Biesta, Gert
The Beautiful Risk of Education (Interventions: Education, Philosophy, and Culture)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781612050270
- author:
- Biesta, Gert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Paradigm
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 178
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Education, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Beautiful Risk of Education is a thought-provoking exploration of the fundamental nature of education. At its core, education is not about filling a predetermined mould, but about igniting a spark that sets students on a path of discovery and growth.
Through a critical examination of seven key educational concepts - creativity, communication, teaching, learning, emancipation, democracy, and virtuosity - Gert J.J. Biesta makes a compelling case for embracing risk as a central component of our educational endeavours.
By challenging the prevailing risk-averse attitudes that dominate many contemporary educational policies and practices, Biesta argues that risk-taking should be at the forefront of our critical pedagogical practice, leading to a more authentic and empowering learning experience for all students.
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