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Dyslexia - Developing The Debate

by Julian Elliott e Rod Nicolson

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Dyslexia is often presented as a clearly delineated condition that can be diagnosed on the basis of appropriate cognitive tests with corresponding forms on intervention. However, this approachable text explores the issues behind this assertion in bringing together leading figures in the field to debate dyslexia. Julian Elliott shows that understandings and usage of the dyslexia label vary substantially with little consensus or agreement and in putting forward his critique draws upon research in several disciplinary fields to demonstrate the irrationality of these arguments. Roderick I. Nicolson demonstrates that current approaches to understanding, identification and support of dyslexia are catastrophically flawed in terms of their failure to consider the developmental nature of dyslexia. He develops two themes: first that the underlying cause of dyslexia is ''delayed neural commitment'' for skills and neural circuits, and second that the cause of the reading disability is the introduction of formal instruction before the dyslexic child''s neural circuits for executive function are sufficiently developed. He argues that a more effective and cost-effective approach to identification and support involves ''assessment for dyslexia'' rather than ''of dyslexia''. Elliott and Nicolson respond to the points each other raise before Andrew Davis investigates how far the key claims of Elliott and Nicolson can withstand close conceptual investigation, and explores the inherent limitations of scientific research on this topic, given the value and conceptual issues concerned.
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Dyslexia - Developing The Debate

by Julian Elliott e Rod Nicolson

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Dyslexia is often presented as a clearly delineated condition that can be diagnosed on the basis of appropriate cognitive tests with corresponding forms on intervention. However, this approachable text explores the issues behind this assertion in bringing together leading figures in the field to debate dyslexia. Julian Elliott shows that understandings and usage of the dyslexia label vary substantially with little consensus or agreement and in putting forward his critique draws upon research in several disciplinary fields to demonstrate the irrationality of these arguments. Roderick I. Nicolson demonstrates that current approaches to understanding, identification and support of dyslexia are catastrophically flawed in terms of their failure to consider the developmental nature of dyslexia. He develops two themes: first that the underlying cause of dyslexia is ''delayed neural commitment'' for skills and neural circuits, and second that the cause of the reading disability is the introduction of formal instruction before the dyslexic child''s neural circuits for executive function are sufficiently developed. He argues that a more effective and cost-effective approach to identification and support involves ''assessment for dyslexia'' rather than ''of dyslexia''. Elliott and Nicolson respond to the points each other raise before Andrew Davis investigates how far the key claims of Elliott and Nicolson can withstand close conceptual investigation, and explores the inherent limitations of scientific research on this topic, given the value and conceptual issues concerned.
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Religious Education - Educating For Diversity

by Andrew Davis e L. Philip Barnes

41,72€ + 10% CARD

 Religious Education: Educating for Diversity raises issues that are central to the theory and practice of education, and in particular religious education, in modern liberal democracies characterized by diversity in its different forms. What kind of religious education is best equipped both to challenge prejudice and intolerance in society and to develop responsible and respectful relationships between people from different communities or with different commitments? Two eminent educators address this question and propose contrasting answers. Attention is given to the aims of education and the contribution of religious education to the curriculum; historical forms of religious education; the nature of diversity in society; the roots of prejudice; different methodologies in religious education and their philosophical and religious commitments; and to positive strategies to enable religious education to realise its potential and contribute to the social and moral aims of liberal education.
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Religious Education - Educating For Diversity

by Andrew Davis e L. Philip Barnes

41,72€ + 10% CARD

 Religious Education: Educating for Diversity raises issues that are central to the theory and practice of education, and in particular religious education, in modern liberal democracies characterized by diversity in its different forms. What kind of religious education is best equipped both to challenge prejudice and intolerance in society and to develop responsible and respectful relationships between people from different communities or with different commitments? Two eminent educators address this question and propose contrasting answers. Attention is given to the aims of education and the contribution of religious education to the curriculum; historical forms of religious education; the nature of diversity in society; the roots of prejudice; different methodologies in religious education and their philosophical and religious commitments; and to positive strategies to enable religious education to realise its potential and contribute to the social and moral aims of liberal education.
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Educational Assessment On Trial

