A Philosophy of Schooling: Care and Curiosity in Community

ISBN-13: 9783319715704 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 235 str.

Julian Stern

Opis

This book provides an optimistic account of the value and role of schooling. The book tackles and rejects the various large-scale `functional' theories of schooling which continue to dominate current debates and policies, such as schooling supporting employment and the economy, or developing citizenship.

Recenzje

"It discusses a number of concepts that are often used in schools, such as 'care', 'community', 'person' and 'dialogue'. The value of the book is that it gives these terms substance and shows how these principles are interconnected. ... the merit of his book is that it does not take for granted that schools exist, and in this way, it invites all of us to think these questions through for ourselves." (Wouter Sanderse, British Journal of Educational Studies, November, 2018)

Spis treści

Foreword.- Chapter 1. Introduction: Why Care About Schools?.- Chapter 2. Schools as Communities.- Chapter 3. Learning in Dialogue.- Chapter 4. Personhood and Personalism in School.- Chapter 5. Pedagogy, Research and Being a Curious Teacher.- Chapter 6. School Leadership: Caute in the Middle.- Chapter 7. The Sustainability of Schooling and its Alternatives.- Chapter 8. A Curriculum for One: Overcoming Dualism.- Chapter 9. The Politics of Schooling.

O autorze

Julian Stern is Professor of Education and Religion at York St John University, UK.