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Educational Philosophy for 21st Century Teachers

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Authors:
  1. Thomas Stehlik

    1. School of Education, University of South Australia, Magill, Australia

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  • Explores education in the 21st century in Western societies through a philosophical lens

  • Examines why we teach, as opposed to how

  • Applies philosophical lenses to present day practices

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction: What Is Education for?

    • Thomas Stehlik
    Pages 1-13

  3. The History of Philosophy and the Purpose of Education

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
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    2. The Importance of Philosophy

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 17-37

    3. The Purpose of Education

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 39-56

  4. Schooling Versus Education

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 57-57
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    2. School: History, Meaning, Context, and Construct

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 59-82

    3. School: Rhetoric, Reality, and Revisionism

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 83-103

  5. The Kingdom of Childhood

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105
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    2. Development over the Life Span

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 107-128

    3. The Twenty-First-Century Child

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 129-158

  6. ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Teacher’

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 159-159
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    2. Teaching the Teachers

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 161-180

    3. The Role of the Teacher

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 181-199

  7. Case Studies of Educational Philosophies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201
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    2. International Comparisons and Case Studies

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 203-232

    3. Thinking Outside the Classroom

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 233-255

  8. The Future of Education

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 257-257
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    2. Predicting Unknown Futures

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 259-270

    3. A Holistic View of Education

      • Thomas Stehlik
      Pages 271-283
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About this book

This book explores education in the 21st century in post-modern Western societies through a philosophical lens. Taking a broad perspective of education and its attendant terminology, assumptions, myths and influences; the author examines why we teach as opposed to how. In doing so, he includes not only teachers, but all adults who are involved in bringing up children. Applying philosophical theories throughout history to present day practice, this volume is sure to be a useful resource not only for teachers who are just starting out, but those with an interest in education in the past, present and future. This wide-ranging book will be valuable for educators, parents and educational policy makers, and all those who believe it takes a village to raise a child.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Education, University of South Australia, Magill, Australia

    Thomas Stehlik

About the author

Thomas Stehlik is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of South Australia. A former secondary English teacher, he has worked with pre-service and in-service teachers and adult educators. His research interests include Adult Education, Steiner education, communities of practice and social inclusion, and he has published widely on these topics.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Educational Philosophy for 21st Century Teachers

  • Authors: Thomas Stehlik

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75969-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

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

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-75968-5Published: 03 May 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09367-9Published: 12 January 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-75969-2Published: 20 April 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 308

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Educational Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Teaching and Teacher Education

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