a very short introduction Thomas, Gary 1950- creator text bibliography enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2013 1st ed. monographic eng

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xvi, 137 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. 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. 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! Gary Thomas. Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-129) and index. Education Education Philosophy Education Philosophy Education LB14.7 .T56 2013 370 THE 2013 9780199643264 (pbk.) 2013431657 BTCTA 130730 20231030091616.0 eng