Tom O'Donoghue
Understanding Contemporary Education: Key themes and issues
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138678262
- author:
- Tom O'Donoghue
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 1.5 x 24.4 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, Care & Counselling, Tom O'Donoghue,Understanding Contemporary Education: Key themes and issues,Routledge,1138678260,Education & Teaching,Education / Teaching,Education,Education / General,Edu
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Contemporary Education offers a comprehensive exploration of key concepts and issues in education. This book provides an essential framework for students, trainee teachers, and practising educators to engage in reflection on their work and the broader education system. Through detailed analysis and critique, Understanding Contemporary Education challenges common assumptions about education, encouraging readers to consider the purpose and nature of the education enterprise. The book is divided into seven main parts, covering topics such as social context, policy, curriculum, teaching, leadership, teacher preparation, and international developments. By drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives, this book provides an accessible introduction to key themes and concepts in education, inviting readers to reflect intelligently on issues that affect all schools.