Making Sense of Mass Education (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009716796)

Making Sense of Mass Education gives a comprehensive overview of the cultural contexts of education, addressing and debunking important myths in the field. This book is an approachable text for undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying the Sociology and Philosophy of Education. The text covers the rise of mass schooling as a disciplinary institution, including the governance of subjectivity and the regulation of childhood and youth. It examines cultural forces on the field of education and addresses the influence of philosophical thought. In the landscape of mass education, change is constant. New topics covered in the fifth edition include education policy, teachers' work, place, online spaces and artificial intelligence. Each chapter features margin definitions and boxes exploring a range of myths, encouraging teachers to think critically. Making Sense of Mass Education continues to be pertinent for pre-service and practising teachers in Australian contexts.

Author: Nerida Spina,Peter O'Brien,Annetta Cayas
ISBN-10: 1009716794
ISBN-13: 9781009716796
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2026
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.95d