Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts
Author | : John Gingell |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2008-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134109661 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134109660 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This new edition of Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts is an easy to use A-Z guide summarizing all the key terms, ideas and issues central to the study of educational theory today. Fully updated, the book is cross-referenced throughout and contains pointers to further reading, as well as new entries on such topics as: Citizenship and Civic Education Liberalism Capability Well-being Patriotism Globalisation Open-mindedness Creationism and Intelligent Design. Comprehensive and authoritative this highly accessible guide provides all that a student, teacher or policy-maker needs to know about the latest thinking on education in the 21st century.'