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Exploring Well-Being in Schools

White, John Peter

9780415603485 - Exploring Well-Being in Schools
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Can we teach others how to lead a fulfilling life? The notion of personal well-being has recently shot up the political and educational agendas, placing the childs well-being at the heart of the schools task. With his renowned talent for distilling the most complex of philosophical arguments into accessible laymens terms, John White addresses the maze of issues surrounding well-being, bringing clarity to this dissension and confusion. This accessible book expertly guides you through the conflicting perspectives on well-being found in the educational world by * Examining religious and secular views of human fulfilment and of a meaningful life. * Analysing the appeal of celebrity, wealth and consumerism to so many of our children. * Asking what role pleasure, success, autonomy, work, life-planning and worthwhile activities play in childrens flourishing. * Showing how proposals to encourage childrens well-being impact on schools aims and learning arrangements. Whether you have little background in education and philosophy or are reading as a teacher, student or policy maker, this engaging book will take you right to the heart of these critical issues.

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Auteur White, John Peter
ISBN/EAN 9780415603485
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Artikelomschrijving

Can we teach others how to lead a fulfilling life? The notion of personal well-being has recently shot up the political and educational agendas, placing the childs well-being at the heart of the schools task. With his renowned talent for distilling the most complex of philosophical arguments into accessible laymens terms, John White addresses the maze of issues surrounding well-being, bringing clarity to this dissension and confusion. This accessible book expertly guides you through the conflicting perspectives on well-being found in the educational world by * Examining religious and secular views of human fulfilment and of a meaningful life. * Analysing the appeal of celebrity, wealth and consumerism to so many of our children. * Asking what role pleasure, success, autonomy, work, life-planning and worthwhile activities play in childrens flourishing. * Showing how proposals to encourage childrens well-being impact on schools aims and learning arrangements. Whether you have little background in education and philosophy or are reading as a teacher, student or policy maker, this engaging book will take you right to the heart of these critical issues.

Specifications

Auteur White, John Peter
ISBN/EAN 9780415603485