Western Psychological and Educational Theory in Diverse Contexts

Summary

Examines aspects of Western psychological and educational theory in relation to educational practice around the world, and considers the extent to which understandings are truly applicable to a range of diverse settings. This book seeks to question, where appropriate, orthodoxies within Western educational systems.

Product details

• Authors: Julian (Durham University Elliott, Julian (University of Durham Elliott
• Assisted by: Julian Elliott (Editor), Elliott Julian (Editor), Elena Grigorenko (Editor), Elena L. Grigorenko (Editor), Grigorenko Elena (Editor), Grigorenko Elena L. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.02.2009
• EAN: 9780415491365
• ISBN: 978-0-415-49136-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Educational psychology