{"product_id":"understanding-contemporary-education-1","title":"Understanding Contemporary Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Contemporary Education\u003c\/em\u003e offers an essential exploration of key concepts and issues in education that will allow education studies students, as well as trainee and practising teachers to engage in reflection, not only on work at the classroom level, but on education more broadly. Using detailed examples, the book problematises many popular and taken-for-granted views, allowing the reader to challenge and seriously consider the nature of the education enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each chapter, a concept is carefully considered, with major features, controversies, and strengths and weaknesses highlighted. Key follow-up questions challenge the reader to reflect on specific issues, and encourage involvement, not just in their own teaching, but in the planning and determination of the total programme of their school, and where possible, that of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into seven main parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Social Context of Education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching and Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership in Education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher Preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Developments in Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon a wide variety of theoretical positions, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Contemporary Education\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible introduction to key themes and concepts in education, challenging readers to fully consider the purpose of education and to reflect intelligently on issues that affect all schools. It is a must-read book for those on education studies courses, as well as trainee and practising teachers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235132363096,"sku":"9781138678255","price":179.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138678255_53323d64-bfb3-41ad-953f-1a50097c8ed7.jpg?v=1768313728","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/understanding-contemporary-education-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}