Exploring Education Studies
1st Edition
Published on 4. November 2013
472 pages
978-1-317-86261-1 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring Education Studies is a rich and multi-layered investigation of the world of education. Although aimed at Education Studies courses, the books thematic approach also makes it an excellent general introduction to education. Building around four central themes psychology, sociology, current policy and global education the authors lively discussions capture the essence of this diverse subject area.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
5,65 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-86261-1 (9781317862611)
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Exploring Education Studies
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Person
Dr Vivienne Walkup is a senior lecturer and Assistant Head of Education Studies at the University of Derby. She is the co-author, with Anita Woolfolk and Malcolm Hughes, of Psychology in Education, also published by Pearson Education.
Content
Part 1 THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
1 A history of education
2 Teaching, learning and the National Curriculum
3 Alternative schooling
Part 2 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
4 The psychology of learning and education
5 Understanding and managing the behaviour of learners
6 Communication and change: transactional analysis and cognitive behaviourial theory
Part 3 CONTEMPORARY POLICIES AND DEBATES IN EDUCATION
7 Contemporary education policies and issues
8 Lifelong learning
9 The inclusion debate and special educational needs (SEN)
Part 4 NEW PERSPECTIVE
10 Literacy learning in a postmodern world
11 Engaging with innovative practice
12 International education
1 A history of education
2 Teaching, learning and the National Curriculum
3 Alternative schooling
Part 2 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
4 The psychology of learning and education
5 Understanding and managing the behaviour of learners
6 Communication and change: transactional analysis and cognitive behaviourial theory
Part 3 CONTEMPORARY POLICIES AND DEBATES IN EDUCATION
7 Contemporary education policies and issues
8 Lifelong learning
9 The inclusion debate and special educational needs (SEN)
Part 4 NEW PERSPECTIVE
10 Literacy learning in a postmodern world
11 Engaging with innovative practice
12 International education
