International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 6 - Education, Values and Mind Essays for R. S. Peters by David Cooper

 

 

Publication Date: February 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0415562139 | ISBN-13: 978-0415562133 0

R. S. Peters has not only been the major philosopher of education in Britain during second half of the twentieth century, but by common consent, he has transformed the subject and brought it into the mainstream of contemporary philosophy. The ten essays in this book attest to his influence whether by critical examination of his ideas or by original treatment of topics in which has has inspired a new interest.

Download :
Uploaded
Mediafire

International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 5 - Moral Judgement from Childhood to Adolescence by Norman J.Bull

 

 

Publication Date: February 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0415562740 | ISBN-13: 978-0415562744

Originally published in 1969 this book analyzes the development of moral judgement in children and adolescents. Interviews were held with 360 children aged 7 to 17, with equal numbers of either sex. Original visual devices were planned to elicit judgements in moral areas known to be of universal significance, such as the value of life, cheating, stealing and lying. In addition, analyses of concepts of reciprocity, of the development of conscience and of specificity in moral judgement were derived from the tests. The book inlcudes a critical survey of previous work in this field and places the research in its wider philosophical, psychological and sociological context.

Download :
Uploaded
Mediafire

International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 3 - Plato, Utilitarianism and Education by Robin Barrow

 

 

Publication Date: February 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0415562503 | ISBN-13: 978-0415562508 | Edition: 1

Three lines of argument are central to this book: that Plato's views as expounded in the Republic indicate that he was a utilitarian; that utilitarianism is the only acceptable ethical theory; that these conclusions have significant repercussions for education. Throughout the book the exposition of utilitarianism and the interpretation of the Republic are closely linked. The author assesses the nature of recent Platonic criticism and provides a critical summary of the Republic. He expounds and defends utilitarianismn and examines in greater depth the consequences for education of accepting a utilitarian position, showing how, for example, from this standpoint such key terms in educational debate as 'autonomy' and 'self-development' must be reassessed as educational objectives.

Download : (all through adfly)
Uploaded
Mediafire

International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 2 - Beyond the Present and the Particular ; A Theory of Liberal Education by Charles H.Bailey

Publication Date: February 2, 2010 | ISBN-10: 041556381X | ISBN-13: 978-0415563819 | Edition: 1

Charles Bailey advances a modern characterization and justification of liberal education and defends such a view of liberal education against contemporary challenges. The book will be of special value to those guiding educational policy, designing curricula and reflecting on their own teaching practice. An introductory part of the book describes the need for justification and the special nature of liberal education as compared with other characterizations of education in utilitarian terms. The author offers a positive account of the content of liberal education, after a consideration and critique of the work of Paul Hirst, Philip Phenix and John White and follows this with an account of teacher strategy, attitude and methodology appropriate to liberal education. The final part of the book describes contemporary trends and challenges to the idea of liberal education and shows how they fail to provide a coherent alternative to liberal education as a basis for universal compulsory education.

Download : (all through adfly)
Uploaded
Mediafire

International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 1 - Philosophical Analysis and Education by Reginald Archambault (2009)

Publication Date: December 9, 2009

When originally published in 1965 this book reflected some of the new thinking among philosophers regarding the role of the discipline in its investigation of central issues in educaton. The essays are grouped into four major sections: The Nature and Function of Educational Theory; The Context of Educational Discussion; Conceptions of Teaching; and The Essence of Education. The concepts dealt with are of the first importance to any practical or theoretical discussion in education and the editor provides a generous introduction to the essays to aid the reader in his analysis of the issues.

Download : (all through adfly)
Uploaded
Mediafire

The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education from the Inside Out (2011)

ISBN: 1118063481 | 2011 | EPUB | 512 pages | 2 MB

The Innovative University illustrates how higher education can respond to the forces of disruptive innovation , and offers a nuanced and hopeful analysis of where the traditional university and its traditions have come from and how it needs to change for the future. Through an examination of Harvard and BYU-Idaho as well as other stories of innovation in higher education, Clayton Christensen and Henry Eyring decipher how universities can find innovative, less costly ways of performing their uniquely valuable functions.

Download : http://adf.ly/dVFjj

STEM Project-Based Learning: An Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Approach (2nd Edition) (2013)

Published: 2013-01-11 | ISBN: 9462091412 | PDF | 224 pages | 15 MB

This second edition of Project-Based Learning PBL presents an original approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM centric PBL.

We define STEM PBL as an ill-defined task with a well-defined outcome,which is consistent with our engineering design philosophy and the accountability highlighted in a standards-based environment.

