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OverviewA 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title Assuming no background knowledge of philosophy, John Ryder's introductory text surveys canonical writings and contemporary applications to inform future teachers' practice of systematic philosophy of education. Exposing readers to the philosophies that built Western education, the book welcomes the development of alternate approaches through systematic analysis of how theory informs practice. The book systematically analyzes key contributions by the four most influential figures in the philosophy of Western education--Plato, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Dewey, and Paolo Freire. The book then builds on historical theories to help readers develop their own systematic philosophies of education. After questions of why, how, by or for whom, about what, where, and when education should be undertaken, the book delves into metaphysical, epistemological, and socio-political questions that may underlie educational principles. Encouraging readers to practice a philosophy of education rather than follow a prescribed path, the book presents a model of exploration that builds on ideas developed by philosophers such as Nel Noddings that can be applied across contemporary and emerging educational issues. The analytic experience and conceptual background material of this book enables readers to think carefully and reflectively about educational principles, policies, and practices as they dedicate themselves to the profession of education. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John RyderPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Edition: Prebound ed. ISBN: 9781538166635ISBN 10: 1538166631 Pages: 286 Publication Date: 16 September 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsRyder's book is pivotal. Higher education is experiencing declining support and increased interference. Response to this crisis will shape our nation's future. Success is likely if we follow Ryder's suggested pathways: understanding the history of education, affirming that student talent is universal without cultural boundaries, and the development of individual autonomy and social responsibility. --Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr., president, Stockton College of New Jersey Author InformationJohn Ryder has been a professor and a senior administrator at several universities in the US and abroad. While teaching at the State University of New York Cortland, he developed a master's level course in the philosophy of education. He is the author or editor of over one hundred publications, as well as a former President of the Alliance of Universities for Democracy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |