This text looks at key themes and topical debates within Education Studies, using a number of important extracts and writings to exemplify different perspectives and help students gain deeper understanding. Extracts and writings are presented in an accessible way, helping the reader to develop critical skills while dealing with core content. Topics are organised into three major themes - Theorising education, Education and social justice and Education in the 21st century - to provide comprehensive coverage of the most important current issues within this field.

Education Studies Reflective Reader

... Education Studies: Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Davey, B. and Robinson, S. (2002) Taking a degree after qualifying as a registered general nurse: Constraints and effects, Nurse Education Today, 22: 624–32. Department of&nbsp;...

A breakthrough text in its first edition, this theory textbook is returning in its second edition. Publish for ODP students studying at degree level, the text maps neatly onto the ODP degree curriculum. Written by experts from the ODP profession the book covers the core theoretical and professional components of the ODP curriculum, including chapters on: •Professionalism •Law •Ethics •Reflective practice •Decision making •Psychosocial aspects of care •Research and evidence-based practice The second edition returns to provides a much-needed update to this specific introduction to the theoretical subjects identified within the current pre-registration qualification, aiming to highlight the importance of these key areas that are at the foundations of practice. Many ODP students and ODP clinicians currently struggle to link abstract theories (e.g. interprofessional care, research, sociological theories, and psychosocial care) directly to their practice and professional role within the context of Operating Department Practice. The work will also seek to encompass the lessons learnt from the pandemic, and how best these can be incorporated broadly to enhance the text around teamwork, leadership; wellbeing; communication; research, audit and implementation; roles and responsibilities; as well as legal and ethical aspects.

Foundations for Operating Department Practice: Essential Theory for Practice

... Education Studies Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Foucault, M. (1979) Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison. London: Penguin. Gewirtz, S. and Cribb, A. (2009) Understanding Education: A Sociological Perspective&nbsp;...

How can education be a vehicle for social change? This book looks at how different educational theories can be used to address complex and vital issues in society by exploring key concepts and challenging traditional thought through an educational lens. Each topic area is explored in both theoretical and practical terms with direct application to the classroom throughout. Key topics include: The climate crisis The Black Lives Matter movement The rise of right-wing populism The experience of LGBTQ+ students in school The impact of COVID-19 This is essential reading for anyone training to teach at any age phase and students undertaking the academic study of education.

Education Theories for a Changing World

... Education Studies Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Darder, A., Baltodano, M. and Torres, R. (eds) (2003) The Critical Pedagogy Reader. London: RoutledgeFalmer. Freire, P. (1985) The Politics of Education: Culture, Power and&nbsp;...

Introducing you to 18 key educational thinkers who have offered challenging perspectives on education, this new edition comes with: - 3 new chapters on Ivan Illich, Loris Malaguzzi and Michael Apple - A glossary of key words related to each theorist’s work - A context-setting overview of key themes - Practical examples that shows how theories can be applied to your practice Use this book with it′s companion title Aubrey & Riley, Understanding and Using Educational Theories 2e (9781526436610)

Understanding and Using Challenging Educational Theories

... Education Studies Reflective Reader. London: Learning Matters. Danaher, G., Schirato, T. and Webb, J. (2000) Understanding Bourdieu. London: Sage. Foucault, M. (1991) Discipline and Punish. London: Penguin. Grigg, R. (2010) Becoming an&nbsp;...

As pressures of standardised testing and the focus on English and maths impact on teaching time, how can teachers ensure that the curriculum truly is broad and balanced? How do we ensure that we are educating the whole child? This book provides both an exploration of the current challenges in the curriculum as well as practical guidance on how to tackle them. This book is needed to contextualise the current situation and to inform and inspire today′s teachers to teach across the curriculum.

Educating the whole child

A Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Primary Schools

Educating the Whole Child

... 1 (1): 4–12. Crossley, M. and Watson, K. (2003) Comparative and International Research in Education: Globalisation, Context and Difference. Abingdon: Routledge. Curtis, W. and Pettigrew, A. (2010) Education Studies: Reflective Reader.

This book introduces major themes surrounding comparative and international education, giving you a nuanced understanding of key debates, and thinkers, and the tools necessary to conduct comparisons using secondary sources. Social, economic, historical, and cultural factors are examined in order to investigate the varied contexts in which education takes place around the globe. Fully updated throughout, this second edition includes: A new ′Key concepts′ feature explaining essential ideas and principles Additional case studies from non-Western education systems Updated statistical data highlighting educational and demographic trends This is essential reading for students on undergraduate Education Studies degrees, and for similar courses covering comparative and international education. Jennifer Marshall is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby.

