{"product_id":"exploring-education-and-childhood-1","title":"Exploring Education and Childhood","description":"\u003cp\u003eEducation has become dominated by testing, standards, interventions, strategies and political policy. Yet while elements such as these are important, \u003ci\u003eExploring Education and Childhood\u003c\/i\u003e contends it is childhood - including its sociology and psychology - that is the vital holistic context for teaching and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe voice of the child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetacognitive strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eagency, pedagogy and curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperformativity, standards, and school readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeducational settings and new technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteacher expertise and agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediversity and child agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efamilies, society and school choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with powerful examples of practice, together with key questions for reflection and further reading, \u003ci\u003eExploring Education and Childhood\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259954221400,"sku":"9780415841108","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415841108.jpg?v=1777812324","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/exploring-education-and-childhood-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}