Co-operation Learning and Co-operative Values

<p>The rapidity of change in education has intensified in recent years. With the emergence of ‘co-operative schools’ and a new framework focusing heavily on co-operation a direct challenge to ways of thinking about education at both school and university level has developed.</p><p><em>Co-operation Learning and Co-operative Values</em> addresses the urgent need to describe analyse and assess the growth of co-operative education. The relationship between co-operation and education is a complex process and this book critically reflects on the tensions and obstacles facing this movement. It brings together the contributions of academics and practitioners from a range of backgrounds and explores topics including:</p><ul> <li>Theories and histories of co-operative values and principles</li> <li>Critical views of the practice of co-operative education</li> <li>Case studies of processes in action from both schools and higher education</li> <li>Co-operative education in a wider context</li> </ul><p>This book provides an essential introduction to a new and expanding area of research with chapters by many leading commentators in education. It will be of interest to researchers and educators interested in education and social policy. </p>