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What is education? This core textbook will help students in pursuit of this question by providing a comprehensive, gentle and reflective introduction to the initial study of education. Updated in line with the latest policies, reforms and issues within education, this new edition includes: full exploration of the historical, sociological, philosophical and psychological roots of education; a focus on all levels of education - pre-school, primary, secondary, post-16 and lifelong learning; the latest controversies and debates within education; new material on compulsory education, special educational needs and post-16 developments; and clear insights into the role and background of research within education.
Contents:
What is education? D Matheson Ideology in education in the United Kingdom C Matheson Theories of teaching and learning R Dennick A brief history of state intervention in British Schooling G Martin Comparing educational systems T Corner and N Grant Psychology in Education G Mitchell e-learning: theories and issues H Rai 'Race' and education J Stanley Gender in education J Martin Social Class and School M Wyness Special educational needs and inclusion in education M Kellett Early childhood education in the United Kingdom JE Wilkinson Compulsory education in the United Kingdom I Menter Post-compulsory education: further education, higher education, lifelong learning C Matheson What is educational research? Changing perspectives J Nisbet What next? Summation and comment D Matheson
Brief Description:
Introduces the reader to the study of education itself. This work invites the reader to question what education is, what it is for and who it is for. It also challenges the assumption that education equals school and takes the reader on a trip from the cradle to old age.
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