Education: The Basics by Kay Wood

Education: The Basics by Kay Wood

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Education: The Basics is a wide ranging introduction to education as an academic subject, taking into account both theory and practice. Covering the study of education as whole, including the schooling system, the nature of knowledge and methods of teaching, this book takes into account the viewpoints of both teachers and pupils within international contexts.

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Education: The Basics by Kay Wood

Education: The Basics is a wide ranging introduction to education as an academic subject, taking into account both theory and practice. Covering the study of education as whole, including the schooling system, the nature of knowledge and methods of teaching, this book takes into account the viewpoints of both teachers and pupils within international contexts.

‘This is a comprehensive and provocative overview of education today, yesterday and tomorrow, which addresses those issues that many educators would rather avoid’ - Eleanore Hargreaves, London University Institute of Education

Kay Wood recently retired as Head of the Department of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University. She has experience of secondary teaching and in-school training, and for twelve years acted as Access tutor, promoting wider access to education at all levels. Her primary research interests are international education, the sociology of education and education policy.

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ISBN 13 9780415589550
ISBN 10 041558955X
Title Education: The Basics
Author Kay Wood
Series The Basics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2011-06-17
Number of pages 188
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.