Education studies in Ireland : key disciplines / edited by Brendan Walsh.
Contributor(s): Walsh, Brendan (Brendan John)
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BookPublisher: Dublin : Gill & Macmillan, 2011Description: x, 178 p. : charts, tables ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780717147663.Subject(s): Education -- Ireland | Education -- Ireland -- History | Education and state -- Ireland | Educational psychology -- Ireland | Higher & further education, tertiary education | Ireland -- Social life and customsDDC classification: 370 EDU
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A unique new book offering students in Ireland a core text for the foundation disciplines of educational studies.
Presents a comprehensive introduction to the five key disciplines that form the foundation of the study of education:Philosophy of Education History of Education Sociology of Education Curriculum Studies Psychology of Education.
Includes critical accounts of recent policy developments within education in Ireland, identifying their relevance to those undertaking studies in education and those preparing to enter professional practice.
Explains the core theories, professional practices and challenges associated with the study of education in each of the five key disciplines.
Provides an overview of new developments in each of the disciplines, outlining the relevance to teaching and learning.
Details a comprehensive list of references and recommendations for further reading.
WRITTEN FOR:
Students taking the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Students enrolled in any education course at undergraduate or postgraduate level Students studying for initial teacher education degrees Professional practitioners seeking to update their knowledge of the core disciplines of educational practice and their contemporary relevance and application.LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW WITH THE BOOK'S EDITOR, DR. BRENDAN WALSH, ON DUBLIN CITY FM .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ITT Module EDUC81000
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Dr Brendan Walsh BA, HDipEd, DipMont, MEd, PhD is Director of Training Practice at Dublin City University. He lectures in the fields of history of education, educational policy and teaching methodology.