Beschreibung:
This unique book provides an examination of countries which converge on the issue of the low attaining population, despite differing on political, economic and cultural dimensions. Written by an internationally renowned scholar, Ignorant Yobs?: Low Attainers in a Global Knowledge Economy synthesises a range of complex, highly topical issues and suggests how those with learning difficulties might, with government and employer support, contribute to a flexible labour market.
Introduction 1. Unpicking the global knowledge economy and education 2. England: Social problems and special needs 3. England: Endless vocational initiatives 4. England: Working with the lower attainers 5. USA: Divergence by race 6. Germany: Transition to where? 7. Malta: Colonial and religious legacies 8. Finland: A model for us all? 9. Conclusions: Low Attainers, Low skill work and Flexicurity