Streaming (RLE Edu L Sociology of Education) - 9781138008267

Brian Jackson

Explore the critical sociological study of the British education system in Streaming by Brian Jackson. This insightful volume investigates the impact of streaming within primary schools, specifically analyzing how early classification into A, B, or C classes can shape a child's academic future. The author delves into the effects of age and birth dates on academic streams at age seven and the long-term consequences on eleven plus exam results. By comparing ten streamed schools with ten unstreamed institutions, Jackson provides a comprehensive look at both the academic and social outcomes of these systems. The book concludes with practical, actionable proposals designed to help primary schools identify and foster gifted children more effectively. This essential sociological text offers a detailed analysis of educational stratification and systemic inequality. Product Summary: Streaming (RLE Edu L Sociology of Education) by Brian Jackson, an educational sociology study on the impact of school streaming, primary education systems, and academic achievement.