02352 a2200397 4500 20250526161933.0 250430042020GB 32 eng 9780367416645 BC Taylor & Francis GBP 22.99 BB 01 eng JNC thema JNA thema JNMT thema JNLB thema JNK thema JNLC thema JNC bic JNA bic JNMT bic JNLB bic JNK bic JNLC bic EDU000000 bisac EDU003000 bisac EDU026050 bisac EDU040000 bisac 370.1 bisac John Hattie 39 Purposes of Education A Conversation Between John Hattie and Steen Nepper Larsen 1 Oxford Routledge 20200526 330 p 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? Steen Nepper Larsen A01 944 10593 10593