Creating Citizenship Communities Education, Young People and the Role of Schools

by Davies, Ian; Sundaram, Vanita; Hampden-Thompson, Gillian; Tsouroufli, Maria; Bramley, George; Breslin, Tony; Thorpe, Tony

• ISBN13: 9781137368850
• ISBN10: 1137368853
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-08-22
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This book addresses what is globally acknowledged to be one of the most fundamental and pressing concerns in contemporary society: the ways in which education can help young people understand - and play a full and active part - in contemporary society. On the basis of a national project funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and conducted as part of a partnership between the National Foundation of Educational Research and the Department of Education at the University of York, UK, the authors analyse data from young people and teachers to explore what they understand by citizenship and community and what they currently do, and would like to do, to promote more effective learning and engagement. On the basis of this research the authors make recommendations to enhance levels of understanding and opportunities for engagement in citizenship communities.

Author Biography

Ian Davies is Professor of Education at the University of York, UK.
 
Vanita Sundaram is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of York, UK.
 
Gillian Hampden Thompson is a Reader in Education at the University of York, UK.
 
Maria Tsouroufli is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Studies in Education, London Metropolitan University, UK.
 
George Bramley is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK.
 
Tony Breslin is Director of the consultancy Breslin Public Policy and Chair of the awarding body Industry Qualifications.
 
Tony Thorpe is an Education Consultant and former teacher.

Table of Contents

1. Helping Young People to Play a Full and Active Role in Society: Why is the Attempt to Promote Youth Engagement a Major International Issue?
2. Exploring Citizenship and Community in Education in England. Young People's Community Engagement: What does Research-Based and Other Literature tell us about Young People's Perspectives and the Impact of Schools' Contributions?
3. Researching Young People's Engagement in Society
4. Issues Arising from a National Survey of Schools
5. Findings from the Focus Groups
6. Creating Citizenship Communities through Teaching and Learning
7. Creating Citizenship Communities: Lessons and Recommendations. Pulling the Threads Together