ABSTRACT

A comprehensive school, like any community, is split into many groups and sub-divisions and contains many different ‘social worlds’ within its structure.



First published in 1983, this work is based on a one-year project carried out by the author which involved observation of pupils in lessons and interviews and informal conversa

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|29 pages

Research On Pupils: An Assessment of Current Models

chapter Chapter Two|18 pages

Method and Setting 1.

chapter Chapter Three|29 pages

Pupil Activity in Context

chapter Chapter Four|30 pages

Pupil Goals and Interests in School

chapter Chapter Five|34 pages

Swots and Dossers

chapter Chapter Six|10 pages

Conclusion