Episode 1: Implementing Educational Reform - Professor Colleen McLaughlin & Alan Ruby
A new book, edited by Professor Colleen McLaughlin, and Alan Ruby called, Implementing Educational Reform - Cases and Challenges, is publishing in November 2021.
About the book
There is constant pressure on governments and policy makers to raise the standard of education, and to develop appropriate curriculum and pedagogies for students. It is no easy task. This book presents eight specific case studies of education reform implementation which capture how the design and implementation choices of policy makers are shaped by national and historical contexts. They offer real examples of the choices and constraints faced by policymakers and practitioners. The cases are a mix of nationally and locally mandated reforms with five examples from nations where the state initiated and guided reforms. The concluding synthesis chapter highlights commonalities and differences across the cases and disparate responses to shared concerns. Providing a breadth of real-world research, it will assist policy makers, practitioners and other stakeholders interested in system change.
Podcast
To celebrate the launch of the book, we have recorded a three-part podcast series with Colleen, Alan, Professor Mary James, and Professor Mel Ainscow who have each contributed to the book with their own case studies.
You can listen to the first podcast with Colleen and Alan, here:Â
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Next episodes
Episode 2: Professor Mary James
The discussion focuses on the case of Hong Kong and what lessons were learned from the large-scale reform.
Episode 3: Professor Mel Ainscow
Mel discusses his work in equity and inclusion, the City Challenge, and the Greater Manchester Challenge.
