An Introduction to Philosophy of Education

ISBN-13: 9780367637361 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 252 str.

Robin Barrow; Ronald Woods

Opis

This introductory text, now in its fifth edition, shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. Updates include new chapters on religious education and moral education, as well as questions for reflection at the end of each chapter.

Spis treści

1 On reading this book.;  2 Thinking about the educational system.;  3 What is it to be human?;  4 Do we need schools?;  5 Needs and interests.;  6 The concept of education.;  7 Knowledge: what is worth studying?;  8 Curriculum theory.;  9 Religion and religious education.;  10 Morality and moral education.;  11 Indoctrination.;  12 Rationality.;  13 Critical thinking and other skills.;  14 Freedom and autonomy.;  15 Relativism: the challenge to reason.;  16 Creativity.;  17 Multiculturalism and racism.;  18 Culture.;  19 Research into teaching.;  20 Conclusion: theory and practice.