Tales from the Pond: Student Perceptions of Ability Grouped and MainstreamLearni

Description: Tales from the Pond by Margaret Plunkett This book presents an alternative interpretation of apractice that tends to attract a great deal ofnegative press - that of ability grouping. Oftenviewed as elitist and a means of reinforcing thestatus quo in unequal societies, the educationalpractice of grouping on the basis of ability hasengendered distrust in egalitarian Australia for manyyears. This study challenges this notion throughexamination of a disadvantaged rural secondaryschools attempt to create a learning environmentthat is appropriate for highly able students, whilenot disadvantaging mainstream students not involvedin the program. The metaphor of a pond is woventhrough the study, representing Marshs Big FishLittle Pond Effect, which is critiqued. Through amixed methodological approach, the views of studentsin both the grouped and mainstream settings wereexamined to determine their levels of satisfactionwith their educational experience. The study foundthat although the ability based setting provided asuitably nurturing environment for the able students,it was not viewed as desirable by mainstreamnonmembers, suggesting that appropriate provision mayrequire different educational responses. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents an alternative interpretation of a practice that tends to attract a great deal of negative press - that of ability grouping. Often viewed as elitist and a means of reinforcing the status quo in unequal societies, the educational practice of grouping on the basis of ability has engendered distrust in egalitarian Australia for many years. This study challenges this notion through examination of a disadvantaged rural secondary schools attempt to create a learning environment that is appropriate for highly able students, while not disadvantaging mainstream students not involved in the program. The metaphor of a pond is woven through the study, representing Marshs Big Fish Little Pond Effect, which is critiqued. Through a mixed methodological approach, the views of students in both the grouped and mainstream settings were examined to determine their levels of satisfaction with their educational experience. The study found that although the ability based setting provided a suitably nurturing environment for the able students, it was not viewed as desirable by mainstream nonmembers, suggesting that appropriate provision may require different educational responses. Author Biography Dr Margaret Plunkett is a lecturer in education at MonashUniversity in Australia, specializing in gifted education. She is Australian delegate for the World Council for Gifted Children. Herresearch interests focus on appropriate educationalprovisions for highly able students, particularly use ofability grouping in disadvantaged rural settings. Details ISBN3639130979 Author Margaret Plunkett Short Title TALES FROM THE POND Pages 288 Publisher VDM Verlag Language English ISBN-10 3639130979 ISBN-13 9783639130973 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Subtitle Student Perceptions of Ability Grouped and MainstreamLearning Environments UK Release Date 2009-02-27 Imprint VDM Verlag Country of Publication Germany Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2009-02-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132587667;

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