'Wonderfully illuminated by children's essays, stories, poems, pictures
and plans, this ground-breaking book offers a unique snapshot of the
perceptions of today's school pupils'. -French bookstore Lavoisier
www.lavoisier.fr
In 2001, The Guardian launched a ground-breaking competition called
'The School I'd Like', in which young people were asked to imagine their
ideal school. This vibrant and compelling book presents material drawn
from that competition, offering a unique snapshot of perceptions of
schools by those who matter most - the pupils. In 2011, The Guardian
re-launched the competition and this updated 2nd edition reflects upon
the next generation of reflections and summarises, through the
children's insightful commentary, what has changed over the intervening
decade.
The book is wonderfully illustrated by children's essays, stories,
poems, pictures and plans. Placing their views in the centre of the
debate, it provides an evaluation of the democratic processes involved
in teaching and learning by:
- identifying consistencies in children's expressions of how they wish
to learn
- highlighting particular sites of 'disease' in the education system
today
- illustrating how the built environment is experienced by today's
children
- posing questions about the reconstruction of teaching and learning for
the twenty-first century.
The School I'd Like: Revisited offers a powerful perspective on school
reform and is essential reading for all those involved in education and
childhood studies, including teachers, advisors, policy-makers,
academics, and anyone who believes that children's voices should not be
ignored.
