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Making Sense of Education

An Introduction to the Philosophy and Theory of Education and Teaching

Author: David Carr  

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David Carr's new text for undergraduates and postgraduates of the philosophy of education seeks to enhance and expand - and in some cases argue against - the discussions arising from the post-war revolution in the subject.

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David Carr's new text for undergraduates and postgraduates of the philosophy of education seeks to enhance and expand - and in some cases argue against - the discussions arising from the post-war revolution in the subject.

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Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring recent developments as well as important ideas from the twentieth century, this book aims to make philosophy of education relevant to everyday practice for teachers and student teachers, as well as those studying education as an academic subject. The book is divided into three parts: Education, Teaching and Professional Practice: conceptual issues concerning education; the role of the teacher; the theory/practice divide; moral dimensions of education and teaching; Learning, Knowledge and Curriculum: behaviourist and cognitive theories of learning; language and meaning; curriculum aims and content; Schooling, Society and Culture: social and political aspects of education, including liberalism and communitarianism, differentiation, authority and discipline. This timely and up-to-date introduction will help those studying and working in education to understand the major philosophical influences that have formed modern thinking about education, teaching and learning.

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Critic Reviews

“'As Carr says, without responsible professional reflection there is not much hope, either for teaching or democracy. But teachers already committed to such reflection will find real value in what he says and in his conclusions. And there's an excellent glossary.'- Michael Duffy, TES 'A tour de force of analytic discrimination, it is testimony to the necessity for plain prose and careful argument in educational discourse.'- Theory and Research in Education”

'As Carr says, without responsible professional reflection there is not much hope, either for teaching or democracy. But teachers already committed to such reflection will find real value in what he says and in his conclusions. And there's an excellent glossary.' - Michael Duffy, TES

'A tour de force of analytic discrimination, it is testimony to the necessity for plain prose and careful argument in educational discourse.' - Theory and Research in Education


'As Carr says, without responsible professional reflection there is not much hope, either for teaching or democracy. But teachers already committed to such reflection will find real value in what he says and in his conclusions. And there's an excellent glossary.' - Michael Duffy, TES

'I would recommend this book for any Masters programme in Education. It provides an overview and useful starting point for further, more in-depth study. It is, perhaps, of particular use to non-philosophers as it gives an insight to the complexity and influence of the discipline in education throughout the centuries.' - Chris Smith, Escalate

'A tour de force of analytic discrimination, it is testimony to the necessity for plain prose and careful argument in educational discourse.' - Theory and Research in Education

'This book grew on me as I waded into its deeper waters ... This is a substantial work offering a rich resource particularly for the more advanced student and represents a very useful addition to the field.' - Andrew Davis, British Journal of Educational Studies

'Ultimately this book is quite unique and is a worthy addition to any university bookshelf. It should be a key text for Initial Teacher Education.' - John Dakers, Scottish Educational Review

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About the Author

David Carr is Professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of Edinburgh. He is author of Educating the Virtues (Routledge 1991), Professionalism and Ethical Issues in Teaching (Routledge 2000) and of numerous philosophical and educational articles.

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Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring major past and present conceptions of education, teaching and learning, this book makes philosophy of education relevant to the professional practice of teachers and student teachers, as well of interest to those studying education as an academic subject.The book is divided into three parts: education, teaching and professional practice: issues concerning education, the role of the teacher, the relationship of educational theory to practice and the wider moral dimensions of pedagogy learning, knowledge and curriculum: issues concerning behaviourist and cognitive theories of learning, knowledge and meaning, curriculum aims and content and evaluation and assessment schooling, society and culture: issues of the wider social and political context of education concerning liberalism and communitarianism, justice and equality, differentiation, authority and discipline. This timely and up-to-date introduction assists all those studying and/or working in education to appreciate the main philosophical sources of and influences on present day thinking about education, teaching and learning

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd | Routledge
Published
12th September 2002
Edition
1st
Pages
308
ISBN
9780415230742

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