The Best Years of Their Lives? : Pupil's Experiences of School (Paperback)

Research methods - hearing what pupils say; Submission? - Pupils' attitudes to school; Pupils' perceptions of the purpose of school; Nostalgia or regret? - The summary experience; The subject of the curriculum; Skills learnt in school - for use or survival?; Experiencing school - learning about relationships; Pupils' relationship with teachers; The learning styles of pupils; School and life beyond; The social context of school; Conclusions.