Valerie Harwood Books

This book provides a timely response to concerns about the rising numbers of children whose behaviour is recognised and understood as a medicalised condition, rather than simply as poor behaviour caused by other factors. It is the first scholarly analysis of psychopathology which draws on the philosophers Foucault, Deleuze, Guattari and Arendt to examine the processes whereby children's behaviour is pathologised. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. A Brief History of Mental Disorders in School 3. The Risk Factors? 'Race', Social Class and Gender 4. From the Cradle to the Crèche 5. Primary School 6. Secondary School 7. Colleges and Universities 8. Professionals' Interruptions 9. Conclusion - Learning, Teaching and the Thrill of Pedagogy

Focusing on children with behavioral difficulties, the book critiques current practices and examines the societal impact of these approaches. Through in-depth research, it raises important questions about the effectiveness of existing methods and whether they truly benefit the child and society as a whole.

This book explores critical cultural social marketing to promote educational opportunities in disadvantaged communities. It emphasizes understanding the impact of challenging institutional experiences and the diversity of learning. Using the Lead My Learning campaign as a case study, the authors present innovative strategies for educational promotion.

This book examines the university experiences of first-in-family university students, and how these students’ decisions to return to education impact upon their family members and significant others. While it is well known that parental educational background has a substantial impact on the educational levels of family and dependents, it is unclear how attending university as a first-in-family student translates into the family and community of the learner. With the continuing requirements for higher education institutions to increase the participation of students from a range of diverse backgrounds and educational biographies, this is a major gap in understanding that needs to be addressed. Exploring how this university participation is understood at an individual, familial and community level, this book provides valuable insights into how best to support different student requirements. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers in the fields of education and sociology, as well as policy-makers in education and diversity initiatives.