Beyond Obsolete - How to Upgrade Classroom Practice and School Structure

This book connects a new history and philosophy of science with the history of education.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter One: Civilization, Science, and Genius
Chapter Two: The Scientific Revolution and Western Civilization: New Understandings
Chapter Three: Platonic Fallacies, Big History, and Education
Chapter Four: Software Update
Chapter Five: Hardware Update and Compatibility
Conclusion

About the author

Chris Edwards, EdD, teaches World History, AP World History, and English at a public school in the Midwest. He is the author of numerous books on science, philosophy, and educational theory. He directs a summer institute for math and science teachers, is a frequent contributor to Skeptic magazine, and has presented his teaching methodology nationally through publications and presentations through the National Council for Social Studies.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Edwards
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781475844757
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4475-7
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Educational strategies & policy, Teaching skills & techniques, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies, classroom practice;learning;reform;Teaching