Introduction to Comparative and International Education

... Education Studies: Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. DfE (2010) The Importance of Teaching. Available online at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/theimportance-of-teaching-the-schools-white-paper-2010 EACEA (2012) Key Data&nbsp;...

... Education Studies: Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Czerniawski, G. (2011) Engaging Teachers and Globalisation. Abingdon: Routledge. Dawe, G., Jucker, R. &amp; Martin, S. (2005) Sustainable Development in Higher Education&nbsp;...

Thriving as a Professional Teacher explores the tensions and balance between developing the classroom you know will be best for the children you teach, and facing external pressures such as Ofsted, performance management, Teacher Standards and the need to prepare children for SATs and other tests. The book locates the professional in the political context before outlining the key challenges faced and experienced, and laying the foundations necessary for the professional to thrive. An expert team of contributors analyses the differences between professionalism and 'professionalisation', and emphasises the importance of promoting a collaborative, sharing culture to give you the knowledge needed to challenge and contest competing agendas. Topics covered include: understanding the impact of policy upon teachers and the teaching profession; developing a professional identity as a teacher; building resilience and a sense of wellbeing as a teacher; building and sustaining creativity in the curriculum; safeguarding young people; examining the impact of globalisation on educational practices. With case studies, opportunities for reflection and clear chapter summaries woven throughout, Thriving as a Professional Teacher will help you to form a sustainable identity and to create a teaching and learning environment in which both teachers and students can thrive. It is an essential read for both trainee and practising teachers.

How to be a Principled Professional

Thriving as a Professional Teacher

... Education Studies Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Darder, A., Baltodano, M. and Torres, R. (Eds)(2003) The Critical Pedagogy Reader. London: RoutledgeFalmer. Gewirtz S. and Cribb, A. (2009) Understanding Education: A&nbsp;...

Some of the most important developments in educational thought have been put forward by theorists who have challenged existing notions about the aims of education and its role in society. But how do these ideas relate to today’s classrooms and how can you use them to improve your own teaching practice? This textbook gives you a clear overview of fifteen thinkers who have offered challenging perspectives on education, including influential sociological thinkers (Bourdieu, Foucault, Mezirow, Bernstein), those who have questioned the orthodoxy on schooling (Holt, Darling-Hammond) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning. Each chapter includes: · practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching · critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas · reflective tasks inviting you to apply what you’ve read to your own educational experiences. This is essential reading for anyone on university and school-based initial teacher education courses training to teach in different educational settings, including early years and adult education, or studying education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

... Education Studies Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Darder, A., Baltodano, M. and Torres, R. (Eds) (2003) The Critical Pedagogy Reader. London: RoutledgeFalmer. Gewirtz S. and Cribb, A. (2009) Understanding Education: A&nbsp;...

Takes students to the next level in educational theories by giving a clear overview of a selection of thinkers who have offered challenging perspectives on education.

... Education Studies: Reflective Reader. Exeter: Learning Matters EACEA (2009) Eurydice. Available online at: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php EACEA (2012) Key Data onTeaching LanguagesatSchoolinEurope&nbsp;...

Comparative and international education is an increasingly important area of study. This book introduces major themes surrounding globalisation and education, giving you a nuanced understanding of key debates, thinkers and sources of information. Important theories and research exploring how globalisation has influenced educational practice are critically examined, providing you with an understanding of relevant social, economic, historical and cultural factors. Coverage includes: Case studies from around the world raising thought-provoking questions on chapter topics How to undertake research using significant secondary sources of comparative international data (including OECD, PISA, TIMMS) The relationship between development, education and inequality The purpose and role of multicultural and citizenship education Gender and education in a global context This is essential reading for students on undergraduate Education Studies degrees, and for similar courses covering comparative and international education.

... Education studies: Reflective reader. Exeter: Learning Matters. Danaher, P., Gururajan, R. and Hafeez-Baig, A. (2009) &#39;Transforming the practice of mobile learning: Promoting pedagogical innovation through educational principles and&nbsp;...

Educational researchers take a number of decisions that define the credibility and scope of their enquiry – the approaches they adopt, the strategies they employ, the methods they use and the ways they present their findings. This core text provides an easy-to-read, comprehensive introduction to educational research that will develop your understanding of research strategies, theories and methods. Specifically written for undergraduate education studies students, the book guides you through the process of planning a research project, the different research methods available and how to carry out your research and write it up successfully. Highlighting the theoretical and methodological debates and discussing important ethical and practical considerations, the book is structured to help you tackle all the different aspects of your project from writing your literature review, designing a questionnaire and analysing your data to the final writing up. The book will give you the confidence and enthusiasm to discuss and write about your research effectively. Features include: extension tasks -- to introduce new material and encourage you to think critically case studies -- with information on important studies and examples of research that have utilised specific approaches practical advice and tips -- to help you relate the topics discussed to your own on-going project work annotated further reading lists -- providing you with an opportunity to access more detailed and specific resources. Part of the Foundations of Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students undertaking a research methods course or a piece of educational research.

