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Interview with Professor Lee Elliot Major on social class and education
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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Lee is the country’s first Professor of Social Mobility. Appointed by the University of Exeter to be a global leader in the field, his work is dedicated to improving the prospects of disadvantaged young people.
Lee discusses his book Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning as well as outlining other famous sociological studies and how they relate to his findings.
You can view Lee's TED talk here - • How can we level the playing field of...
Contact details - https://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff/...
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
Lee discusses his book Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning as well as outlining other famous sociological studies and how they relate to his findings.
You can view Lee's TED talk here - • How can we level the playing field of...
Contact details - https://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff/...
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sociology-show--4318027/support.
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