Cultural Foundations of Education - Softcover

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9780133969795: Cultural Foundations of Education

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ISBN 10: 0133969797 ISBN 13: 9780133969795

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co

Combining anthropology, education, schooling, teaching and learning, this text presents an introduction of the cultural basis of education, exploring culture-education interfaces and their influence on teaching. The work discusses core values, multicultural education, reform efforts and theories on the role of schooling. The cultural influences that affect interpersonal relationships, language patterns and usage, communication styles and learning are also explored through a discussion of social behaviour and communication. The case studies following each chapter provide applications to real-world situations and crises for the topics discussed.

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The long-awaited revision of this thought-provoking text combines the concepts of anthropology, education, schooling, teaching, and learning into an insightful introduction to the study of the cultural basis for education. Through this unique interdisciplinary approach, the authors explore the full range of culture-education interfaces and their influence on teaching.

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Key Benefit: The long-awaited revision of this thought-provoking book combines anthropology, education, schooling, teaching, and learning into an insightful introduction of the cultural basis for education. Through a unique interdisciplinary approach, Cultural Foundations of Education explores the full range of culture-education interfaces, and their influence on teaching. Key Topics: Updated coverage is evident throughout, especially in the discussions of core values, multicultural education, current reform efforts, and theories on the role of schooling. Furthermore, the addition of a new co-author gives the book a fresh perspective, based on that author's personal experiences in education. The cultural influences that affect interpersonal relationships, language patterns and usage, communication styles, and learning are also explored through a discussion of social behavior and communication. The case studies following each chapter provide applications to real-world situations and crises for the topics discussed. Many case studies are new. Market: This will be a valuable book for anyone interested in the cultural foundations of interpersonal relationships as well as those of education.

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