Practical Wisdom and Democratic Education

Samantha J. Broadhead is Head of Research of Leeds Arts University, UK. She also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning and is a member of the Inclusive Arts Education Forum. Margaret Gregson is Professor of Vocational Education at the University of Sunderland, UK, and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (SUNCETT). She has published widely on approaches to the initial and continuing development of teachers.

“Broadhead and Gregson’s book, … provides a model for HE teaching practice more broadly. It encourages an interactive dialogue between students, scholars and HE educators, and is of relevance to all who are interested in developing more inclusive, dialogic learning experiences.” (Melanie Davies, Journal of Widening Particpation and Lifelong Learning, Vol. 21 (1), March, 2019)

• Chapter 1. Non-traditional students in art and design higher education.- Chapter 2. Basil Bernstein and democratic education.- Chapter 3. Phronesis and democratic education.- Chapter 4. Chad's deliberations about her education in art and design.- Chapter 5. Bob's story and horizontal discourse in the studio.- Chapter 6. Eliza's story of exclusion.- Chapter 7. Jane's story of confidence, inclusion and participation through phronesis.- Chapter 8. Conclusion and recommendations.