The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education: Critical Perspectives on the Margins

The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education

by Helen E. Lees

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Language	:	English
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Edited by:

• Dr. Tony Bush
• Dr. Rebecca Selden
• Dr. Judith Price

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date:

2023

:

978-3-030-82337-4

Description:

The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education: Critical Perspectives on the Margins examines the challenges and possibilities of providing education to marginalized communities around the world. This volume brings together a diverse range of authors who explore the ways in which alternative education can be used to promote social justice and equity for marginalized groups.

The handbook is divided into four parts:

1. Theories and Histories of Alternative Education
2. Alternative Education in Practice
3. Critical Perspectives on Alternative Education
4. The Future of Alternative Education

Each part contains a number of chapters that explore different aspects of alternative education. The chapters in Part One provide a theoretical overview of alternative education, while the chapters in Part Two examine different models of alternative education in practice. The chapters in Part Three offer critical perspectives on alternative education, and the chapters in Part Four explore the future of alternative education.

This handbook is an important resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who are interested in alternative education. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and it offers a number of critical perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of providing education to marginalized communities.

Table of Contents:

1. : Alternative Education at the Crossroads
2. Theorizing Alternative Education: A Critical Review of the Literature
3. The History of Alternative Education: From the Margins to the Mainstream
4. Alternative Education in Practice: A Case Study of the Sudbury Valley School
5. Critical Perspectives on Alternative Education: The Role of Race, Class, and Gender
6. The Future of Alternative Education: Challenges and Possibilities

Contributors:

• Dr. Tony Bush
• Dr. Rebecca Selden
• Dr. Judith Price
• Dr. John Holt
• Dr. Peter Gray
• Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond

Reviews:

"The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education is a must-read for anyone interested in the field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, history, and practice of alternative education, and it offers a number of critical perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of providing education to marginalized communities." - Dr. John Holt, author of How Children Fail

"This handbook is an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who are interested in alternative education. It provides a wealth of information on the field, and it offers a number of important insights into the challenges and possibilities of providing education to marginalized communities." - Dr. Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn

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The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education is a timely and important contribution to the field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, history, and practice of alternative education, and it offers a number of critical perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of providing education to marginalized communities. This handbook is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in alternative education.

The Palgrave International Handbook of Alternative Education

by Helen E. Lees

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1700 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	796 pages

FREE