Theory of Education

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

To date, theory in Education Studies has been dominated by a particular view of what should count as 'scientific' theory. David Turner argues that this approach does not necessarily provide a firm foundation for policy planning and professional activity. Using examples from linear programming, game theory, decision theory and chaos theory, he demonstrates how certain insights from modern developments in the social sciences, for example, can be used to stimulate more rewarding debate amongst educational researchers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-09-01
Mått:156 x 234 x 12 mm
Vikt:350 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780826487094

Utforska kategorier

Pedagogisk teori och filosofi inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

David Turner Is Professor of Education at the University of Glamorgan. Before he entered academia, he taught as a physics teacher in secondary schools in England.

Recensioner i media

"'... Every chapter has an important Idea in it, and the last sentence happily promises a sequel'. Tyrell Burgess, Professor Emeritus in the Philosophy of Social Institutions, University of East London. 'I thought the book was provocative and original...' Patricia Broadfoot, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Education at the University of Bristol."

Innehållsförteckning

1. Theory in Education: Stuck in the Mud with the Wheels Spinning; 2. Clearing the Ground; 3. Large Scale Statistical Survey Methods; 4. Action Research; 5. Postmodernism; 6. Game Theory and Individual Choice in Schooling; 7. Linear Programming and Sociological Laws; 8. Linear Programming and Educational Policy; 9. Group Decision Making; 10. Chaos and Complexity; 11. Conclusions