{"title":"Shaun Best","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaun Best\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful perspectives on educational challenges and aspirations, inviting readers to critically engage with prevailing narratives around schooling and learning. His work is deeply rooted in the exploration of educational theory and practice, making it essential reading for educators and researchers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003ereframing education failure\u003c\/em\u003e and the possibilities for change, Best’s books encourage thoughtful reflection on how educational systems can better support all learners. His writings provoke meaningful discussions about the purpose and future of education.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reframing-education-failure-and-aspiration-by-shaun-best-9781447374978","title":"Reframing Education Failure and Aspiration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducation is considered central to social mobility and, following a drive to raise learners' aspirations, an 'aspiration industry' has emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the desire to leave school early should not be regarded as evidence of students lacking ambition. \u003cem\u003eReframing Education Failure and Aspiration\u003c\/em\u003e traces the emergence of the aspiration industry and argues that to have ambitions that do not require qualifications is different, but not wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing the performance of six schools in England, their Ofsted reports and responses, it evaluates underpinning assumptions of what makes an effective school. This book critically examines neo-liberal education policy developments, including the 1988 Education Reform Act, and the political discourse around changing explanations of education 'failure' with the rise in the marketisation of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932407841004,"sku":"9781447374978","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781447374978-reframing-education-failure-and-aspiration.jpg?v=1783862099"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shaun-best.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}