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The Government Of Childhood: Discourse, Power And Subjectivity, Karen Smith
The Government Of Childhood: Discourse, Power And Subjectivity, Karen Smith
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This book examines shifts in the conceptualisation and government of childhood in the West from the early modern period to the present. The book deals with three key time-periods, examining changes in conceptions of childhood and child-rearing between the sixteenth and late eighteenth century; between the late eighteenth century and the mid/late twentieth century and the period from the late twentieth century to the present. The overarching framework is drawn from the Foucauldian governmentality literature and from the work of Chris Jenks on the Dionysian/Apollonian images of childhood. Building on Jenks’ work a third image of childhood– the Athenian …
Students’ Views On Assessment: Preliminary Results Of Survey With 1st Year Students In Department Of Social Sciences, Fiona Mcsweeney
Students’ Views On Assessment: Preliminary Results Of Survey With 1st Year Students In Department Of Social Sciences, Fiona Mcsweeney
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This presentation reports on the views of assessment of first year students in a social sciences department. Data was collected using a structued questionnaire from 104 students studying social care and early childhood education. While many positive findings are evident with regard to preparation, feedback and the approachability of lecturers there are lessons to be learned for educators.
Students' Views On Assessment, Fiona Mcsweeney
Students' Views On Assessment, Fiona Mcsweeney
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The aim of the study was to explore the views and experiences of students in a Social Science department in an institute of higher education. All undergraduate students were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. 258 valid questionnaire were returned and analysed to ascertain students’ opinions on the purpose of assessment, how prepared they felt for assessments, their experiences and views of formative feedback and their reactions to grades. Findings show that while students have completed a good range of assessment types and show awareness of the learning potential of assessments they do not feel they understand lecturers’ expectations nor are …