Future of Teaching: And the Myths That Hold It Back

Traditional and progressive education are caricatures, and bashing cartoon images of each other is unprofitable and unedifying. The search for a new model of education is serious and necessary, and The Future of Teaching clears away this logjam of bad science and slack thinking and frees up the stream of innovation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 260 pages
\n Publication date: 29 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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It's high time we put an end to the educational slugfest. Both "traditional" and "progressive" education are caricatures, and engaging in a destructive exchange of caricatures is not only unprofitable but also unenlightening. We must embark on a serious and necessary quest to find a new model of education that truly empowers all young individuals. While some progress has already been made, teachers and school leaders are unfortunately being held back by specious beliefs, false oppositions, and the limited thinking of orthodoxy.

To overcome this obstacle, we can draw on recent experiences in England, North America, and Australasia, as well as apply them globally. In The Future of Teaching, we aim to clear away this logjam of bad science and slack thinking and unleash the flow of much-needed innovation. Our timely book seeks to banish arguments based on false claims about the brain and poor understanding of cognitive science, reclaim the nuanced middle ground of teaching that develops both rigorous knowledge and essential "character," and lay the foundations for a 21st-century education that truly deserves the name.

By embracing a broader perspective and challenging outdated beliefs, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational system that prepares our young people for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. Let us rise above the petty squabbles and work together to build a brighter future for generations to come.

\n Weight: 492g\n
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367531645\n \n