Study of Education: An Introduction

Jane Bates is Principal Subject Leader of Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. (MMU Cheshire) Sue Lewis is Principal Subject Leader of Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. (Manchester)

'I've read a good many introductions to studying education but this one has already become a favourite. It's firmly situated in relevant historical and social contexts and is a lively, engaging read. The Study of Education: An Introduction explains theory, illustrates with practice and encourages analysis and reflection. It will be welcomed by students who like to be well-informed, and by tutors wanting to encourage their students to adopt a thoughtful approach.' Carrie Winstanley, Principal Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK

• CONTENTS Acknowledgements Part One PERSONAL JOURNEYS 1 Writing the Self: Educational Autobiography Stories and Oral Histories Educational Autobiographies Personal Journeys Writing ‘Your Self' Summary Part Two THE NATURE OF EDUCATION 2 The Purpose of Education. What is Education? What is Education For? Education as a Product and a Process Education and Schooling Summary 3 What It Means To Be Educated What it means to be educated The Value of Education Education as a Human Right Summary 4 The Structure of Education. Historical Perspectives Orientation and Organisation An Open Systems Perspective A Comparative Perspective Summary 5 The English Education System Influences Meta-Organisation: Organisation and Control Macro-Organisation: Contexts and Curriculum Micro-Organisation: Teaching and Learning Summary Part Three PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION 6 Sociological Perspectives on Education Sociological Perspectives on Education Consensus Theory: Functionalism Conflict theory - Marxism and neo-Marxism Interactionism Critical Pedagogy Perspectives on Race and Gender Summary 7 Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives Philosophy and Education Ideology and Education Educationalists in the Romantic tradition: Rousseau 1712 - 1778 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi 1746 - 1827 Maria Montessori 1870 - 1952 John Dewey 1859 - 1952 Makiguchi 1871 - 1944 A.S. Neill 1883 - 1973 Summary Part Four THE CONTEXTS OF EDUCATION 8 Formal Contexts for Learning The Learning Society and Notions of Formal, Informal and Non-Formal Education Choice - And the Diversity of Provision Independent Schools Faith Schools Home Education Summary 9 ‘Learning in Places' Museums, Galleries and Heritage Sites Theatre as Education Extended Schools Summary 10 Alternative Education Alternative Education Pupil Referral Units Prison Education Hospital Education Improving Alternative Educational Provision Summary Part Five EDUCATION REVISITED 11 Education in the Future Future Studies Future Challenges Future Possibilities Future Scenarios Summary References Index