Philosophy Of Education

Nel Noddings

ISBN 10: 0813384303 / ISBN 13: 9780813384306

Published by Routledge, 1995

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Nel Noddings writes straightforwardly and lucidly about the complex ideas of both classic and contemporary philosophers of education. She has the rare ability to show the relevance of philosophy to the concrete practical problems that teachers face in the classroom . . . It is difficult to imagine a more ideal introduction for potential teachers to the rich subject of the philosophy of education. Richard J. Bernstein, New School for Social Research Nel Noddings, one of the most well-known and well-respected philosophers of education working today, gives us here an excellent, up-to-date and state of the art text. . . . Noddings consistently brings the student/reader to a clear sense of the ways in which philosophical controversies are relevant to educational debate. . . . I highly recommend it. Teaching Philosophy An outstanding contribution. In one volume, Nel Noddings offers a comprehensive and well-informed introduction to the issues and authors shaping the field of philosophy of education in this century. Noddings explains the major debates in an admirably clear and even-handed manner. This is the best overview of the field available today. Nicholas Burbules, Educational Theory Philosophy of Education introduces students to the evolution of educational thought, from the founding fathers to contemporary theorists, with consideration of both analytic and continental traditions. This classic text, originally designed to give the education student a comprehensive look at philosophical thought in relation to teaching, learning, research, and educational policy, has been updated to reflect the most current thinking in the field. For this fourth edition, a revised chapter on Logic and Critical Thinking examines how these topics play a role in light of the new Common Core standards. This is an essential text not only for teachers and future teachers, but also for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in philosophy of education. Nel Noddings is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education Emerita at Stanford University. She has taught at the elementary, junior high, senior high, and college levels and has served as acting dean of the School of Education at Stanford University. She holds six honorary doctorates and many other awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Educational Research Association.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy Of Education
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813384303
• ISBN 13: 9780813384306
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Our nation's schools have always been contested turf but perhaps never more so than in today's volatile environment. Educational policy and educational values have never been more controversial, and the schools themselves are under attack from many different directions.The role of philosophy of education in such an environment is not to dictate answers. Rather, it must foster understanding of the philosophical issues underlying contemporary debates. In this survey, Nel Noddings provides the essential background necessary for a more sophisticated and nuanced comprehension of the issues. Philosophy of Education is designed for general students of education who need to know something about philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research, and educational policy. It assumes no previous training in philosophy. Ranging broadly from the great historical figures through John Dewey to contemporary representatives of both analytic and Continental traditions, it is always fair-minded, generous, and undogmatic. Attractive features are the author's nondoctrinaire feminism, her commitment to the empowerment of students, and her coverage of the most recent trends in educational thought.This is an essential book not just for teachers and for future teachers but for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in the philosophy of education.

About the Author

Nel Noddings is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. She has taught at the elementary, junior high, senior high, and college levels and has served as acting dean of the School of Education at Stanford University. In addition to many articles and reviews on a broad range of educational issues, her works include Caring: A Feminine Approach to Ethics and Moral Education , Women and Evil , The Challenge to Care in Schools , Educating for Intelligent Belief or Unbelief , Starting at Home: Caring and Social Policy , Educating Moral People , Happiness and Education , Educating Citizens for Global Awareness , and Critical Lessons: What Our Schools Should Teach .