E-Books →Education The Basics, 2nd Edition

This fully updated second edition considers the many developments in education since the book was first released, brought about by political interventions and the changing social context, including the Covid-19 pandemic, new technologies, gender dysphoria and the deteriorating mental health of children and young people. Key questions are answered, including
What is education and what is it for?
Where does education take place?
How do we learn?
Who are the students?
What is being taught in schools and universities and why?
What is the state of education across the world?
With further reading suggested throughout, Education: The Basics is essential for all those embarking on undergraduate courses in Education and Education Studies, for those with an involvement in teaching at all levels, and for those with a general interest in this vital topic.