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Exploring Education and ­Childhood
From current certainties to new visions
By Dominic Wyse (Edited by), Rosemary Davis (Edited by), Phil Jones (Edited by), Sue Rogers (Edited by)

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United Kingdom, 3 June 2015

Education has become dominated by testing, standards, interventions, strategies and political policy. Yet while elements such as these are important, Exploring Education and Childhood contends it is childhood - including its sociology and psychology - that is the vital holistic context for teaching and learning.

Written by a team of specialists who bring both experience of classroom teaching, teacher training, and of rigorous research and scholarship, each chapter examines a topic that is of vital importance to teaching and the work of teachers. The book explores examples of educational practice that illuminate contemporary problems and future possibilities for education; develops educational theory to better understand practice and policy; and critically evaluates education policy in the international context. With an emphasis on reflection and deep thinking - something that all the best teachers are able to do - key issues in the book include:

  • the voice of the child
  • metacognitive strategies
  • agency, pedagogy and curriculum
  • performativity, standards, and school readiness
  • educational settings and new technology
  • teacher expertise and agency
  • diversity and child agency
  • families, society and school choice.

Illustrated with powerful examples of practice, together with key questions for reflection and further reading, Exploring Education and Childhood challenges education professionals, policy makers, and all peple with an interest in education to envision a new future. It will be essential reading for all student teachers and teachers, and is particular appropriate for Masters-level research, professional studies, Education Studies.

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Education has become dominated by testing, standards, interventions, strategies and political policy. Yet while elements such as these are important, Exploring Education and Childhood contends it is childhood - including its sociology and psychology - that is the vital holistic context for teaching and learning.

Written by a team of specialists who bring both experience of classroom teaching, teacher training, and of rigorous research and scholarship, each chapter examines a topic that is of vital importance to teaching and the work of teachers. The book explores examples of educational practice that illuminate contemporary problems and future possibilities for education; develops educational theory to better understand practice and policy; and critically evaluates education policy in the international context. With an emphasis on reflection and deep thinking - something that all the best teachers are able to do - key issues in the book include:

Illustrated with powerful examples of practice, together with key questions for reflection and further reading, Exploring Education and Childhood challenges education professionals, policy makers, and all peple with an interest in education to envision a new future. It will be essential reading for all student teachers and teachers, and is particular appropriate for Masters-level research, professional studies, Education Studies.

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9780415841108
ISBN
0415841100
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Other Information
8 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 10 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (0.52 kg)

Table of Contents

  • Childhoods and Contemporary Practices 2. The Child’s Voice 3. Children’s Thinking 4. Agency, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum 5. High Stakes Assessment, Teachers, and Children 6. Technology and Education 7. Expertise, Knowledge and Pedagogy 8. Language and Culture in Foreign Language Teaching 9. Inclusion or Special Educational Needs? Uncertainty in the 21st Century - 10. Embracing diversity in the classroom: a cross-cultural perspective 11. Families, Society and School Choice 12. Politics, Policy and Teacher Agency
  • About the Author

    Dominic Wyse is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.


    Rosemary Davis is Visiting Professorial Fellow at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.


    Phil Jones is Professor of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.


    Sue Rogers is Professor of Early Years Education and currently Head of Early Years and Primary Education at University College London, Institute of Education (IOE), UK.

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    "This book is written by a team of specialists who combine rigorous research and scholarship with the experience of teacher training and classroom teaching." – Martine Horvath, eye magazine

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