Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores the foundations of modern primary education and the role that society and culture has had in shaping it. Dismantling assumptions about what education has been or âshouldâ be, Tony Birch outlines what the core principles are that underpin high quality education to provide a holistic approach.
Supporting leaders, practitioners and those studying primary education, this book:
- Explains key issues in primary education and what drives them
- Highlights the importance of pedagogy and leadership to enrich education
- Builds on the existing frameworks in schools to encourage an holistic approach
- Emphasises the importance of seeing the range of a childâs potential outside of academic expectations
Understanding Primary Education as a Whole is an essential resource for leaders and those studying primary education
Table of ContentsPART I: SOCIO_CULTURAL DYNAMICS
1.Socio-cultural Dynamics
2.Primary Education in Perspective
3.Driving Forces in Primary Education
PART II: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
4.A Changing World
5.Learning
6.Leadership
7.The System Landscape: Collaboration
PART III: TOWARDS A HOLISTIC SYSTEM IN PRACTICE
8.Towards Wholeness
9.Evolutionary Purpose
10.Self-Management (Pedagogic Development Work)
PART IV: PRIMARY EDUCATION – LOOKING FORWARDS
11.Socio-cultural Dynamics: A Living System
