Description
Think Again offers practical guidance on how philosophy can liberate and revitalize teaching and learning by creating space for independent, critical thinking.
About the Author
A.C. Grayling is Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. He has written and edited numerous works of philosophy and is the author of biographies of Descartes and William Hazlitt. John Taylor is Head of Philosophy and Director of Critical Skills at Rugby School. Before taking up his post at Rugby he tutored in the Philosophy of Science at Oxford University. Since 1999 he has directed the "Perspectives on Science" (PoS) project. Dr Taylor is also a Chief Examiner for the Extended Project.
Reviews
'John L. Taylor's approach to bringing more philosophy into the classroom is exemplary. He understands that philosophy should not be an optional or even compulsory bolt-on, but deeply entrenched in the teaching of a subject, and with his long experience, he knows exactly how to do this.' Julian Baggini, writer, journalist and co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine
'John L. Taylor in Think Again throws down a challenge to policy makers, school leaders and individual teachers as well as parents to reflect again on the vision of the 'liberal education tradition' and to articulate clearly what we want and what is needed from education in our time. Think Again alerts us to how the Standards Agenda in education has led to teachers, particularly in the secondary school, concentrating too closely on preparing for the test and to students expecting only that preparation from their teachers. Think Again gives us an opportunity to reconsider the vocation of the teacher as well as the task of the student and frames that in practical terms relevant for everyone with an interest in education today.' Patricia Hannam, County Inspector/Adviser for RE and History, Hampshire, UK
Book Information
ISBN 9781441187758
Author John L. Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Continuum Publishing Corporation
Publisher Continuum Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 338g