Examines the dynamics of power and knowledge in the classroom, teachers' work, youth resistance and state ideology. Explores the dynamics of different and progressive teaching practices, and new methodologies in the classroom. Explores the negotiation of pedagogy/instruction and classroom behaviour of all agents. Looks closely at youth culture (drugs, sex, alcohol) and resistance in the diverse school communities. Articulates the relationship between state education policy, curriculum process and practice. Examines the discourse of school texts, adolescent literature and media. Explores the teaching profession in political and ideological terms.