This volume presents in a forthright and lively way, an account of the philosophical position generally identified as 'Postpositivistic' that undergirds much of mainstream research in education and the related social sciences. The discussion throughout is informed by recent developments in philosoph[...]
Rather than simply outlining the classical and modern theories of learning, this widely adopted text brings the material to life through case studies that engage students in debates about what really happens in classrooms. Students are encouraged to test the strengths and weaknesses of each theory s[...]
The (Expanded)Social Scientist's Bestiary addresses a number of important theoretical and philosophical issues in the social sciences from the perspective of contemporary philosophy of science. The book discusses and critiques the various arguments that purport to establish that it is a mistake to b[...]
PORTALSERIEN -inngang til kunnskapsuniversitetet Læring skjer hele livet igjennom og i de fleste sammenhenger vi inngår i, og er en grunnleggende forutsetning for vår utvikling og vekst som menneske. Til tross for den sentrale rollen som læring spiller i menneskers liv og virke, er det verken b[...]
A well-written and readable book. Phillips and Soltis should be commended for bringing together these various perspectives on learning that can be used by both pre-service and in-service teachers. The case studies presented help illustrate the theories and should facilitate active class discussions.[...]
D.C. Phillips och Jonas Soltis, Stanford repsektive Columbia University, är båda mycket respekterade pedagoger. Deras Perspektiv på lärande har redan utkommit i fem utgåvor och är en klassiker i mindre format. Nu föreligger den i en elegant svensk översättning, till gagn för lärarstuderan[...]
Education is a field sometimes beset by theories-of-the-day and with easy panaceas that overpromise the degree to which they can alleviate pressing educational problems. The two-volume Encyclopedia of Educational Theory and Philosophy introduces readers to theories that have stood the test of time a[...]