A Sociology of Educating (Cassell education series)

by IramSiraj-Blatchford (Author), RolandMeighan (Author), IramSiraj-Blatchford (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.26

  This is a very important introductory text to the sociology of teaching and learning. This new edition retains much of the structure and content of the second edition, whilst being significantly enlarged to take account of recent issues in education. Each chapter ends with 'signposts' designed to encourage students to pursue ideas and themes raised in the text. The references and suggestions for further reading have been completely updated.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.26

  Intended to stimulate sociologically informed thinking about educating, this book has become firmly established in its field, winning places on reading lists for Education Studies, Initial Teacher Training and Continuing Professional Development courses. The book begins with a light-hearted taste of sociology, and then goes on to explore five key areas of education such as: the hidden curriculum; ideologies of educating; sociological perspectives and the study of education; educational life chances; and, the next learning system. This new edition includes sections on personalized learning, progressive education, and the impact of assessment on pupils. It also comes with a new chapter 'The Discourses of Education'.

• New

  Paperback
  2007

  $50.28

  Intended to stimulate sociologically informed thinking about educating, this book has become firmly established in its field, winning places on reading lists for Education Studies, Initial Teacher Training and Continuing Professional Development courses. The book begins with a light-hearted taste of sociology, and then goes on to explore five key areas of education such as: the hidden curriculum; ideologies of educating; sociological perspectives and the study of education; educational life chances; and, the next learning system. This new edition includes sections on personalized learning, progressive education, and the impact of assessment on pupils. It also comes with a new chapter 'The Discourses of Education'.