Preface
INTRODUCTION
The Study of Theories and Practice
of Education
Classification of Educational Theories
Brief Presentation of Sections and Trends
Educational Situation: The Starting Point
Three Epistemological Options
Other Classifications
SECTION ONE: ACADEMIC THEORIES
A Solid Education
Historical Overview
Three Trends
Chapter 1: Classical Education
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Generalist Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Generalist Practice
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Functionalist
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice of Functionalism
Conclusion
SECTION TWO: LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT THEORIES
A Matter of Learning
Learning Design and Web-Based Environment: A New Mix
Historical Overview
Three Trends
Chapter 4: Cognitive Theories
Introduction: Cognition and
Learning
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Living Knowledge
Practice 2: Learning Structures and Information Processing
Practice 3: Cognitive Multimedia Environment
Conclusion
Chapter 5:Social-Cognitive
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Bandura
Practice 2: Social Cognitive Conflict
Practice 3: Cognitive Apprenticeship
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Instructional Design
Theories
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Systematic Design
Practice 2: Behavioral Design
Practice 3: Designing E-Learning Environments
Conclusion
SECTION THREE: SOCIAL THEORIES
Reconstructing society
General Historical Perspective
Three Trends
Chapter 7: Critical Pedagogy
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Paolo Freire
Practice 2: Grand’Maison: Social Pedagogy for Self-Development
Practice 3: Participation and Dialogue according to Ira Shor
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Learning Community
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Educational Progressivism
Practice 2: Cooperative Teaching and Learning
Practice 3: McLean’s Cooperative and Socio-Inductive Theory
Conclusion
Chapter 9:Eco-Social Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Curriculum for the Future
Practice 2: Systemic Education in An Eco-Society
Experiential Education
Conclusion
SECTION FOUR: HUMANISTIC
THEORIES
Introduction
Historical Overview
Different Trends
Chapter 10:Self-Actualizing
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Play Mountain Place (Los Angeles)
Practice 2: Life Narratives
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Group Dynamics
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: The Montessori Schools
Practice 2: Values Clarification and Self-Development Project
Practice 3: Group Method and Psychodrama
Conclusion
Chapter 12:Spiritualistic
Theories
Introduction
Evolution of Ideas and Issues
Characteristics
Practice 1: Steiner’s Schools
Practice 2: Spiritual Communities and Growth Centers
Practice 3: George Leonard and Ecstasy Education
Practice 3: Krishnamurti Centers of Education
Conclusion
GENERAL CONCLUSION
Questions about Education
The Best Theory
For a New Eco-wisdom
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
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