Results for 'christopher winch'

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  1. Practical Rationality, Learning and Convention
    1. Christopher Winch

    Practical Rationality, Learning and Convention

    Essays in the Philosophy of Education

    This volume consists of a selection of the writings of Christopher Winch on topics on and related to the philosophy of education from 1988 until the present.

    € 34,50
  2. Civil Society’s Education
    1. Christopher Winch

    Civil Society’s Education

    Reflections on the Informal Roots of Learning

    A long-overdue educational-philosophical task has been the methodical and thorough investigation of how State-regulated and formal types of education are interconnected with Civil Society educational activities. Christopher Winch’s new book fulfils this important task most informatively and insightfully, indeed, valuably.

    € 39,95
  3. Professions and Proficiency

    Professions and Proficiency

    This open access book takes an original view on the social production of knowledge in and across space. Social groups, such as professions, epistemic communities, or academic disciplines, collectively organize to help individuals gain understanding of and knowledge about specific subjects of expertise.

    € 48,50
  4. School Education in India

    School Education in India

    Market, State and Quality

    This volume examines how the public and private domains in school education in India are informed and mediated by current market realities. It moves beyond the simplistic dichotomy of pro-state vs pro-market factors that define most current debates in the formulations of educational reform agendas to underline how they need to be interpreted in

    € 62,50
  5. Knowledge, Skills and Competence in the European Labour Market
    1. Michaela Brockmann
    2. Linda Clarke
    3. Christopher Winch

    Knowledge, Skills and Competence in the European Labour Market

    What’s in a Vocational Qualification?

    Drawing on case studies of particular sectors and occupations in England, France, Germany and the Netherlands, this insightful book, written by leading academics in the field, focuses on the differences that exist in vocational education and training systems, qualifications and skills and explores the problems these pose to mobility in the labour market.

    € 91,50
  6. Modern Political Thought

    Modern Political Thought

    A Reader

    Modern Political Thought: A Reader is an excellent introduction to the key works of the major political thinkers from the end of the English Civil War through to the 19th Century, including Machiavelli; Montesquieu; Rousseau; and Marx.

    € 73,50
  7. Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts
    1. John Gingell
    2. Christopher Winch

    Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts

    This new edition of Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts is an easy to use A-Z guide summarizing all the key terms, ideas and issues central to the study of educational theory today. Fully updated, the book is cross-referenced throughout and contains pointers to further reading, as well as a large number of new entries.

    € 38,95
  8. Education, Autonomy and Critical Thinking
    1. Christopher Winch

    Education, Autonomy and Critical Thinking

    Analysing the concepts of autonomy and critical thinking, this book explores their roles in mortality and politics and examines the part critical thinking has to play in fulfilling the educational aim of preparing young people for autonomy.

    € 66,50
  9. A Guide to Vocational Education and Training
    1. Christopher Winch
    2. Terry Hyland

    A Guide to Vocational Education and Training

    A survival guide to Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the UK. It provides answers to key questions such as: Why is VET such an important area? How can European models be used to develop VET in the UK? How is VET structured and provided? And, what are the main issues facing VET?

    € 138,50
  10. Teaching Thinking Skills
    1. Stephen Johnson
    2. Harvey Siegel

    Teaching Thinking Skills

    Examines the philosophical debates surrounding the existance, teaching and transferability of thinking skills. This title debates issues such as: Do thinking skills exist? What are the aims of education? Can thinking skill be taught? Are thinking skills transferable?

    € 39,95
  11. Special Educational Needs
    1. Mary Warnock
    2. Brahm Norwich

    Special Educational Needs

    A New Look

    Looks at the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. This edition highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on the education policy and provides a varied discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.

    € 39,95
  12. Dyslexia
    1. Julian Elliott
    2. Rod Nicolson

    Dyslexia

    Developing the Debate

    The authors and editor of this book have impressive track records in terms of their research into aspects of dyslexia and they sit at the heart of the contentious issues that surround it as a recognizable learning difference ... An interesting read for those working in this field.

    € 39,95