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Practical Wisdom and Democratic Education

Phronesis, Art and Non-traditional Students

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Authors:
  1. Samantha Broadhead

    1. Leeds Arts University, Leeds, United Kingdom

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  2. Margaret Gregson

    1. Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom

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  • Builds on the work of Basil Bernstein to place the concept of phronesis (practical wisdom) within education

  • Emphasises the necessity of democratic education so that all students can benefit from positive learning experiences

  • Examines the different requirements for vocational and academic disciplines and how this can affect the designing of curriculum

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Non-traditional Students in Art and Design Higher Education

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 1-25

  3. Basil Bernstein and Democratic Education

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 27-54

  4. Phronesis and Democratic Education

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 55-75

  5. Chad’s Deliberations About Her Education in Art and Design

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 77-107

  6. Bob’s Story and Horizontal Discourse in the Studio

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 109-132

  7. Eliza’s Story of Exclusion

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 133-156

  8. Jane’s Story of Confidence, Inclusion and Participation Through Phronesis

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 157-179

  9. Conclusion and Recommendations

    • Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson
    Pages 181-191

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 193-200
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About this book

This book explores the development of practical wisdom, or phronesis, within the stories of four mature students studying for degrees in art and design. Through an analysis informed by the ideas of Basil Bernstein and Aristotle, the authors propose that phronesis – or the ability to deliberate well – should be an intrinsic part of a democratic education.  As a number of vocational and academic disciplines require deliberation and the ability to draw on knowledge, character and experience, it is essential that no student feels their experience puts them at a disadvantage. 


The authors argue that democratic education should allow each participant to feel enhanced, included and able to participate in order to create a constructive and reciprocal dialogue. This work will be of value to students and scholars interested in democratic education, the experiences of non-traditional students, and the sociology of education.



Reviews

“Broadhead and Gregson’s book, … provides a model for HE teaching practice more broadly. It encourages an interactive dialogue between students, scholars and HE educators, and is of relevance to all who are interested in developing more inclusive, dialogic learning experiences.” (Melanie Davies, Journal of Widening Particpation and Lifelong Learning, Vol. 21 (1), March, 2019)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Leeds Arts University, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Samantha Broadhead

  • Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom

    Margaret Gregson

About the authors

Samantha J. Broadhead is Head of Research of Leeds Arts University, UK. She also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning and is a member of the Inclusive Arts Education Forum.
 
Margaret Gregson is Professor of Vocational Education at the University of Sunderland, UK, and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (SUNCETT). She has published widely on approaches to the initial and continuing development of teachers.



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Practical Wisdom and Democratic Education

  • Book Subtitle: Phronesis, Art and Non-traditional Students

  • Authors: Samantha Broadhead, Margaret Gregson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73311-1

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-73310-4Published: 05 March 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10353-8Published: 27 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-73311-1Published: 20 February 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIX, 200

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Creativity and Arts Education, Philosophy of Education, Educational Philosophy, Lifelong Learning/Adult Education

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