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Seven Myths About Education

By Daisy Christodoulou

Seven Myths About Education Education & Training

Seven Myths About Education

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In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers:
Facts prevent understanding
Teacher-led instruction is passive
The 21st century fundamentally changes everything
You can always just look it up
We should teach transferable skills
Projects and activities are the best way to learn
Teaching knowledge is indoctrination
In each accessible and engaging chapter, Christodoulou sets out the theory of each myth, considers its practical implications and shows the worrying prevalence of such practice. Then, she explains exactly why it is a myth, with reference to the principles of modern cognitive science. She builds a powerful case explaining how governments and educational organisations around the world have let down teachers and pupils by promoting and even mandating evidence-less theory and bad practice.
This blisteringly incisive and urgent text is essential reading for all teachers, teacher training students, policy makers, head teachers, researchers and academics around the world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
150
Release Date:
2014-03-03
Publication Date:
2014-02-27
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415746825
ISBN13:
9780415746823
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
240 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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