Education studies : An issues-based approach /
Education studies : An issues-based approach /
Edited by John Sharp, Stephen Ward, Les Hankin.
- Exeter : Learning Matters Ltd :, 2006.
- 200 p. : 2 ill. ; 25x17 cm.
- Education studies .
Paperback.
Part 1: The nature of education What is education? What is worth knowing in Education Studies? Community education: innovation and active intervention Education and the free market The mystery of learning Education and integrating Children's Services Part 2: Learning and teaching Schools and classrooms The child, family and society: Early Years in context Polarisations in English Mathematics for the future Science and society Technology and education: debates, contexts and computers The nature of higher education Part 3: Themes in education Lifelong learning Leadership in education Race and education From special needs to inclusive education Faith in education: what place for faith communities in schools? Education for citizenship and democracy Comparative education Globalisation and global education.
Education Studies is becoming popular as an undergraduate degree option. This text presents coverage of the subject, with contributions from some of the key names and institutions in Education Studies. It considers a range of ideological, curriculum-based and thematic topics through an approach that is both practical and theoretical. Education Studies is becoming increasingly popular as an undergraduate degree option. This core text presents new and up-to-date coverage of the subject, with contributions from some of the key names and institutions in Education Studies. It combines a broad scope with a depth of coverage to support students throughout their course, and the contents are suitable for studies with both theoretical and vocational emphases. A range of ideological, curriculum-based and thematic topics is considered through an approach that is both practical and theoretical. Each chapter begins with an overview, selects a key issue for discussion and then develops coherent arguments from a variety of perspectives. Practical tasks, research summaries and points for reflection are included throughout.
Undergraduate.
John Sharp is a Professor of Education and Programme Leader for Education and Subject Studies at Bishop Grossteste College in Lincoln. Stephen Ward is Head of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University. Les Hankin led the development of the Education Studies degree pathway at Liverpool Hope University. He has worked extensively on Hope's teaching projects in India and Africa.
9781844450473 (pbk.) : £16.00 1844450473 (pbk.) : £16.00
Education--Study and teaching (Higher)--Great Britain.
Philosophy of education.
370.1
Paperback.
Part 1: The nature of education What is education? What is worth knowing in Education Studies? Community education: innovation and active intervention Education and the free market The mystery of learning Education and integrating Children's Services Part 2: Learning and teaching Schools and classrooms The child, family and society: Early Years in context Polarisations in English Mathematics for the future Science and society Technology and education: debates, contexts and computers The nature of higher education Part 3: Themes in education Lifelong learning Leadership in education Race and education From special needs to inclusive education Faith in education: what place for faith communities in schools? Education for citizenship and democracy Comparative education Globalisation and global education.
Education Studies is becoming popular as an undergraduate degree option. This text presents coverage of the subject, with contributions from some of the key names and institutions in Education Studies. It considers a range of ideological, curriculum-based and thematic topics through an approach that is both practical and theoretical. Education Studies is becoming increasingly popular as an undergraduate degree option. This core text presents new and up-to-date coverage of the subject, with contributions from some of the key names and institutions in Education Studies. It combines a broad scope with a depth of coverage to support students throughout their course, and the contents are suitable for studies with both theoretical and vocational emphases. A range of ideological, curriculum-based and thematic topics is considered through an approach that is both practical and theoretical. Each chapter begins with an overview, selects a key issue for discussion and then develops coherent arguments from a variety of perspectives. Practical tasks, research summaries and points for reflection are included throughout.
Undergraduate.
John Sharp is a Professor of Education and Programme Leader for Education and Subject Studies at Bishop Grossteste College in Lincoln. Stephen Ward is Head of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University. Les Hankin led the development of the Education Studies degree pathway at Liverpool Hope University. He has worked extensively on Hope's teaching projects in India and Africa.
9781844450473 (pbk.) : £16.00 1844450473 (pbk.) : £16.00
Education--Study and teaching (Higher)--Great Britain.
Philosophy of education.
370.1