Introduction to Philosophy of Education

Zusatztext Praise for the previous edition: 'Well written! accessible to students with no previous background in philosophy... an excellent introduction.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement Klappentext What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? This title shows the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to practical activities. Zusammenfassung What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? This title shows the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to practical activities. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Thinking about Education 2. What it is to be Human? 3. The Concept of Education 4. Knowledge and the Curriculum 5. Curriculum Theory 6. Indoctrination 7. Rationality 8. Self-Determination 9. The Postmodern Challenge 10. Needs! Interests and Experience 11. Creativity 12. Culture 13. Research into Teaching 14. Conclusions: Theory and Practice

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• Authors: Robin Barrow, Robin (Simon Fraser University Barrow, Ronald Woods, Ronald (Formely of the University of Leices Woods, Ronald (formely of the University of Leicester Woods, Ronald George Woods, Ronald George Barrow Woods, WOODS RONALD GEORGE BARROW ROBIN
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.04.2006
• EAN: 9780415381277
• ISBN: 978-0-415-38127-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries