Based on a study of one secondary school located in a disadvantaged community in Australia, this book provides a different perspective on what it means to ‘play the game’ of schooling.
Locating the Research.- Coming to Terms with Social Inequalities in Education.- Student Achievement in Context.- Where Are the Good Teachers When You Need Them?.- What Should Effective Schooling Look Like?.- Competencies That Count.- Acquiring a Feel for the Game.- Letting Parents in on the Rules of the Game.