Education : a very short introduction

Thomas, Gary 1950- (Author).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780199643264 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0199643261 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xvi, 137 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

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!