Escape From Teaching

The objective of this book is to set the stage for internal discussions at educational institutions and to identify the starting points for the urgently needed changes in our learning culture.

List of contents

Introduction: The reason: the competence catastrophe
Chapter 1: The human species is capable of learning
Chapter 2: We can learn, but we cannot be taught
Chapter 3: Learning is not mediated, but appropriated
Chapter 4: We learn from others, but we think alone
Chapter 5: Learning is less preparation and more identity formation
Chapter 6: Education is about seeking, not finding
Chapter 7: Self-study skills are the key to change
Chapter 8: A new understanding of learning and how to promote it
Chapter 9: Self-learning requires appreciation, guidance, stimulating arrangements, and support
Chapter 10: Skills development requires a guide for educational institutions
Conclusion: The outlook: Journey to the age of self-structured learning
Bibliography
Author biography

About the author

By Rolf Arnold

Product details

• Authors: Rolf Arnold
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781475847307
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4730-7
• No. of pages: 150
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Education, EDUCATION / Administration / General, MATHEMATICS / Game Theory, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Educational strategies & policy, Decision theory: general, Educational strategies and policy