Policy Press

Transforming education policy

Shaping a democratic future

By Philip A. Woods

Published

Jul 6, 2011

Page count

224 pages

ISBN

978-1847427359

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Jul 6, 2011

Page count

224 pages

ISBN

978-1847427366

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Jul 6, 2011

Page count

224 pages

ISBN

978-1447314974

Dimensions

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Jul 6, 2011

Page count

224 pages

ISBN

978-1447314981

Dimensions

Imprint

Policy Press
Transforming education policy

Education is in a state of continual change and schools ever more diverse. People want more participation and meaning in their lives; organisations want more creativity and flexibility. Building on these trends, this timely book argues that a new paradigm is emerging in education, sowing the seeds of a self-organising system that values holistic democracy. It is an essential read for anyone (academics, policy-makers, practitioners, students, parents, school sponsors and partners) who is interested in how education can broaden its horizons.

"As practical as it is principled and thoughtful, Philip Woods’ latest book breaks important new ground in a characteristically engaging way." Michael Fielding, Institute of Education

"Philip Woods has summarised admirably the historic problems confronting any public-facing organisation whose mission is related to the life chances of young citizens in democratic countries. He has a challenging, and often radical, view of democracy which nevertheless carries the conviction of reasoned persuasion about the ultimately attainable. At its heart is a view of human freedom and dignity which draws strength and inspiration from ideals that transcend passing political fashion." Martin Ashley, Edge Hill University

Professor Philip Woods holds a Chair in Educational Policy, Democracy and Leadership at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, as well as being Co-director of FreeSpirit Education and Vice Chair of the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society. He is an internationally recognised scholar with extensive research experience and publications in the field of educational leadership and policy.

New openings; Driving democracy; Radicalising entrepreneurialism; The rise of plural control; A different view: organic meta-governance; The concept of adaptive strategies; Embodying change; Degrees of democracy; Practice in the making; Energies for change