A Student's Guide to Education Studies

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, UK


Praise 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