Understanding and Using Challenging Educational Theories

Understanding and Using Challenging Educational Theories introduces 18 influential educational thinkers whose ideas offer challenging perspectives on education. This edition is designed to support readers in engaging with a range of theorists and the key concepts associated with their work.

Alongside the core coverage, it adds three new chapters on Ivan Illich, Loris Malaguzzi and Michael Apple. A glossary of key words linked to each theorist is included, as well as an overview that sets the context by outlining key themes. The content is supported by practical examples showing how the theories can be applied to practice.

Key details

• Covers 18 key educational thinkers
• Includes three new chapters on Ivan Illich, Loris Malaguzzi and Michael Apple
• Glossary of key words related to each theorist’s work
• Context-setting overview of key themes
• Practical examples showing how theories can be applied to practice

Synopsis

This edition presents 18 educational thinkers who have offered challenging perspectives on education. It includes new chapters on Ivan Illich, Loris Malaguzzi and Michael Apple, a glossary of key words connected to each theorist’s work, and an overview of key themes. Practical examples are provided to show how the theories can be applied to practice.