Exploring Education Studies
Lieferzeit: Bezug 3-5 I
ISBN-13:
9781408218778
Veröffentl:
2011
Erscheinungsdatum:
26.05.2011
Seiten:
468
Autor:
Vivienne Walkup
Gewicht:
994 g
Format:
247x189x26 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Exploring Education Studies is a rich and multi-layered investigation of the world of education. Built around four central themes - history and philosophy, psychology, current policy, and new perspectives in education - the authors' lively discussions capture the essence of this diverse subject area. Written in a friendly but academically rigorous manner, this book introduces the reader to education studies in a clear and accessible way.
Building around four central themes - psychology, sociology, current policy and global education, this book offers an excellent general introduction to education.
Part 1 THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION 1 A history of education 2 Teaching, learning and the National Curriculum 3 Alternative schooling Part 2 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 4 The psychology of learning and education5 Understanding and managing the behaviour of learners6 Communication and change: transactional analysis and cognitive behaviourial theory Part 3 CONTEMPORARY POLICIES AND DEBATES IN EDUCATION 7 Contemporary education policies and issues8 Lifelong learning9 The inclusion debate and special educational needs (SEN) Part 4 NEW PERSPECTIVE 10 Literacy learning in a postmodern world11 Engaging with innovative practice12 International education