The Purposes of Education: A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen

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John Hattie (University of Melbourne, Australia) Steen Nepper Larsen

The Purposes of Education

A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen

John Hattie (University of Melbourne, Australia), Steen Nepper Larsen

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Routledge
26 May 2020

Philosophy & theory of education; Educational psychology; Organisation & management of education; Primary & middle schools; Teacher training

What are the purposes of education and what is the relationship between educational research and policy? Using the twin lenses of Visible Learning and educational philosophy, these are among the many fascinating topics discussed in extended conversations between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen. This wide-ranging and informative book offers fundamental propositions about the nature of education. It maps out in fascinating detail a coming together of Hattie’s empirical data and world-famous Visible Learning paradigm with the rich heritage of educational philosophy. Additionally, it explores the inevitable questions of the purpose of education and the development of students in a learning society.

Part clash of cultures, part meeting of minds, always fascinating and illuminating, this intriguing book will inspire teachers, students, and parents at all levels of the educational system – from kindergarten through school to university.

Conversations include:

What are the purposes of education?

Does educational data speak for itself?

What is the role of the teacher?

Is learning a visible phenomenon?

Is it important to teach and learn specific subjects?

What is the role of neuroscience research?

What is the relationship between educational research and educational politics?

What is the role of the state in education?

By: John Hattie (University of Melbourne Australia), Steen Nepper Larsen
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 834g
ISBN: 9780367416638
ISBN 10: 0367416638
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 26 May 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Hattie is Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and his Visible Learning series of books have been translated into 23 different languages and have sold over 1 million copies. Steen Nepper Larsen is Associate Professor in Education Science at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus, Denmark, and has published numerous academic books and journal articles. He is a critic connected to the Danish newspaper Information, among other organizations, and has worked on several popular philosophy programs for Danmarks Radio, P1.

Reviews for The Purposes of Education: A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen

This book offers a mind-stretching breadth of content, a refreshingly respectful approach to debate, and an insightful analysis of the perennial 'purposes' question. Steve Turnbull, Schools Week The book has good section divisions, with small illustrative comics woven in and good summarizing questions after the chapters. All in all, it is a book with a very inviting and readable form. - Lark Grandjean, folkeskolen