Learning in Contemporary Culture
1st Edition
Published on 18. May 2009
160 pages
978-1-84445-822-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides an accessible undergraduate-level introduction to the central educational concepts of learning and culture. In examining these themes it addresses key issues including: what is meant by 'culture'; characteristics commonly associated with contemporary culture; relationships between culture and learning; changing understandings of how, what, where and when we learn; the relationship between learning, national identity and citizenship; and the impact of all these on our way of life today. These ideas are approached from historical, philosophical, sociological, political and psychological perspectives: the traditional disciplines of Education Studies.
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Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-822-6 (9781844458226)
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Will Curtis | Alice Pettigrew
Learning in Contemporary Culture
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05/2009
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
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Persons
Will Curtis is Education Subject Leader and Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at De Montfort University. Alice Pettigrew is a researcher at the Institute of Education, University of London
Content
Introduction
Culture and learning
Lessons in culture, community and change: an historical account
Learning in uncertain times: perspectives from philosophy
Learning to live in uncertainty: perspectives from psychology
Politics, power and priorities: perspectives on education policy
In classrooms and corridors: a sociological approach
Outside the school gate: alternative cultures of learning
Learning and identity in a multicultural community
Conclusion
Culture and learning
Lessons in culture, community and change: an historical account
Learning in uncertain times: perspectives from philosophy
Learning to live in uncertainty: perspectives from psychology
Politics, power and priorities: perspectives on education policy
In classrooms and corridors: a sociological approach
Outside the school gate: alternative cultures of learning
Learning and identity in a multicultural community
Conclusion
