This work provides an overview of the pragmatic understanding of knowledge and the acquisition of knowledge, and its implications for the conduct of educational... Læs mere
Argues for a 'risk-based' approach to pedagogy, based on WB Yeats' view that education is not about filling a bucket but lighting a fire.
Argues that the focus on the measurement of educational outcomes has displaced questions about educational purpose.
Helps educators of children and adults alike to understand what a commitment to a truly democratic education entails.