David Carr

Making Sense of Education (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction to the Philosophy and Theory of Education and Teaching

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Making Sense of Education" provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring recent developments as well as important ideas from the twentieth century, this book aims to make philosophy of education relevant to everyday practice for teachers and student teachers, as well as those studying education as an academic subject.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134478132
• Artikelnr.: 38247115

Autorenporträt

David Carr is Professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of Edinburgh. He is author of Educating the Virtues (Routledge 1991), Professionalism and Ethical Issues in Teaching (Routledge 2000) and of numerous philosophical and educational articles.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Education
Teaching and Professional Practice 1. Education
Persons and Schooling 2. The Complex Character of Teaching 3. The Complex Role of the Teacher 4. Educational Theory and Practice 5. Wider Moral Implications of Education Part II: Learning
Knowledge and Curriculum 6. Learning: Behaviour
Perception and Cognition 7. Learning: Meaning
Language and Culture 8. Knowledge
Explanation and Understanding 9. Curriculum: Purpose
Form and Content 10. Curriculum: Process
Product and Appraisal Part III: Schooling
Society and Culture 11. Liberalism
Impartiality and Liberal Education 12. Community
Identity and Cultural Inheritance 13. Justice
Equality and Difference 14. Freedom
Authority and Discipline 15. Political Dimensions of Education