Education Studies: An Issue Based Approach

Education Studies continues to grow as a popular undergraduate area of study. This core text addresses themes common to all Education Studies courses. It benefits from a large list of chapters from key contributors at key institutions. This third edition has been completely revised and updated with the addition of seven new chapters. Themes newly explored include gender, research, the power of money and status and alternatives to schooling. This fully comprehensive text is accessibly written, with learning features throughout to encourage students to approach issues critically. Fully up-to-date and covering a huge range of themes for Education Studies students.

Table of Contents:
What is Education? The Mystery of Learning The Early Years Schools and Classrooms The School Curriculum Assessment Community Education: Innovation and Active Intervention The Learning and Skills Sector The Nature of Higher Education Alternatives to Formal Schooling Variations in the UK: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Education and the Economy Gender and Education Race and Education From Special Needs to Inclusive Education Faith in Education: What Place for Faith Communities in Schools Education for Citizenship and Democracy The Impact of New Media Technologies Global Citizenship and Comparative Education

About the Author :
Will Curtis is Education Subject Leader and Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at De Montfort University. Stephen Ward is Head of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University. John Sharp is Professor of Higher Education and Head of the Lincoln Higher Education Research Institute (LHERI) at the University of Lincoln. Les Hankin led the development of the Education Studies degree pathway at Liverpool Hope University. He has worked extensively on Hope′s teaching projects in India and Africa.

Review :
good resource Education Studies provides a useful insignt into issues surrounding the education sector. In particular the chapters that summarise differentiation in education and the role of new technologies. The use of various contributors allowed for a diverse range of content to be covered in great detail. I strongly recommend this book for both study and professional practice. A very good book that discusses a variety of contemporary issues in education This new edition is excellent and in its brief but insightful chapters provides an excellent introduction to a range of issues covered throughout the three years of our degree course. it is the kind of book I would hope a student would access on many occasions. This book is recommended for all students commencing or undertaking education studies. It is clearly focused around teacher training and discusses a wide range of subjects. A very helpful book which provides valuable information and discussion points for our second year students. A wide range of contemporary issues relating to diverse areas of education presented in a critically thought provoking manner. This book covers a range of current educational issues, while providing some background information, which allows students to gain an insight to policies and practice.
The ‘Pause for thought’ sections are an excellent feature, which will encourage students to critically reflect on information. It also provides questions that can be discussed in groups to develop students’ reflective skills, while also gaining and considering alternative points of view.
This is a very clear and accessible text which explores the varied and challenging issues facing the educational world.

The shaded ′research′ and ′pause for thought′ boxes are really helpful to encourage students to reflect on the issues and begin to develop their own views.

A very helpful text. Variety of topics which are well written and provide an excellent basis for seminars. The pause for thought questions also allow learners to further develop their knowledge and understanding of topics of interest. An essential book for Education Studies students A good up to date text on the curent situation in Education. I particularly liked chapter 9 University Knowledge This is a really accessible book regarding education and how it has changed over the years, particularly regarding technology.
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The writers and contributors are all experts in their field and this shows throughout. The ‘pause for thought’ features encourage the reader to find out more, and the ‘research boxes’ give useful points of reference.
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The only concern I have is the thin paper on which it is printed, text can be seen through from the other side. However, this does not distract from the excellent content which will help any undergraduate student with their learning. An informative and engaging text that will provide students with a broad understanding of key issues within education.