Alternative education for the 21st century
Subtitle: philosophies, approaches, visions
By: edited by Philip A. Woods and Glenys J. Woods.
Contributors: Woods, Philip A., 1950-; Woods, Glenys J.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9780230602762
Subjects: Alternative education
Description: This is a unique collection of leading examples of education grounded in alternative philosophies and cultures - from initiatives to create more democratic schools, through Quaker, Buddhist, Islamic, Montessori and Steiner/Waldorf schools, to Maori and First Nations education in Canada and Palestinian Jewish schools in Israel. Aimed at educational practitioners, leaders, and policy-makers in all types of educational settings, as well as academics and researchers, the book is a resource to help educators think creatively about education at a time when the need to find new ways to nurture spiritual and holistic growth and democratic citizenship has never been greater.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-274) and index.