Revised and updated with 25 new essays, the fourth edition of this bestselling
collection brings together more than 30 leaders in the field of educational
theory. An engaging exploration of the ideas and trends shaping education in
today's classrooms, Philosophy of Education includes topics on
high-stakes testing, consumerism in education, and social justice issues in the
classroom.
How can we teach students moral values while avoiding indoctrination? How
should a teacher deal with controversial issues in the classroom? What role
should standards play in education, and who develops those standards? And why is
the link between theory and practice in the classroom important in the first
place?
Philosophy of Education provides students, teachers, and
administrators with a lively and accessible introduction to the central debates
and issues in education today.