Introduction to Education Studies
2nd Edition
Published on 16. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4129-2194-7 (ISBN)
Description
'The authors have provided an important resource for student study in education. Importantly, it reinforces the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of contested educational process and practices in a contemporary context' - Dave Trotman, ESCalate Introduction to Education Studies is established as the key text for undergraduate students of education studies as well as for practitioners embarking on a higher degree. The book provides a thorough grounding for students new to the subject without assuming a substantial prior knowledge of the area. It also takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of education, drawing on the authors' extensive experience of teaching and course development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This new updated edition includes sections on: o the nature and purposes of education o research in education o ideologies and the curriculum o comparative education o history of schooling o pedagogical trends o social and psychological explanations for pupil/student achievement o policy developments in education This highly popular, accessibly written text is essential reading for students on education studies courses.
Reviews / Votes
'The authors have provided an important resource for student study in education. Importantly, it reinforces the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of contested educational process and practices in a contemporary context' - Dave Trotman, EscalateMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-2194-7 (9781412921947)
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Previous edition
Steve Bartlett | Diana M. Burton | Nick Peim
Introduction to Education Studies
Book
07/2001
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€46.03
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Persons
Steve's research interests are in practitioner research where he has worked with networks of teachers on the development of their classroom evaluations. He has also been involved with the development of Education Studies as a subject in HE. Steve has been chair of the British Education Studies Association and was more recently involved in the review of the Education Studies Subject Benchmarks for QAA. Steve currently teaches research methods on the master's in leadership and management and education studies on the combined awards program.
Content
What Is Education Studies? The New 'Education Studies' The traditional disciplines and education Studies Comparative education The Nature of Education The meaning of education Sociological perspectives on the purposes of education Sociological perspectives on the process of education Educational ideologies Researching Education The nature of educational research Research methodologies Educational research movements The importance of freedom in research A Modern History of Schooling Towards state education The first stages of elementary schooling Establishment of secondary schools and LEAs Universal secondary education - the tripartite system Comprehensive schooling Diversity and competition The Curriculum The nature of the curriculum The structure of knowledge Curriculum frameworks The National Curriculum: A case study Individual achievement: major psychological theories The influence of philosophy Early psychological ideas Personality theory Motivation Intelligence and creativity Cognitive-developmental theory Cognitive psychology Education and Psychological Research: Contemporary Influences Constructivism Social constructivist theories Metacognition Learning styles, strategies, approaches and preferences Situated cognition Brain function Different views of intelligence The Influence of Social Factors, Gender and Ethnicity on Achievement The state of educational achievement Social class and achievement Gender and achievement Ethnicity and achievement Organizing Teaching and Learning: Pedagogical Trends Grouping pupils for learning Differentiated learning Personalised learning Psychological research and pedagogical developments Politics and Policy in Education Towards post-war reconstruction and consensus The rise of conflict and dissent in policy Conservative Policy: Ideology of the New Right New Labour: Ideology and perspectives on education Education: A Contested Enterprise Theory and practice in education The breadth of education studies