The identities and practices of high-achieving pupils : negotiating achievement and peer cultures / Becky Francis, Christine Skelton and Barbara Read.

Author/creator Francis, Becky
Other author Skelton, Christine.
Other author Read, Barbara, 1969-
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Continuum, 2012.
Description209 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Gifted children--Education.
Gifted children--Social conditions.
Academic achievement.
Academic achievement--Sex differences.

Contents Introduction -- The policy context: educational standards and human capital -- Conceptualising high achievement: theoretical perspectives on social identity and achievement -- Enabling high achievement: the shared practices of high achieving pupils -- Boffins and geeks: the social consequences for young people constructed as too hardworking -- The challenge of balance: anxieties concerning the tension between high achievement and popularity -- High achieving and popular: the ideal neoliberal subject? -- The classroom practices adopted by pupils accomplishing popularity and high achievement -- Implications for schools.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011024514
ISBN9781441157195 (hardcover)
ISBN1441157190 (hardcover)
ISBN9781441121561 (pbk.)
ISBN1441121560 (pbk.)
ISBN9781441199232 (ePub)
ISBN1441199233 (ePub)
ISBN9780826421777 (PDF)
ISBN0826421776 (PDF)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LC3993.2 .F73 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold