Education, autonomy, and democratic citizenship : philosophy in a changing world / / edited by David Bridges

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910819199103321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 1997
• ISBN: 1-134-74196-0; 1-134-74197-9; 0-203-27750-3; 1-280-05650-9; 0-203-44277-6
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (295 p.)
• Collana: Routledge international studies in the philosophy of education ; ; 2
• Altri autori (Persone): BridgesDavid <1941->
• Disciplina: 370.11/5
• Soggetti: Education - Philosophy; Education - Aims and objectives; Autonomy (Psychology); Political participation; Education - Economic aspects; Nationalism and education; Educational change
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Notes on contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; National myths, democracy and education; Education, democracy and the formation of national identity; Moral piety, nationalism and democratic education: curriculum innovation in Taiwan; Individualism, collectivism and education in post-totalitarian Europe; Autonomy, citizenship, the market and education: comparative perspectives; Saving education from the 'lurching steam roller': the democratic virtues of markets in education; School autonomy and parental choice: consumer rights versus citizen rights in education policy in BritainMorality, work and competence: social values in vocational education and training; In defence of rational autonomy as an educational goal; The education of autonomous ; citizens; Post-totalitarian liberalism and edification; Personal autonomy and practical competence: developing politically effective citizens; Developing personal autonomy in continuing professional development; Empowerment: emancipation or enervation?; Pupils' autonomy, cultural hegemony and education for democracy in an African societyEducation for democratic citizenship in schools; Education and citizenship in post-Soviet Russia; The family and the private in education for democratic citizenship; Professional education and the formation of democratic relationships between 'experts' and 'ordinary' citizens; Autonomy and education: an integrated approach to knowledge, curriculum and learning in the democratic school; Redesigning instruction to create autonomous learners and thinkers; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This collection by distinguished scholars drawn from every continent considers how educators have responded to a changing political environment.