基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2007. Game theory and chaos theory shows how models can be used to develop an understanding of educational issues in useful ways.
Full Description
"To fellow academics may I say this: Don't put it unread on your students' reading list. Tackle it for yourself, for this is seminal." - Professor Michael Bassey (Praise for "Theory of Education"). The eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning "Theory of Education" considers issues of perennial interest to educators. In his compelling and controversial book, Professor David Turner shows how game theory and mathematical models can be used to develop an understanding of educational theory in useful ways. Professor Turner uses his findings to inform the debate on a wide variety of issues, including classroom management, teaching and learning in groups, quality assurance mechanisms and equality of opportunity in accessing educational institutions.
Contents
Part 1; Chapter 1: Education is a humane and unpredictable activity; Chapter 2: Game theory as a model of behaviour; Chapter 3: Chaos theory and fractals; Chapter 4: The purpose of modelling; Part 2; Chapter 5: Classroom management; Chapter 6: Equality of Opportunity; Chapter 7: Justice in Education; Chapter 8: Learning and Teaching; Chapter 9: Choice of career path; Chapter 10: Quality assurance; Part 3; Chapter 11: Conclusions.
