An Introduction to the Study of Education: An Outline for the Intending Student

by David Matheson (Editor), David Matheson (Editor), Ian Grosvenor (Editor)

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  1999

  $3.26

  What is education? This core textbook will help students in pursuit of this question by providing a comprehensive, gentle and reflective introduction to the initial study of education. Updated in line with the latest policies, reforms and issues within education, this new edition includes: * Full exploration of the historical, sociological, philosophical and psychological roots of education * A focus on all levels of education - pre-school, primary, secondary, post-16 and lifelong learning * The latest controversies and debates within education * New material on compulsory education, special educational needs and post-16 developments * Clear insights into the role and background of research within education

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.26

  What is education? This core textbook will help students in pursuit of this question by providing a comprehensive, gentle and reflective introduction to the initial study of education. Updated in line with the latest policies, reforms and issues within education, this third edition includes: * full exploration of the historical, sociological, philosophical and psychological roots of education * a focus on all levels of education - pre-school, primary, secondary, post-16 and lifelong learning * the latest controversies and debates within education * new material on compulsory education, special educational needs and post-16 developments * clear insights into the role and background of research within education.