Self and Social Identity in Educational Contexts

Name: Self and Social Identity in Educational Contexts
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Self and Social Identity in Educational ContextsAuthor(s): Kenneth I. Mavor, Michael J. Platow, Boris Bizumic\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138815155, 978-1138815155\nSynopsis\nThis innovative volume integrates social identity theory with research on teaching and education to shed new and fruitful light on a variety of different pedagogical concerns and practices. It brings together researchers at the cutting edge of new developments with a wealth of teaching and research experience.\n\nThe work in this volume will have a significant impact in two main ways. First and foremost, the social identity approach that is applied will provide the theoretical and empirical platform for the development of new and creative forms of practice in educational settings. Just as the application of this theory has made significant contributions in organisational and health settings, a similar benefit will accrue for conceptual.