Overview
- Builds on the work of Basil Bernstein to place the concept of phronesis (practical wisdom) within education
- Emphasises the necessity of democratic education so that all students can benefit from positive learning experiences
- Examines the different requirements for vocational and academic disciplines and how this can affect the designing of curriculum
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
About this book
The authors argue that democratic education should allow each participant to feel enhanced, included and able to participate in order to create a constructive and reciprocal dialogue. This work will be of value to students and scholars interested in democratic education, the experiences of non-traditional students, and the sociology of education.
Similar content being viewed by others
Keywords
Table of contents (8 chapters)
Reviews
“Broadhead and Gregson’s book, … provides a model for HE teaching practice more broadly. It encourages an interactive dialogue between students, scholars and HE educators, and is of relevance to all who are interested in develo** more inclusive, dialogic learning experiences.” (Melanie Davies, Journal of Widening Particpation and Lifelong Learning, Vol. 21 (1), March, 2019)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Margaret Gregson is Professor of Vocational Education at the University of Sunderland, UK, and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (SUNCETT). She has published widely on approaches to the initial and continuing development of teachers.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Practical Wisdom and Democratic Education
Book Subtitle: Phronesis, Art and Non-traditional Students
Authors: Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73311-1
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-73310-4Published: 05 March 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10353-8Published: 27 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-73311-1Published: 20 February 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 200
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour
Topics: Creativity and Arts Education, Philosophy of Education, Educational Philosophy, Lifelong Learning/Adult Education