Reassessing gender and achievement : questioning contemporary key debates

Francis, Becky. (Author). Skelton, Christine. (Added Author).

Summary: This new and topical book, written by editors of the international journal Gender and Education and aimed at educational professionals, draws together the findings and arguments from the wealth of material available on gender and achievement.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415333252
ISBN: 9780415333245
ISBN: 0415333253
ISBN: 0415333245
ISBN: 9786610254026
ISBN: 9780203412923
ISBN: 6610254028
ISBN: 0203412923
Physical Description: 1 online resource (vii, 200 pages)
remote
Computer data.
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Perspectives on gender and achievement -- The construction of gender and achievement in education policy -- Evaluating 'boys' underachievement' -- Explaining gender differences in achievement -- What has happened to the girls? -- The future for boys and girls? : (re)constructions of gender and achievement -- Raising achievement : what 'works in the classroom'?
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.