Big Ideas In Education by Russell Grigg, Crown House Publishing
In Big Ideas In Education Russell Grigg provides readers with a concise and reliable introduction to a dozen general, not subject-specific ideas which are at the core of educational practice.
Taken together these ideas should equip teachers with a good understanding of current thinking in the diverse, fluid and dynamic field of education.
Topics covered include:
- Education and childhood - looks at the role of teaching in wider society
- Knowledge, skills and dispositions – considers the elements of learning which are promoted by teachers
- Ethics, instruction, curriculum and feedback – considers different aspects of teaching
- Reflective practice, research and professional leadership – looks at the various ways of improving the quality of education
Each of the big ideas are discussed within the framework of four questions:
- What is the big idea?
- Who is behind it?
- Why is it important?
- What does it mean for you?
So why bother reading this book?
It offers readers a synthesis of ideas presented in a largely objective manner, free from ideological positioning.
For more read here /www.crownhouse.co.uk/assets/look-inside/9781785830273.pdf
Meet the author ...
Russell Grigg has been involved in education for more than twenty-five years, as a historian, teacher, teacher educator, leader, inspector, consultant and researcher and feels we need to adopt a balanced view in discussions about education.
Dr Russell Grigg is Executive Head of Research at the Wales Centre for Equity in Education where he leads applied research and policy development, aiming to address inequities in education. He has more than twenty-five years’ experience in education in many roles, including teacher, head of school, trainer, consultant, inspector, writer and researcher. He is the author of the much-acclaimed Becoming an Outstanding Primary Teacher and has written many other education materials. He is a lifelong, passionate Swansea City supporter.
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