This text provides an analysis of the efforts to establish systems of self- managing schools around the world. The core of this book is the description of the transformation of the education system in the state of Victoria, Australia.
This book clears away the logjam of bad science and frees up the stream of much needed innovation. This book aims to banish arguments based on false claims and poor understanding of cognitive science, reclaim the middle ground of teaching and lay the foundations for a 21st century education worthy of the name.
Based on four decades of experience of higher education and written in a jargon-free manner with authority and clarity, the 5th Edition of the Lecturer's Toolkit remains a wide-ranging and practical resource for lecturers.