Dennis Hayes is Head of the Centre for Professional Learning, Canterbury Christ Church University. During 2006-7, he was joint president of the University and College Union
Andy Armitage is Head of the Department of Post-Compulsory Education, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Preface
Introduction
Part one: Post compulsory education in context
In defence of vocationalism
The changed nexus between work and education
part two: the organization of post-compulsory education
managerialism and professionalism in post-compulsory education
Accountability and effectiveness in post-compulsory education
part three: conducting research in educational settings
the case for action research
The truths about educational research
Bibliography
Index.