Disrupted Selves: Resistance and identity work in the managerial arena

ABSTRACT This article draws on recently completed research undertaken within the UK further education (FE) sector. Theoretically located within (pro)feminist methodological perspectives, the research was concerned with critically investigating the interrelationship between men managers' sense of being male and masculine and the new managerialist discourses of contemporary education. Drawing on three of the research interviews, this article considers the ambiguities within, and points of disruption to, dominant managerial discourse. It is argued that this disruption not only underlines the fragility and multiplicity of (gendered) identity, but also suggests possibilities of subjective resistance by men/managers, to their identification with the dominant masculine/managerial discourse of performativity. Within this examination, attention will be drawn to the particular discursive characteristics of the new work culture in FE, together with the contradictions and tensions which constitute the (managerial) subject at work in the organisational arena.     

Reclaiming School Mathematics: The girls fight back

ABSTRACT In this paper I consider what appears to be an emerging feminist perspective within mathematics education that suggests that theories such as 'attribution theory' lay too much 'blame' upon girls and women for their underachievement in mathematics and not enough blame upon the wider school system. I attempt to extend this theoretical position further through the use of case study data from two schools. Interviews with underachieving girls are used to show the way in which girls link their underachievement, not to themselves, but to the type of mathematics that is widely taught in the UK, which they believe denies them access to understanding. An alternative model of mathematics teaching is described that is open and project-based and that may be able to eradicate underachievement and disaffection amongst girls.     

A Hidden Value in Examinations?

Mrs. Hall, who edits the NATE Newsletter, indicates how with sympathetic teaching even the examination system can be used to overcome the sense of failure. She is Head of English at Mountbatten School (formerly Corner Hall Schools), Hemel Hempstead.     

The Role of Preschools and Preschool Teachers: Icelandic preschool educators' discourses

The purpose of the study was to investigate how preschool teachers in Iceland view early childhood education and the professional preschool teacher. Focus groups consisting of early childhood educators in Iceland were interviewed. Each of four focus groups comprised educators who held similar positions. They were: (1) preschool teachers; (2) preschool directors; (3) preschool consultants; and (4) educators of preschool teachers. Data were analyzed using strategies of qualitative inquiry. The analysis revealed dilemmas concerning the use of concepts such as teaching and care, cooperation with the primary schools, the organization of the preschool day, and the role of preschool teachers in children's learning. The results were interpreted in the light of postmodern perspectives of the child and early childhood institutions.     

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The words 'Social Story' and uncapitalised variants are the trademarks originated and owned by Carol Gray. References to 'stories' hereafter indicate 'Social Stories^™' as the full citation .     

Reflections on Trends in Teacher Education in Europe Using the Scenario Perspective

In the preceding papers the scenario model of ATEE-RDC19 is used as a reflecting instrument on trends and development in teacher education in different European countries. In this short contribution, a reflection on those papers is made to see whether common trends arise. In this rough picture, it is possible to see that in all analysed countries there is a tendency towards a more pragmatic and individualistic approach in society, influencing teacher education. But these two trends (toward pragmatism and towards idealism) are not in all case studies strongly connected. However, bearing in mind some critical comments on the scenario model, strong and definitive conclusions are to be avoided.