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Struthers, Alison E. C. (2016) Breaking down boundaries : voice and participation in English primary education. The International Journal of Children's Rights, 24 (2). pp. 434-468. doi:10.1163/15718182-02402011
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15718182-02402011
Abstract
Pupil voice and active participation form two central elements of international Human Rights Education (HRE) provisions. This article draws upon empirical research conducted in primary schools across England to gauge the nature and extent of these processes at classroom and school level and to better understand the reasons for apparent deficiencies in their practice. It argues that whilst there is good practice regarding both concepts, they are nevertheless constrained within tightly controlled boundaries. The underlying reasons for these constraints – including concerns about loss of control and reservations about the value and efficacy of school councils – are explored by drawing upon data from qualitative interviews with teachers. Suggestion is made that in order to break down the boundaries that currently restrict voice and participation, teachers need to become comfortable with the idea of rights respecting learning environments and this will only happen through the provision of HRE in their own teacher training.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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| Subjects: | J Political Science > JC Political theory L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law | ||||||
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Elementary school teachers -- Interviews, Human rights, Student government | ||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | The International Journal of Children's Rights | ||||||
| Publisher: | Brill - Nijhoff | ||||||
| ISSN: | 0927-5568 | ||||||
| Official Date: | June 2016 | ||||||
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| Volume: | 24 | ||||||
| Number: | 2 | ||||||
| Number of Pages: | 46 | ||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 434-468 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.1163/15718182-02402011 | ||||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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