Exploring Education and Childhood
From current certainties to new visions
1st Edition
Published on 3. June 2015
Book
Hardback
206 pages
978-0-415-84110-8 (ISBN)
Description
Education has become dominated by testing, standards, interventions, strategies and political policy. Yet while elements such as these are important, Exploring Education and Childhood contends it is childhood - including its sociology and psychology - that is the vital holistic context for teaching and learning.
Written by a team of specialists who bring both experience of classroom teaching, teacher training, and of rigorous research and scholarship, each chapter examines a topic that is of vital importance to teaching and the work of teachers. The book explores examples of educational practice that illuminate contemporary problems and future possibilities for education; develops educational theory to better understand practice and policy; and critically evaluates education policy in the international context. With an emphasis on reflection and deep thinking - something that all the best teachers are able to do - key issues in the book include:
the voice of the child
metacognitive strategies
agency, pedagogy and curriculum
performativity, standards, and school readiness
educational settings and new technology
teacher expertise and agency
diversity and child agency
families, society and school choice.
Illustrated with powerful examples of practice, together with key questions for reflection and further reading, Exploring Education and Childhood challenges education professionals, policy makers, and all peple with an interest in education to envision a new future. It will be essential reading for all student teachers and teachers, and is particular appropriate for Masters-level research, professional studies, Education Studies.
Written by a team of specialists who bring both experience of classroom teaching, teacher training, and of rigorous research and scholarship, each chapter examines a topic that is of vital importance to teaching and the work of teachers. The book explores examples of educational practice that illuminate contemporary problems and future possibilities for education; develops educational theory to better understand practice and policy; and critically evaluates education policy in the international context. With an emphasis on reflection and deep thinking - something that all the best teachers are able to do - key issues in the book include:
the voice of the child
metacognitive strategies
agency, pedagogy and curriculum
performativity, standards, and school readiness
educational settings and new technology
teacher expertise and agency
diversity and child agency
families, society and school choice.
Illustrated with powerful examples of practice, together with key questions for reflection and further reading, Exploring Education and Childhood challenges education professionals, policy makers, and all peple with an interest in education to envision a new future. It will be essential reading for all student teachers and teachers, and is particular appropriate for Masters-level research, professional studies, Education Studies.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is written by a team of specialists who combine rigorous research and scholarship with the experience of teacher training and classroom teaching." - Martine Horvath, eye magazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Illustrations
10 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 8 s/w Tabellen
8 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 10 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-84110-8 (9780415841108)
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Dominic Wyse | Rosemary Davis | Phil Jones
Exploring Education and Childhood
From current certainties to new visions
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Dominic Wyse | Rosemary Davis | Phil Jones
Exploring Education and Childhood
From current certainties to new visions
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06/2015
Routledge
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Dominic Wyse | Rosemary Davis | Phil Jones
Exploring Education and Childhood
From current certainties to new visions
E-Book
06/2015
Routledge
€55.49
Available for download
Persons
Dominic Wyse is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Rosemary Davis is Visiting Professorial Fellow at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Phil Jones is Professor of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Sue Rogers is Professor of Early Years Education and currently Head of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Rosemary Davis is Visiting Professorial Fellow at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Phil Jones is Professor of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Sue Rogers is Professor of Early Years Education and currently Head of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.
Content
Childhoods and Contemporary Practices 2. The Child's Voice 3. Children's Thinking 4. Agency, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum 5. High Stakes Assessment, Teachers, and Children 6. Technology and Education 7. Expertise, Knowledge and Pedagogy 8. Language and Culture in Foreign Language Teaching 9. Inclusion or Special Educational Needs? Uncertainty in the 21st Century - 10. Embracing diversity in the classroom: a cross-cultural perspective 11. Families, Society and School Choice 12. Politics, Policy and Teacher Agency