An Introduction to Philosophy of Education

by Ronald Woods (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $4.54

  This introductory text, now in its fourth edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? In addition to these questions, which strike to the heart of the rationale for the educative process as a whole, the authors explore such concepts as culture, creativity, autonomy, indoctrination, needs, interests and learning by discovery. In this new updated edition, the authors draw on the latest research in genetics to argue that education is uniquely human and is essentially what develops us as humans. Resisting modern tendencies to equate knowledge with opinion, and value judgements with taste, this book leads the reader into the business of philosophising and champions the cause of reason in education.

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  Paperback
  1988

  $3.25

  'Well-written, accessible to students with no previous background in philosophy ...an excellent introduction.' - THES This introductory text, now in its third edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy of education in educational debate and as a preliminary to any practical activity such as teaching. Barrow and Woods discuss various aspects of education and their relative importance - the concept of knowledge in planning curricula, indoctrination and rationality, self-determination, needs, interests, learning by discovery, and the elements of creativity and culture in schooling. This edition contains a new preface and two completely new chapters on curriculum theory and research into teaching.

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  Hardcover
  1975

  $11.28