Making Sense of Education

An Introduction to the Philosophy and Theory of Education and Teaching

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Cover of the book Making Sense of Education by David Carr, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Carr ISBN: 9781134478132
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 8, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: David Carr
ISBN: 9781134478132
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 8, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring major past and present conceptions of education, teaching and learning, this book makes philosophy of education relevant to the professional practice of teachers and student teachers, as well of interest to those studying education as an academic subject.
The book is divided into three parts:

  • education, teaching and professional practice: issues concerning education, the role of the teacher, the relationship of educational theory to practice and the wider moral dimensions of pedagogy
  • learning, knowledge and curriculum: issues concerning behaviourist and cognitive theories of learning, knowledge and meaning, curriculum aims and content and evaluation and assessment
  • schooling, society and culture: issues of the wider social and political context of education concerning liberalism and communitarianism, justice and equality, differentiation, authority and discipline.

This timely and up-to-date introduction assists all those studying and/or working in education to appreciate the main philosophical sources of and influences on present day thinking about education, teaching and learning

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring major past and present conceptions of education, teaching and learning, this book makes philosophy of education relevant to the professional practice of teachers and student teachers, as well of interest to those studying education as an academic subject.
The book is divided into three parts:

This timely and up-to-date introduction assists all those studying and/or working in education to appreciate the main philosophical sources of and influences on present day thinking about education, teaching and learning

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Children's Perceptions of Learning with Trainee Teachers by David Carr
Cover of the book Cautionary Tales by David Carr
Cover of the book The Footprint of the Buddha by David Carr
Cover of the book Thoughts on Thought by David Carr
Cover of the book Cinematic Ethics by David Carr
Cover of the book Defective Bosses by David Carr
Cover of the book Television Culture by David Carr
Cover of the book Energy Poverty in Eastern Europe by David Carr
Cover of the book Contemporary Political Philosophy and Religion by David Carr
Cover of the book The Chinese Communist Party as Organizational Emperor by David Carr
Cover of the book No Place For Dying by David Carr
Cover of the book The Power of the Stranger by David Carr
Cover of the book The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife by David Carr
Cover of the book Balancing Principles for Teaching Elementary Reading by David Carr
Cover of the book Economic Growth and Development in Africa by David Carr
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy