The Study of Education: An Introduction - Softcover

Bates, Jane; Lewis, Sue

 
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Synopsis

The Study of Education: An Introduction considers the nature, aims and purposes of education. It introduces the student new looking at education as an academic discipline to the key perspectives and contexts of education in order to prepare them for further study in the field.

This book is an accessible, introductory course companion for education related courses. Boxed examples and case studies are provided where appropriate, to enable the student learner to contextualise the introductory theory that is presented.

The authors also introduce methods of autobiography through which students will be challenged to explore and contextualise their own educational journey in order to make sense of education in the past, present and future.

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About the Authors

Jane Bates was formerly Principal Subject Leader of Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Sue Lewis was formerly Programme Leader for Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

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ISBN 10:  1441128611 ISBN 13:  9781441128614
Publisher: Continuum, 2009
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