Download : http://adf.ly/cfdjd

The Knowledge Encyclopedia (2013)

2013 | ISBN: 1465414177 | English | True PDF | 360 pages | 106.0 Mb

Divided into six chapters-Space, Earth, Nature, Human Body, Science Technology, and History Culture, plus a reference section-a wide range of topics come to life.

Illustrated with fascinating facts, maps, timelines, and graphics, the Knowledge Encyclopedia makes complex subjects easy to understand and is the perfect resource for kids, whether to help with homework or to pique their curiosity.

Download : http://adf.ly/ceB2r

Student Voice in Mathematics Classrooms around the World (2013)

English | ISBN: 9462093482, 9462093490 | 2013 | 262 pages | PDF | 3 MB

This book presents a new perspective on the mathematics classroom by describing mathematics classrooms around the world according to the prominence and nature of the students' voices that can be heard within those classrooms.

Download : http://adf.ly/cXmdO

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (9th edition) (2012)

2012 | 792 Pages | ISBN: 1111830991 | PDF | 22 MB

The best-selling introduction to statistics for students in the behavioral and social sciences, this text continues to offer straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples. The goal of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 9th Edition is to not only teach the methods of statistics, but also to convey the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life.

Download : http://adf.ly/cV0YU

Optimal Learning (2012)

Publication Date: April 17, 2012 | ISBN-10: 0470596694 | ISBN-13: 978-0470596692 | Edition: 1

Learn the science of collecting information to make effective decisions
Everyday decisions are made without the benefit of accurate information. Optimal Learning develops the needed principles for gathering information to make decisions, especially when collecting information is time-consuming and expensive. Designed for readers with an elementary background in probability and statistics, the book presents effective and practical policies illustrated in a wide range of applications, from energy, homeland security, and transportation to engineering, health, and business.
This book covers the fundamental dimensions of a learning problem and presents a simple method for testing and comparing policies for learning. Special attention is given to the knowledge gradient policy and its use with a wide range of belief models, including lookup table and parametric and for online and offline problems.

 Download : http://adf.ly/cUz3V

Mathematics for Teachers: An Interactive Approach for Grades K-8 (4 edition) (2009)

2009 | ISBN: 0495561665 | 759 pages | PDF | 14,45 Mb

Mathematics for Teachers: An Interactive Approach for Grades K-8 actively involves students in developing and explaining mathematical concepts and how the topics relate to NCTM Standards and Curriculum focal points. The text includes coverage of reasoning, sets, arithmetic, geometry, measurement, algebra, statistics, and probability. The carefully organized, interactive lesson format promotes student involvement and gradually leads the student to a deeper understanding of mathematical ideas.

Download: http://adf.ly/cUyzl

The Edge of the Precipice: Why Read Literature in the Digital Age? (2013)

2013 | PDF | 232 pages | 4 Mb

an a case be made for reading literature in the digital age? Does literature still matter in this era of instant information? Is it even possible to advocate for serious, sustained reading with all manner of social media distracting us, fragmenting our concentration, and demanding short, rapid communication? In The Edge of the Precipice, Paul Socken brings together a thoughtful group of writers, editors, philosophers, librarians, archivists, and literary critics from Canada, the US, France, England, South Africa, and Australia to contemplate the state of literature in the twenty-first century. Including essays by outstanding contributors such as Alberto Manguel, Mark Kingwell, Lori Saint-Martin, Sven Birkerts, Katia Grubisic, Drew Nelles, and J. Hillis Miller, this collection presents a range of perspectives about the importance of reading literature today. The Edge of the Precipice is a passionate, articulate, and entertaining collection that reflects on the role of literature in our society and asks if it is now under siege. Contributors include Michael Austin (Newman University), Sven Birkerts (author), Stephen Brockmann (Carnegie-Mellon University), Vincent Giroud (University of Franche-Comte), Katia Grubisic (poet), Mark Kingwell (University of Toronto), Alberto Manguel (author), J. Hillis Miller (University of California, Irvine), Drew Nelles (editor-in-chief, Maisonneuve), Keith Oatley (University of Toronto), Ekaterina Rogatchevskaia (British Library), Leonard Rosmarin (Brock University), Lori Saint-Martin (translator), Paul Socken (University of Waterloo), and Gerhard van der Linde (University of South Africa).

Download :  http://adf.ly/cQgCJ

Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics (4 edition) (2012)

2012 | ISBN-10: 0132698110 | 456 pages | PDF | 9 MB

Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics incorporates the most current information and research to prepare future and current teachers to grasp curriculum, teaching, and assessment issues as they relate to secondary and middle school mathematics in the 21st Century.

Download : http://adf.ly/cMnO7