Learning in Contemporary Culture (Perspectives in Education Studies Series)

This book provides an accessible undergraduate-level introduction to the central educational concepts of learning and culture. In examining these themes it addresses key issues, including: what is meant by 'culture'; characteristics commonly associated with contemporary culture; relationships between culture and learning; changing understandings of how, what, where and when we learn; the relationship between learning, national identity and citizenship; and, the impact of all these on our way of life today. These ideas are approached from historical, philosophical, sociological, political and psychological perspectives: the traditional disciplines of Education Studies. Three further chapters take an interdisciplinary approach, considering the relationship between learning and culture, alternative cultures of learning today, and learning in and for multicultural communities. Cover......Page 1 Learning in Contemporary Culture......Page 4 Contents......Page 6 The authors......Page 7 Acknowledgements......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 Culture and learning......Page 14 Lessons in culture, community and change: an historical account......Page 30 Learning in uncertain times: perspectives from philosophy......Page 47 Learning to live in uncertainty: perspectives from psychology......Page 64 Politics, power and priorities: perspectives on education policy......Page 80 In classrooms and corridors: a sociological approach......Page 95 Learning and identity in a multicultural community......Page 112 Outside the school gate: alternative cultures of learning......Page 128 References......Page 145 Index......Page 154 An important topic book for all Education Studies students and those QTS students with an interest in the influence of culture on learning and teaching.