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REVIEW: . - September 98 CHOICE The four teachers in this study teach diverse subjects in a variety of settings. Although definitions of moral education are shaped by their backgrounds, their institutions, their perceptions of their students' needs, and their disciplines, all of the teachers consider moral education to be central to their work.

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REVIEW: . - September 98 CHOICE The four teachers in this study teach diverse subjects in a variety of settings. Although definitions of moral education are shaped by their backgrounds, their institutions, their perceptions of their students' needs, and their disciplines, all of the teachers consider moral education to be central to their work.

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Maria Montessori is a major thinker in education. This title offers an account of Montessori's educational thought. It is divided into: intellectual biography, critical exposition of Montessori's work, and, the reception and influence of Montessori's work and the relevance of the work.

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Montessori students aged 3-18 study in a stress-free environment with no timetables, no examinations and no homework and yet they are independent and self-disciplined learners. This title considers the origins of Montessori education, examines the key themes of this philosophy of education and explores the relevance of Montessori practices.

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Montessori students aged 3-18 study in a stress-free environment with no timetables, no examinations and no homework and yet they are independent and self-disciplined learners. This title considers the origins of Montessori education, examines the key themes of this philosophy of education and explores the relevance of Montessori practices.

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Mary Wollstonecraft is a major thinker in education. This title offers an account of Wollstonecraft's educational thought. It is divided into: Intellectual biography; Critical exposition of Wollstonecraft's work; The reception and influence of Wollstonecraft's work; and, The relevance of the work.

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Originally published as hardback: London: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2008.

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Massaging the Mindset: An Intelligent Approach to Systemic Change in Education is a must read. Massaging the mindsets of staff is a great way to lay a foundation for change in school systems. If educational leaders desire swift collective changes to occur in today's schools, t...

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Massaging the Mindset: An Intelligent Approach to Systemic Change in Education is a must read. Massaging the mindsets of staff is a great way to lay a foundation for change in school systems. If educational leaders desire swift collective changes to occur in today's schools, t...

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This book critically examines the socio-cultural role of achievement within education, arguing that the increasingly global demand for measurable standards of academic achievement is an expression of political ideology and the aggressive competitive reality of a neo-capitalist schooling system, resulting in many students feeling socially worthless.

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Examines Foucault's relationship to Marxism, as well as his relations to Kant, Gramsci, Habermas, and the Greeks.

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The authors of this work argue that the present textbook controversies reflect changes in the American public philosophy and in the education profession. This book argues that the threat to freedom in schools comes not only from right-wing religious groups.

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This book is Dr Montessori's exposition of the theory behind her educational techniques. First published in 1912, her method encourages the child to develop a sense of order and logical thought through liberty for the child, complemented by organization of the work by an adult (non-teacher).

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Describes the theory and practice of the educational program, emphasizing developmental flexibility, responsibility, and intellectual curiosity for elementary school students.

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Though the text addresses philosophical issues, the essays focus on how the liberal arts institution can implement moral education to fulfill its objectives.

The volume begins with a thoughtful consideration of how the liberal arts can embrace moral concepts.

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This work highlights recent high profile debates about values and citizenship in education, providing the reader with an easily accessible framework within which to view Britain's moral predicament.

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A state-of-the-art resource concentrating on the practical applications, philosophical and social policy motivations, and historical development of various approaches to multicultural education in the United States.

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Each essay in this unique collection by and for educators, is devoted to the work and educational significance of one of ten major poststructuralist philosophers.

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Each essay in this unique collection by and for educators, is devoted to the work and educational significance of one of ten major poststructuralist philosophers.

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Phillion (curriculum and instruction, Purdue U.) uses poetry, stories, and other forms of narrative to shed light on her two-year study of the practices of a teacher at a multicultural school in urban Canada. After explaining the theoretical background of her approach, she narrates her experience as

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