Research and Education

... Education Studies Reflective Reader, Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd. Data Service (2010) Post-16 Education and Skills: Learner Participation Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held, Coventry: Data Service, available at www&nbsp;...

Exploring Education Studies is a rich and multi-layered investigation of the world of education. Although aimed at Education Studies courses, the book’s thematic approach also makes it an excellent general introduction to education. Building around four central themes – psychology, sociology, current policy and global education – the authors’ lively discussions capture the essence of this diverse subject area.

Exploring Education Studies

... Education Studies Reflective Reader, Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd. Data Service (2010) Post-16 Education and Skills: Learner biscore/corporate/docs/s/skills-strategy-summary.pdf, Participation Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualifica&nbsp;...

Exploring Education Studies is a rich and multi-layered investigation of the world of education. Although aimed at Education Studies courses, the books thematic approach also makes it an excellent general introduction to education. Building around four central themes psychology, sociology, current policy and global education the authors lively discussions capture the essence of this diverse subject area.

... Education Studies Reflective Reader (2010). Barry Dufour Barry Dufour is Visiting Senior Research Fellow in Education at De Montfort University, Leicester. He has taught on undergraduate and postgraduate education courses at the School&nbsp;...

This book is a comprehensive, student-friendly text, introducing you to the main education disciplines in one handy volume. In a lively and accessible manner, it examines the academic disciplines that underpin our understanding of education and the contexts within which learning takes place. The book covers the seven main subject disciplines that contribute to education as a broad field of study - history of education, politics of education, philosophy of education, economics of education, sociology of education, psychology of education and comparative education. Key features include: Seven extended chapters all written by specialist and experienced academics in their field A brief overview and history at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a selection of key themes and topics within the discipline Boxed summaries of key theorists and researchers throughout each chapter Tasks for the reader, along with extensive referencing and suggestions for further reading and research Studying Education is essential reading for students on Education Studies or PGCE courses, as well as all of those interested in or involved with education or schooling. Contributors: Rebecca Allen, Clyde Chitty, Will Curtis, Barry Dufour, Diahann Gallard, Angie S. Garden, Debbie Le Play, Richard Waller "This book provides an authoritative, ‘state of the art’ introduction to the key disciplines of education studies. It provides useful study activities and concise introductory notes on key texts, key figures, key centres and key journals in each discipline. A valuable and highly readable addition to the education studies literature." Clive Harber, Professor of International Education, University of Birmingham, UK "This book aims to explore the disciplines that are the “foundation” education disciplines: History, Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Comparative Education. The editors claim that their key aim is to “provide a general overview of each subject [...] enabling the readers to explore each discipline in greater depth” (page1). This book offers an overview of the disciplines that have been dominant in education. The disciplines the editors have chosen to include in this book thus illustrate a range of diverse approaches to the study of education. The book is written in an accessible style for undergraduate students embarking on inquiry into the nature of education studies and the disciplines that may be important. Interestingly the chapters in this book will also help students to refine their understanding of historical, political, socio-economical and psychological aspects that are interrelated in the study of education. Although the authors of individual chapters develop a discussion of their discipline in each chapter, they successfully and consistently apply their disciplinarity thus offering students opportunities to discuss the identity of education studies and debate the relevance of disciplines in the development of educational thought. Chapter One offers a rigorous and critical approach to key historical developments in education, attempting a useful heuristic consideration to all levels of education and covering a number of factors such as women and education, ethnicity, race and religion in order that students are inducted into the wider socio-political developments of education. The second chapter offers a different, but relevant, dimension to the first chapter by examining the role of politics in education, debating issues around power, conflict and change and for the development of educational thinking such a chapter debating policy-making and politics is vitally important. The third chapter on philosophy of education is central to the study of the foundation disciplines of education as philosophical approaches influence and underpin education studies in terms of history, policy, research and practice. The next chapter debates the economics of education and is particularly welcomed especially in an era that there is a decline in the study of this topic. The next two chapters examine sociological and psychological aspects of education studies.Finally the last chapter raises an interesting debate of the academic disciplinarity of comparative education, drawing upon the challenges of organisational support, funding and policy making. Overall throughout the book the students are encouraged to avoid fragmentation and to develop an educational thinking beyond disciplinary perspectives without losing the relativity of education to these disciplines and their contribution to the development of the 21st educational thinking." Ioanna Palaiologou, The University of Hull