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Transforming New Zealand Education (The theoretical model (societal…
Transforming New Zealand Education
tomorrow's schools
overcoming various political resistances
influence of teacher's union
continual political struggles = system experienced today
the third way
political call
new ways - governing society, reducing conflict
balance interests of business and people
changing teacher's power
teacher's place as "professionals with special standing" (Jesson, 2001, p. 99) is no longer relevant
were viewed as "employees of individual schools" (Jesson, 2001, p. 99)
The theoretical model
macro-systems social model
societal systems eg. economy
described in terms of effect on micro-levels (word differently) ... education systems, schools, classrooms, teachers.
understanding of school comes by understanding operation by the state (school is embedded in state.)
big systems - opportunities provided to develop schooling
intro
how education is affected by political contexts
provision of education is political - funded by state from taxes
political economy structures and defines education
an ideal of equality of opportunity