Middle-class altruism is not all it may seem
Article Abstract:
Research by David James, professor of education at the University of the West of England, reveals that comprehensive schools take more effort to accommodate Caucasian middle-class students than those from poorer families. James' describes his personal experience with class divide in school and its impact on his future.
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2008
Science & research, Research, Poor children, Educational aspects, University of the West of England, James, David (Professor)
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2008
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300 sign up to stop lecturer's retirement
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The excellent teaching career of Richard Kirkwood has led more than 300 students of London Metropolitan University to plead the university administration to stop his retirement.
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
Other General Government Support, Retirements (Honors), College teachers, College faculty, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Retirement, London Metropolitan University, Kirkwood, Richard
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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