Dr Andrew Davis' Outputs (6)

Homework on Trial (2014)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2014). Homework on Trial. In M. Papastephanou (Ed.), Philosophical perspectives on compulsory education (157-169). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7311-0

This paper explores some of the assumptions underlying people’s strong opinions about compulsory school homework. The issues are complex, and it argues that, for the most part, definitive arguments favouring either side are unavailable. However, it d... Read More about Homework on Trial.

Learning. (2009)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2009). Learning. In R. Bailey, D. Carr, R. Barrow, & C. McCarthy (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Philosophy of Education. SAGE Publications

Ian Hacking, Learner Categories and Human Taxonomies. (2009)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2009). Ian Hacking, Learner Categories and Human Taxonomies. In R. Cigman, & A. Davis (Eds.), New Philosophies of Learning (83-97). Wiley

Lookism', Common Schools, Respect and Democracy. (2008)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2008). Lookism', Common Schools, Respect and Democracy. In M. Halstead, & G. (. Haydon (Eds.), The Common School and the Comprehensive Ideal (306-321). Wiley

Consistency, Understanding and Truth in Educational Research. (2007)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2007). Consistency, Understanding and Truth in Educational Research. In D. Bridges, & R. (. Smith (Eds.), Philosophy, Methodology and Educational Research (75-88). Blackwell

The Measurement of Learning (2003)
Book Chapter
Davis, A. (2003). The Measurement of Learning. In R. Curren (Ed.), The Companion to the Philosophy of Education (272-283). Blackwell