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-16developments; and clear insights into the role and background of research within education. INDICE: What is education? D Matheson Ideology in education in the United Kingdom C Matheson Theories of teaching and learning R Dennick A brief historyof 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 ineducation 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 iseducational research? Changing perspectives J Nisbet What next? Summation andcomment D Matheson
- ISBN: 978-0-415-45365-3
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 392
- Fecha Publicación: 11/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés