaching and learning by examining four key features: relevance, control, ownership and innovation.

This volume brings together chapters presenting a diversity of views on some of the current debates and developments in the field of ethnography. Topics discussed include: participant observation; research roles in fieldwork; access to places and people in research; ethical issues concerning anonymity and intimacy in research; and the use of video.

Using a single case-study school as a role model, this book provides a framework for practice in primary schools. The school in question succeeds in meeting the Government's objectives within its own set of aims and values.

OFSTED inspections are often the most challenging, searching, uncompromising and stressful events teacher have to experience. This text looks at what effects the inspections have on teachers and their work, on their self and role.