Researching Holistic Democracy in Schools. A Reponse to "Examination of the New Tech Model as a holistic Democracy"

Authors

Philip A. Woods, University of Hertfordshire, UKFollow

Abstract

Bradley-Levine reported in her article how she created an opportunity to explore research data with the aim of examining the degree to which New Tech schools were democratic in the sense conceptualized by the notion of holistic democracy. My response is in three parts. The first sets out my understanding of the significance of the model of holistic democracy and the purpose of the framework. The second is a review of Bradley-Levine’s findings, with reflections that occurred to me as I worked through these. The third comprises my conclusions. The framework has been applied, in my judgement, in a diligent and systematic way, enabling the creation of a profile of schools showing where indicators of holistic democracy are present and where critical inquiry and further research and reflective dialogue would be worthwhile. My review of Bradley-Levine’s account and analysis also suggests that further work on the conceptual clarity of the framework would be helpful in improving its usefulness.

Response to Article

Jill Bradley-Levine 4355986 and Gina Mosier, Examination of the New Tech Model as a Holistic Democracy

Recommended Citation

Woods, P. A. (2017). Researching Holistic Democracy in Schools. A Reponse to "Examination of the New Tech Model as a holistic Democracy". Democracy and Education, 25 (1), Article 7.
Available at: https://democracyeducationjournal.org/home/vol25/iss1/7