Occasion – The Reformation – Yes, But Without Changing Anything! – Daoust Martine

Author(s): Daoust Martine Publisher: Albin Michel Publication: 28/08/2013 Number of pages: 167 Number of books: 1 Shipping: 270 Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.6 Summary:

Drawing on her experience as Rector of the Académie de Poitiers, Martine Daoust provides a stark yet realistic account of the world of school. Through the eyes of a researcher, she describes the weaknesses of a system often criticized, but also its strengths, which nonetheless remain numerous. Teachers, management and administrative staff all work with determination to provide a quality public service. Educating students then becomes a true mission pursued with passion and commitment. But the portrayal remains severe and many problems still have no solution. Co-education, teacher self-training, union resistance to all reforms, loss of ministerial authority: in this shocking document, the author is not afraid to tackle delicate subjects and denounce what, over all these years, has shocked her. Without, however, forgetting to suggest some avenues to follow to reform and renew a system on the verge of collapse.

Biography:

A researcher and university professor in Pharmacy, Martine Daoust is the former Rector of the Académie de Poitiers.