About the book
Imitation and Education provides an in-depth reassessment of learning by example that places imitation in a larger social context. It is the first book to bring together ancient educational thought and startling breakthroughs in the fields of cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy to reconsider how we learn from the lives of others. Bryan R. Warnick addresses how we become exemplars, analyzes how exemplars inspire imitation, and assesses the meaning and value of imitation in education and society, including how teachers can better use examples and what should be done about problems such as the imitation of media violence. Warnick constructs a provocative, cautionary, yet hopeful account of learning by example that acknowledges the power of social contexts in shaping human lives.
Editions of Imitation and Education
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791474273
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791474280
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791478486
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Imitation and Education provides an in-depth reassessment of learning by example that places imitation in a larger social context. It is the first book to bring together ancient educational thought and startling breakthroughs in the fields of cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy to reconsider how we learn from the lives of others. Bryan R. Warnick addresses how we become exemplars, analyzes how exemplars inspire imitation, and assesses the meaning and value of imitation in education and society, including how teachers can better use examples and what should be done about problems such as the imitation of media violence. Warnick constructs a provocative, cautionary, yet hopeful account of learning by example that acknowledges the power of social contexts in shaping human lives.
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What is Imitation and Education about?
Imitation and Education provides an in-depth reassessment of learning by example that places imitation in a larger social context. It is the first book to bring together ancient educational thought and startling breakthroughs in the fields of cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy to reconsider how we learn from the lives of others. Bryan R. Warnick addresses how we become exemplars, analyzes how exemplars inspire imitation, and assesses the meaning and value of imitation in education and society, including how teachers can better use examples and what should be done about problems such as the imitation of media violence. Warnick constructs a provocative, cautionary, yet hopeful account of learning by example that acknowledges the power of social contexts in shaping human lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Imitation and Education?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education
Where can I read a sample of Imitation and Education?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791474273
How long is Imitation and Education and how many pages does it have?
Imitation and Education has 178 page(s)
Is Imitation and Education part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, The Philosophy of Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Imitation and Education?
Bryan R. Warnick
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Imitation and Education is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791474273) and paperback(ISBN 9780791474280) and pdf(ISBN 9780791478486)
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