A comprehensive textbook on important educational theorists, building on Aubrey & Riley's main book (Understanding and Using Educational Theories 3e) and offering a practical, theoretical and critical overview of more challenging theorists, including many with a strong sociological focus.

An accessible guide to the theories of 20 major educational thinkers, the strengths and limitations of their ideas, their relevance today and how they can be used in the classroom and other educational settings.