Subverting or reconceptualising professionalism? The curious case of the imposition of synthetic phonics

This article links Foucault’s discussion on power and dominance with the directive to teach synthetic phonics in English schools. It would seem that teachers are being dominated by a Government power that is imposing a very narrow view of reading on all teachers, students and thus on children. Compl...

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Main Author: Deirdre Hewitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The International Education Studies Association 2012-03-01
Series:Educational Futures
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Online Access:https://educationstudies.org.uk/?p=575
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