Learning and teaching for the Twenty-first century : festschrift for Professor Phillip Hughes / edited by Rupert Maclean.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hughes, Phillip W. (Phillip William), 1926-

Maclean, Rupert.

Unesco. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Effective teaching.

Learning.

Teachers--Training of.

Teachers.

Genre:

Festschriften.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 324 pages : portraits ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, [2007]

Summary:

This book stresses learning and teaching rather than teaching and learning. The contention of the contributors is that the focus in all educational endeavours should not be primarily on teachers and teaching, but on learners; how to best facilitate learning, in the most effective, enjoyable, relevant and cost-effective ways for learners, whether they be children, youth or adults. The focus is therefore on how learning can be enhanced, through effective teaching; and how individuals can be best prepared to be excellent teachers.

This ground-breaking book examines the personal dimensions of learning and teaching, and various aspects of education reform. It particularly focuses on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, yet draws on best and innovative practices from the international arena. The book brings together the thoughts and insights offered by international leaders in the fields of teaching and learning. It seeks to build a bridge between researchers, policy makers and practitioners.

Contents:

Foreword: Phillip Hughes: International Educator, Scholar, Teacher xi

Section I Learning and Teaching: the Personal Dimensions

1 From Centralized Imperialism to Dispersed Management: The Contribution of Phillip Hughes to the Development of Educational Administration in Australia / Hedley Beare 3

2 The Power of Narrative to Enhance Quality in Teaching, Learning, and Research / Jim Cumming 17

3 A Pedagogy for International Education / Ian Hill 35

4 Learning to be Tolerant: Lessons from Research / Kerry J. Kennedy 57

5 To be a Teacher / Malcolm Skilbeck 79

6 The Outer and the Inner Forms of Teaching in the Twenty-First Century / Colin Power 101

7 New Directions for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment / Robert D. Strom, Paris S. Strom 115

Section II Learning and Teaching: Interactions with Education Reform

8 Achieving Large-Scale Reform / Michael Fullan 137

9 Educational Development in the Twenty-First Century: Reflections on the Integration of Research, Policy, and Practice / Brian J. Caldwell 145

10 The Impossible Choice: Access, Quality, and Equity - The Case of Secondary Education Expansion / Francoise Caillods 165

11 Reform and Convergence in School Education: International Perspectives / Joanna Le Metais 181

12 Care and Compassion: Values Commitment and Attitude Clarification in Education / John Fien 197

Section III Learning and Teaching: Asia-Pacific Perspectives

13 Seeking a New Education Paradigm for Teaching and Learning: Achieving Education for Sustainable Development / Victor Ordonez, Rupert Maclean 213

14 Teacher Professional Judgement in Teaching and Learning Decisions / Michele Bruniges 233

15 Navigating Culture and Context: The Principalship in East and South-East Asia / Allan Walker, Phillip Hallinger 255

16 Improving the Participation of Disadvantaged Students in Post-Compulsory Education and Training: A Continuing Challenge / Joan Abbott-Chapman 275

17 Phillip Hughes: A Personal View / Ruth Radford 293

18 Semi-final Reflections: And Miles to Go Before I Sleep / Phillip Hughes 299.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781402057724

1402057725

OCLC:

181420840