Class Rules: the Truth about Scottish Schools

by James McEnaney

Genres: Scotland

240 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

James McEnaney is a lecturer, journalist and writer who currently lives near Glasgow. He teaches English, Communication and Social Studies in a college in the city, having previously taught at Arran High School from 2011-2014.

Reviews

[Craig Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an educator myself, I don't agree with all of the author's conclusions. For example, I see more merit in "memory test" exams than he perhaps does. Still, these are important issues, and this is a good, readable discussion, written by someone who knows what he is talking about. It is a shame, though, that he had to be so selective about content. I would have liked, in particular, to hear something about behaviour and discipline.

There are some points where a more thorough proof-reading would have been beneficial. For example, there is no such school as Hutcheson's Grammar (p. 199). There is, though, a Hutchesons' Grammar. On page 200, "improve peoples' lives" should surely be "improve people's lives". On page 236, "fiancé" should presumably be "fiancée". Still, these are small points.