Objectives and Perspectives in Education: Studies in Educational Theory 1955-1970

P Originally published in 1972, the emphasis of this book is on psychological and cultural understanding of education, in terms of persons and relationships, rather than processes. The book: /P P /P UL P LI Deals with issues of continuing relevance for educational thought and practice, such as the education and training of teachers and diminishing the gap between schooling and education. /LI P /P P LI Considers the nature and function of educational research, the conflict between arts and sciences in education and the concept of guidance. /LI P /P P LI Examines teaching in its interpersonal context, and at the revolt of youth and the sexual revolution. /LI P /P P LI Assesses the influence of Freud, Winifred Mercier, William Boyd and Herbert Read. /LI P /P /UL