by Andrew Davis e Christopher Winch

33,38€ + 10% CARD

 What purpose does educational assessment serve? Are the same instruments suitable for different purposes? How much trust can we place upon the outcomes of educational assessment? The subject of educational assessment is much discussed and much misunderstood. Policymakers assert its importance to quality in education and its essential role in ensuring accountability for public education, and the results of educational assessment are thought to be of such vital interest to society that they are often made public knowledge. This approachable text explores the philosophical issues underlying these debates and how they impact on public educational policy. Two leading educators well-known for their work on educational assessment offer different perspectives on the value of exams and tests for a flourishing system of education, while the editor, Gerard Lum, comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.
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Educational Assessment On Trial

by Andrew Davis e Christopher Winch

33,38€ + 10% CARD

 What purpose does educational assessment serve? Are the same instruments suitable for different purposes? How much trust can we place upon the outcomes of educational assessment? The subject of educational assessment is much discussed and much misunderstood. Policymakers assert its importance to quality in education and its essential role in ensuring accountability for public education, and the results of educational assessment are thought to be of such vital interest to society that they are often made public knowledge. This approachable text explores the philosophical issues underlying these debates and how they impact on public educational policy. Two leading educators well-known for their work on educational assessment offer different perspectives on the value of exams and tests for a flourishing system of education, while the editor, Gerard Lum, comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.
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Special Educational Needs - A New Look

by Brahm Norwich e Mary Warnock

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Looks at the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. This edition highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on the education policy and provides a varied discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.
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Special Educational Needs - A New Look

by Brahm Norwich e Mary Warnock

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Looks at the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. This edition highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on the education policy and provides a varied discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.
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Teaching Thinking Skills

by Harvey Siegel e Stephen Johnson

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Examines the philosophical debates surrounding the existance, teaching and transferability of thinking skills. This title debates issues such as: Do thinking skills exist? What are the aims of education? Can thinking skill be taught? Are thinking skills transferable?
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Educational Equality

by Harry Brighouse, James Tooley e Kenneth R. Howe

34,57€ + 10% CARD

 Considers the philosophical debates surrounding equality and education. This title covers issues such as: What is Educational Equality? Why Does Educational Equality Matter? And is Educational Equality Possible? It highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on education policy and provides a discussion of the issues.
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Educational Equality

by Harry Brighouse, James Tooley e Kenneth R. Howe

39,19€ + 10% CARD

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 Considers the philosophical debates surrounding equality and education. This title covers issues such as: What is Educational Equality? Why Does Educational Equality Matter? And is Educational Equality Possible? It highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on education policy and provides a discussion of the issues.
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Dyslexia - Developing The Debate

by Julian (Collingwood College, Uk And Durham University, Uk) Elliott e Professor Rod (University Of Sheffield, Uk) Nicolson

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Religious Education - Educating For Diversity

by Andrew (Durham University, Uk) Davis e Dr L. Philip (King'S College London, Uk) Barnes

47,30€ + 10% CARD

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Re Reading Zadie Smith - The First Decade And Beyond

by Tew Philip

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Multiculturalism

by Monica Mookherjee

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Cornelius Castoriadis - Key Concepts

by Adams Suzi

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The Prosody Of Formulaic Sequences - A Corpus And Discourse Approach

by Dr Phoebe Lin

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Foucault And Power - The Influence Of Political Engagement On Theories Of Power

by Hoffman Marcelo Iraj

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Overcoming Cynicism - William James And The Metaphysics Of Engagement

by Dr. Megan Mustain

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 Examines the metaphysical underpinnings of cynical philosophies both past and present in an attempt to diagnose and ameliorate contemporary forms of cynicism.
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Habsburgs H - The History Of A Dynasty

by Benjamin Curtis

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Badiou And The Philosophers - Interrogating 1960s French Philosophy

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 The first English-language translation of a unique televised interview project undertaken by Alain Badiou between 1965 and 1968.

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