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International and Comparative Education offers detailed and wide-ranging illustrations of the ways in which comparison can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education systems by exploring issues in relation to specific educational sectors, from early years and primary schooling, through to further, adult and higher education.

This key text offers a detailed exploration of the wide range of theoretical approaches to theory, practice and research in Europe and how these can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education systems. Contributors working or living in countries across the continent offer their insights into different histories and contemporary problems, with each chapter exploring key themes and concepts to provoke critical thinking and discussion.Key areas and debates examined include:Educational povertyPerspectives on democracy and citizenshipTheorising education and educational researchEpistemic injustice in the curriculumEducational provision and ethosDrawing on these wide-ranging themes across a number of national contexts to provoke critical thinking and reflection, each chapter also includes discussion points and further reading.This book is most suitable for students working towards their BA or MA in Education Studies or other education-related courses. It also offers a worthwhile resource for lectures and researchers engaged in the topic of international education.

This key text offers a detailed exploration of the wide range of theoretical approaches to theory, practice and research in Europe and how these can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education systems.

This book develops students' ability to philosophise and learn about philosophy and education at a micro and macro level. It challenges students to use philosophy as a tool and as a set of theories within education, and to develop solutions to problems as they occur within practice.

Psychology and the Study of Education explores both the insights and applications that psychology can offer in a range of educational contexts.

Psychology and the Study of Education explores both the insights and applications that psychology can offer in a range of educational contexts.

International and Comparative Education offers detailed and wide-ranging illustrations of the ways in which comparison can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education systems by exploring issues in relation to specific educational sectors, from early years and primary schooling, through to further, adult and higher education.

There is still no fixed definition of inclusion and legislation is often critiqued by focusing on disability or on issues of advantage and marginalisation. Considering `inclusion¿ as referring to all learners, this book surveys the concept of inclusive practice in its broadest sense and examines its implementation in differing educational institutions. It assesses key theories and concepts and illustrates them with examples from a range of settings. Each chapter highlights international and conflicting perspectives, discussion questions, group tasks, case studies and further reading to encourage Education Studies students to think critically and reappraise their own experience as learners.

Understanding Education and Economics explores the multiple ways in which the field of education and schooling has become closely aligned with economic imperatives and interests, and the impact of this on learning and teaching.

Sociology for Education Studies provides a fresh look at the sociology of education, focussing on themes such as habitus, hegemony and intersectionality. It supports students in applying sociological theory to their own educational experiences.

This book develops students' ability to philosophise and learn about philosophy and education at a micro and macro level. It challenges students to use philosophy as a tool and as a set of theories within education, and to develop solutions to problems as they occur within practice.

This book provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the influences and challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to make clear the link between this particular demographic and social contexts such as family, community and society.