Understanding Education Studies: Critical Issues and New Directions (The Routledge Education Studies Series)

Synopsis

This book explores undergraduate education programmes in a new way. Written by those at the forefront of teaching and learning, it encourages students to delve beneath the surface of their degree subject and reveals important insights about the how, why and where next for education studies. With contributions from course leaders, tutors, current students and recent graduates, this book offers insights from nearly 60 authors based in 20 different institutions from five different countries. The chapters offer opportunities for readers to consider their own learning experiences in a wider context, enhance their understanding of the degree course and actively shape the education studies community of the future. Each chapter is written in an accessible way, with ‘questions to consider’ throughout and ‘recommended readings’ at the end to advance readers’ thinking and reflections. Chapters cover topics such as: Education Studies’ development as a degree subject Its evolving identity, values and purposes Teaching and assessment approaches in undergraduate education programmes How the subject develops students’ professional aptitudes and transferable skills Possibilities for advancing inclusion, equity and justice in education at degree level These ‘behind the scenes’ factors are brought to the fore through case studies and examples of how lecturers and students make sense of their teaching and learning. With its unique approach to examining these issues, this book is essential for students of Education Studies at undergraduate level while also being relevant for staff and postgraduate students in education.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000871630

Related ISBNs:

9781032284699, 9781003296935, 9781032284682

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/30/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Mark Pulsford, Rebecca Morris and Ross Purves

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Education, Philosophy, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Mark Pulsford

Edited by:

Rebecca Morris

Edited by:

Ross Purves