Knowledge and Virtue in Teaching and Learning

The Primacy of Dispositions

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Aims & Objectives, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Cover of the book Knowledge and Virtue in Teaching and Learning by Hugh Sockett, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Hugh Sockett ISBN: 9781136580918
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 29, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Hugh Sockett
ISBN: 9781136580918
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 29, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The challenge this book addresses is to demonstrate how, in teaching content knowledge, the development of intellectual and moral dispositions as virtues is not merely a good idea, or peripheral to that content, but deeply embedded in the logic of searching for knowledge and truth. 

It offers a powerful example of how philosophy of education can be brought to bear on real problems of educational research and practice – pointing the reader to re-envision what it means to educate children (and how we might prepare teachers to take on such a role) by developing the person, instead of simply knowledge and skills. Connected intimately to the practice of teaching and teacher education, the book sets forth an alternative theory of education where the developing person is at the center of education set in a moral space and a political order. To this end, a framework of public and personal knowledge forms the content, to which personal dispositions are integral, not peripheral.

The book’s pedagogy is invitational, welcoming its readers as companions in inquiry and thought about the moral aspects of what we teach as knowledge.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The challenge this book addresses is to demonstrate how, in teaching content knowledge, the development of intellectual and moral dispositions as virtues is not merely a good idea, or peripheral to that content, but deeply embedded in the logic of searching for knowledge and truth. 

It offers a powerful example of how philosophy of education can be brought to bear on real problems of educational research and practice – pointing the reader to re-envision what it means to educate children (and how we might prepare teachers to take on such a role) by developing the person, instead of simply knowledge and skills. Connected intimately to the practice of teaching and teacher education, the book sets forth an alternative theory of education where the developing person is at the center of education set in a moral space and a political order. To this end, a framework of public and personal knowledge forms the content, to which personal dispositions are integral, not peripheral.

The book’s pedagogy is invitational, welcoming its readers as companions in inquiry and thought about the moral aspects of what we teach as knowledge.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Music in the Post-9/11 World by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Mr Sraffa on Joint Production and Other Essays by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Alexander Pope by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Clinician's Guide to the Assessment Checklist Series by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book The Demand for Imports and Exports in the World Economy by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book On Mental Growth by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Grief and Trauma in Children by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Character and the Conduct of Life by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Psychoanalysis International, V.1 by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Homeland by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Dawn Over Oman by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Globalisation and Migration by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Staging Don DeLillo by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Paul Ricoeur by Hugh Sockett
Cover of the book Terrorism: The Basics by Hugh Sockett
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy