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Education : a very short introduction / Gary Thomas.
From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas looks at how and why education evolved as it has. By exploring some of the big questions, he examines the ways in which schools work, considers the differences around the world, and concludes by considering the future of education worldwide.
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- ISBN: 9780199643264 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0199643261 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xvi, 137 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-129) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- Beginnings -- Oil and water : the formal and the progressive -- The traditions unfold : ideas into practice -- Big ideas from the 20th century -- Analysts and theorists : what did they ever do for us? -- The curriculum -- School's out! |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | LB 14.7 .T46 2013 | 30775305477292 | General Collection | Available | - |