Introducing the World of Education: A Case Study Reader is a unique and invaluable anthology that addresses both primary and secondary phases of education Edited by the best-selling author of Case Study Research and Applications of Case Study Research, this reader gives undergraduate and graduate students a solid introduction tthe world of education by providing real-life situations in actual schools and communities from across the USA Yin has brought together a wide-ranging collection of whole or edited case studies with real data that move from classroom teaching and learning, tthe bureaucracy of school districts and state departments of education, tthe politics of school boards and community action The cases in this book alscover salient contemporary policy topics such as school accountability and the assessment of student achievement Few books, original or edited, have such a broad range of coverage while offering enough structure and context tlay the foundation for introductory education courses!
The book:
- provides real-life case studies tgive readers concrete data about actual conditions in primary and secondary education
- explores diverse academic subjects as well as different education programs such as special education and bilingual education tintroduce students ta variety of classroom settings
- includes case studies written by well-known education professionals tprovide insight from experts in the field
- presents and examines different facets of case study methodology thelp readers design or build their own case studies
- offers a contemporary perspective on education tprovide students with an accurate understanding of todays classrooms
Introducing the World of Education is an ideal companion text for undergraduate and masters students in introductory education courses The book is a must-have for students entering the world of education, professors teaching the world of education, in-service educators and administrators whdesire a stronger foundation in case study research and a broad range of educational issues, and anyone whmerely wants a glimpse at the challenges and opportunities in education today Students and researchers in public administration and policy will alsfind this a valuable resource
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