The Study of Education: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Jane Bates, Sue Lewis

Overview

The Study of Education: An Introduction considers the nature, aims and purposes of education. It introduces the student new looking at education as an academic discipline to the key perspectives and contexts of education in order to prepare them for further study in the field.

This book is an accessible, introductory course companion for education related courses. Boxed examples and case studies are provided where appropriate, to enable the student learner to contextualise the introductory theory that is presented.

The authors also introduce methods of autobiography through which students will be challenged to explore and contextualise their own educational journey in order to make sense of education in the past, present and future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826499769
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/25/2009
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jane Bates is Principal Subject Leader of Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Sue Lewis is Principal Subject Leader of Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Acknowledgements Part One PERSONAL JOURNEYS
 
1 Writing the Self: Educational Autobiography Stories and Oral Histories Educational Autobiographies Personal Jourbaneys Writing ‘Your Self' Summary Part Two THE NATURE OF EDUCATION
 
2 The Purpose of Education. What is Education? What is Education For? Education as a Product and a Process Education and Schooling Summary 3 What It Means To Be Educated
 
What it means to be educated The Value of Education Education as a Human Right Summary 4 The Structure of Education. Historical Perspectives Orientation and Organisation An Open Systems Perspective A Comparative Perspective Summary 5 The English Education System Influences Meta-Organisation: Organisation and Control Macro-Organisation: Contexts and Curriculum Micro-Organisation: Teaching and Learning Summary Part Three PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION
 
6 Sociological Perspectives on Education Sociological Perspectives on Education Consensus Theory: Functionalism Conflict theory - Marxism and neo-Marxism Interactionism Critical Pedagogy Perspectives on Race and Gender Summary 7 Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives Philosophy and Education Ideology and Education Educationalists in the Romantic tradition: Rousseau 1712 - 1778 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi 1746 - 1827 Maria Montessori 1870 - 1952 John Dewey 1859 - 1952 Makiguchi 1871 - 1944 A.S. Neill 1883 - 1973 Summary Part Four THE CONTEXTS OF EDUCATION
 
8 Formal Contexts for Learning The Learning Society and Notions of Formal, Informal and Non-Formal Education Choice - And the Diversity of Provision Independent Schools Faith Schools Home Education Summary 9 ‘Learning in Places' Museums, Galleries and Heritage Sites Theatre as Education Extended Schools Summary 10 Alternative Education Alternative Education Pupil Referral Units Prison Education Hospital Education Improving Alternative Educational Provision Summary Part Five EDUCATION REVISITED
 
11 Education in the Future Future Studies Future Challenges Future Possibilities Future Scenarios Summary References Index

Editorial Reviews

'I've read a good many introductions to studying education but this one has already become a favourite. It's firmly situated in relevant historical and social contexts and is a lively, engaging read. The Study of Education An Introduction explains theory, illustrates with practice and encourages analysis and reflection. It will be welcomed by students who like to be well-informed, and by tutors wanting to encourage their students to adopt a thoughtful approach.'
Carrie Winstanley, Principal Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK

'This text provides the reader with a solid introduction to a range of educational concepts.'
James Arthur, Editor of the British Journal of Educational Studies and Head of School and Professor of Education and Civic Engagement, University of Birmingham, UK

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