Questioning Education: Moving from What and How to Why and Who

The book by Sean Slade encourages us to rethink the future of education as a system, process, and tradition to make lasting changes. He suggests shifting our focus from education as a content-delivery system to beginning with the "Why" and "Who" and outlines how this can work in the content areas, make learning relevant and meaningful, and improve tolerance and community. He challenges us to take the first step of real action to improve ourselves, our systems, and our world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the aftermath of the pandemic, there is an urgent need to reimagine the future of education as a system, process, and tradition to bring about lasting change. This thought-provoking book by Sean Slade serves as a poignant reminder that education, while intended to equip students for their future, has become entrenched in the past. Slade challenges us to shift our perspective from education as a mere content delivery system to its overarching purpose(s). He proposes that we embark on a journey to explore the "Why" and "Who" behind education, rather than starting with the "What" and "How."

To illustrate this shift, Slade employs the metaphor of an educational solar system, emphasizing how the fundamental questions we ask ourselves shape our actions and subsequent inquiries. He outlines how this approach differs from prevalent trends such as Project-Based Learning (PBL) and service learning, highlighting its potential applications in various content areas, its ability to make learning relevant and meaningful, and its potential to foster tolerance and community.

Throughout the book, Slade encourages us not to merely contemplate these topics but to take the first step towards tangible action. Whether you are a teacher or a leader, this book will inspire you to reevaluate what school means and the incredible power you possess to shape its future. By collectively reimagining education, we can empower ourselves, our systems, and our world to evolve and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of the 21st century.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032131917