Education: The Basics - Paperback

by Kay Wood (Author)

Education: The Basics is a lively and engaging introduction to education as an academic subject, taking into account both theory and practice. Covering the schooling system, the nature of knowledge and methods of teaching, this book analyses the viewpoints of both teachers and pupils.

Author Biography

Kay Wood was formerly the Head of the Department of Education and Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University, UK. She has experience of secondary teaching and in-school training, and for twelve years acted as Access tutor, promoting wider access to education at all levels. Her primary research interests are international education, the sociology of education and education policy.