| Description |
x, 310 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Smith, Naomi, 1954-
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| Contents |
Foreword / Christopher Koch -- Ch.1. Introduction / Naomi Smith -- Part One. Historical survey. Ch.2. Ideology and the curriculum / Alan Barcan -- Part Two. Curriculum subjects. Ch.3. English studies in crisis / Barry Spurr -- Ch.4. Mathematics in curriculum / Bill Pender -- Ch.5. Classics in education: an endangered species / Emily Matters -- Ch.6. 'Histories make men wise' / Gregory Haines -- Ch.7. Science education for the 21st century / Neville H. Fletcher -- Part Three. Culture & character. Ch.8. The forgotten dimensions in primary education / Elizabeth Vincent -- Ch.9. An education that liberates / Roderick West -- Ch.10. 'In apprehension, how like a god!': philosophy and education / Gilbert Mane -- Ch.11. Three state secondary schools: values and character building / Naomi Smith -- Ch.12. Philosophy is at the heart of good pedagogy / Matthew Del Nevo -- Ch.13. A university view / Leonie Kramer |
| Summary |
Thirteen Australian educators explore the ideals and practice of education in our schools, from curriculum issues to character building of students. Writers include Roderick West, Barry Spurr, Alan Barcan and Dame Leonie Kramer, together with a range of views of head teachers and principals of state and private schools |
| Analysis |
Educational philosophy |
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Curriculum |
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Social values |
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Morals |
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Nongovernment schools |
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Government schools |
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Case studies |
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Philosophy & theory of education (Australia) |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Cover subtitle: Leading educators explore contemporary issues in Australian schooling |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Education -- Aims and objectives -- Australia.
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Education -- Curricula -- Australia.
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Education -- Philosophy.
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Moral education -- Australia.
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| Author |
Smith, Naomi, 1954-
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| ISBN |
0975090720 : |
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