Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical IntroductionThis book is designed to provide an up-to-date introduction to the Philosophy of Education. It addresses many of the traditional topics in the field, as well as more modern policy issues in education. |
Contents
Values aims and society | 5 |
Culture and the curriculum | 17 |
knowledge and the imagination | 35 |
Pedagogy good practice and educational research | 51 |
Standards performance and assessment | 65 |
Moral personal and civic education | 79 |
Autonomy and liberal education | 95 |
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Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical Introduction John Gingell,Christopher Winch Limited preview - 2004 |
Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical Introduction John Gingell,Christopher Winch Limited preview - 2004 |
Philosophy and Educational Policy: A Critical Introduction Christopher Winch,John Gingell No preview available - 2004 |
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