Philosophical and Ideological Voices in Education contains clearly-written analyses of the major philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education and includes a primary source selection representative of each topic treated in the book. The book is divided into three major parts: (1) philosophies of education; (2) ideologies of education: (3) theories of education. Each chapter examines the nature, principles, and applications of each philosophy, ideology and theo… More >>
#1 by P. Mendoza on July 2, 2010 - 12:59 pm
This textbook is a very easy read when it comes to history and philosophy of American Education and its evolution. There is a chronological sequence of events, clearly identified in it, which gives the readers a sense of navigating through time. In a nutshell, this book gives the reader a clear analysis of major philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education. The book provides, to any reader, an excellent historical perspective on the philosophy of education. The book covers educational history, philosophy, ideology, and theory in a format that is both informative and enjoyable to read. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about this topic for I consider it an invaluable source of information when dealing with the field of education in America.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Craig W. Smith on July 2, 2010 - 2:27 pm
Gutek’s book gives any reader an excellent historical perspective on the philosophy of education. Gutek covers educational history, philosophy, ideology, and theory in a format that is both informative and enjoyable to read. I will certainly keep this book in my library; it is an invaluable source of information dealing with the field of education. As a doctoral candidate, I would rate this book as “Five Stars”. It is an excellent book and I would highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Vernita E. Lee on July 2, 2010 - 5:11 pm
This book was easy to use. I enjoyed the way the chapters were detailed. The book helped to make my class much easier.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by William I. Ivey IV on July 2, 2010 - 7:18 pm
I had to use this book for a course. The book was very informative and written well, but was so dry at times I fell asleep reading it more than once.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by J. Flaig on July 2, 2010 - 9:57 pm
I was pleased with the length of the chapters, not too long. Had useful information and gave lots of perspectives for each philosophies.
Rating: 3 / 5