Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical Introduction
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2004
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This book is designed to provide an up-to-date introduction to the Philosophy of Education. It addresses many of the 'traditional' topics in the field, as well as more contemporary policy issues in education. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 167 x 244 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432. . 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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- Title
- Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical Introduction
- Author
- John Gingell
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415369576
- ISBN 13
- 9780415369572
What are the concepts and theories behind current debates about education?
This comprehensive introduction to philosophy of education discusses issues that are of current public interest and debate. It locates education at the heart of questions concerned with culture, ethics, politics, economics and shows how key educational issues have to be approached in a contextual way.
Written in a clear and accessible manner with current issues in mind the book covers:
- the curriculum
- teaching and learning
- educational research
- assessment
- moral, personal and civic education
- autonomy and multicultural issues in a liberal society
- education and work
- privatisation and markets
This book will be particularly useful to students on Education Studies courses, to those preparing for a career in teaching, to students of politics and to serving teachers undertaking further study in education.
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