Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices
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Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices

  1. 504 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices

About this book

Sociological theory offers valuable insights into how social structures, culture, and inequality influence education. Understanding these dynamics allows teachers and policymakers to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments. Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices examines key sociological frameworks—functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and critical pedagogy—and their implications for educational systems. The book discusses issues such as social stratification, cultural capital, and the role of education in social mobility. It also connects theory to practice through real-world examples of classroom diversity and policy reform. By linking sociology with pedagogy, it equips educators with the tools to interpret and address the social contexts of learning.

Information

Publisher
Toronto Academic Press
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781834412566
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Author
  5. Brief Contents
  6. Getting Started with This Book
  7. Table of Contents
  8. List of Figures
  9. Preface
  10. CHAPTER 1: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY FOR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
  11. CHAPTER 2: PRE-SERVICE TEACHER IDENTITIES AND THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHILDHOOD
  12. CHAPTER 3: SOCIAL CHANGE AND EDUCATION
  13. CHAPTER 4: CULTURE, HYBRIDITY AND GLOBALIZATION: RETHINKING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
  14. CHAPTER 5: EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND REFORMS
  15. CHAPTER 6: EDUCATIONAL IDEOLOGY AND THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
  16. CHAPTER 7: EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  17. CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL CLASS AND THE CLASSROOM
  18. CHAPTER 9: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND EDUCATION
  19. CHAPTER 10: GENDER AND SEXUALITY DIVERSITY, POLICY FRAMINGS AND THE CONSTRUCTION FOR EDUCATION
  20. CHAPTER 11: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
  21. CHAPTER 12: EMERGING SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION
  22. INDEX
  23. Back Cover

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