Philosophy of Education in Action: An Inquiry-Based Approach

This book should be required reading for not only aspiring teachers but also teachers well into their careers. A person embarking on a career in education should be aware of the myriad philosophies of education that have emerged over the centuries and have been responsible for the creation of schools and school systems that vary significantly in design, methodology, and especially purpose. Ideally, the choices of schools that neophyte teachers decide on reflect the philosophies that guide both the schools and those considering teaching there. This book is remarkable in its distilling of all the ideas promulgated by the major philosophers since Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates, but what sets it apart from other creditable textbooks of this type is that it goes beyond presentation of theories and offers pragmatic applications. The author’s goal was “to actively involve the reader in exploring how philosophy directly relates to the process of teaching and learning.” For the beginning teacher, it is an invaluable resource in shaping opinions that will lead him or her to the school most closely aligned with his or her philosophy; for the experienced teacher facing the ever-changing expectations of society, it can serve as an encyclopedia of the thinking that has shaped and will continue to shape educational policy, offering options to effect necessary change to remain relevant.

I bought this for my education philosophy class. I have read others but this book really puts the philosophies into classroom situations. Each chapter begins with a classroom scenario that shows the philosophy in action.

This book's format does a wonderful job at getting to the point and cytstal-clearly communicating the function and value of these essential philosophical perspectives. Meanwhile, it makes sure to illuminate the real-world examples of these ideas in practice, promising readers that they're practical and feasible rather than being abstract and alien to reality.

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