
A Student's Guide to Education Studies
Stephen Ward(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 26. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
202 pages
978-0-415-46537-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Written specifically for students on Education Studies courses, yet also relevant for students on teacher training courses, A Student's Guide to Education Studies (originally published as Education Studies: A Student's Guide) covers a diverse range of topics and issues. With a revised structure, new chapters, and fully updated content, this second edition continues to introduce alternative visions of education theory and practice.
The chapters are divided between three sections: Education Policy and Politics; Global and Environmental Education; and Learning, Knowledge and the Curriculum. Coverage includes:
Every Child Matters
gender and educational achievement
religious and cultural plurality in education
education for democracy and citizenship
the global dimension in education
education for sustainability
the ecology of learning
young children learning
the effective teacher
educational research.
Each chapter contains introductions, summary points, questions for discussion, and annotated suggestions for further reading.
With a distinctive international and global focus, A Student's Guide to Education Studies continues to be a valuable resource for all students of Education Studies as well as students on initial teacher training courses.
The chapters are divided between three sections: Education Policy and Politics; Global and Environmental Education; and Learning, Knowledge and the Curriculum. Coverage includes:
Every Child Matters
gender and educational achievement
religious and cultural plurality in education
education for democracy and citizenship
the global dimension in education
education for sustainability
the ecology of learning
young children learning
the effective teacher
educational research.
Each chapter contains introductions, summary points, questions for discussion, and annotated suggestions for further reading.
With a distinctive international and global focus, A Student's Guide to Education Studies continues to be a valuable resource for all students of Education Studies as well as students on initial teacher training courses.
Reviews / Votes
'This book should be on all reading lists for students beginning degree courses in Education, and is one which they would find helpful throughout their studies. It would also be very valuable to students on teacher-training courses who wish to take a critical and reflective approach to the craft they are learning... It encourages students to look beyond national boundaries, to understand other countries and cultures and the role education plays in them. The chapters are written in an accessible style which does not however oversimplify what are often complex questions, and each one ends by challenging the reader to further consider key questions.' - Bob Waugh, Senior Lecturer in Education Studies, Oxford Brookes University, UKPraise for previous edition:
'A handy collection for students ... As a first read on such a variety of important topics, the book makes a useful starting point and offers plenty of pointers for further study.' - Ted Wragg, Times Educational Supplement
'Stephen Ward's book is a must for everyone on the brink of, or considering working in, education. It helps us to come to terms with the complexities of 21st century existence and helps teachers (aspiring or surviving) to a heightened perception of their role in influencing future generations to value and respect each other and the planet, which sustains us.' - NUT Education Review
'This book makes excellent and informative reading. It is a worthy addition to any Education Studies reading list' - www.escalate.ac.uk
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
6 s/w Abbildungen, 8 s/w Tabellen, 6 s/w Zeichnungen
6 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Tables, black and white; 6 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-46537-3 (9780415465373)
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11/2012
3rd Edition
Routledge
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Book
02/2004
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€52.18
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Person
Stephen Ward is Dean of the School of Education at Bath Spa University, UK.
Content
Introduction: The study of Education
Part 1: Policies and politics
Part 2: Global and environmental education
Part 3: Learning, knowledge and the curriculum
Part 1: Policies and politics
Part 2: Global and environmental education
Part 3: Learning, knowledge and the curriculum