Comparative and international education is an increasingly important area of study. This book introduces major themes surrounding globalisation and education, giving you a nuanced understanding of key debates, thinkers and sources of information. Important theories and research exploring how globalisation has influenced educational practice are critically examined, providing you with an understanding of relevant social, economic, historical and cultural factors. Coverage includes: · Case studies from around the world raising thought-provoking questions on chapter topics · How to undertake research using significant secondary sources of comparative international data (including OECD, PISA, TIMMS) · The relationship between development, education and inequality · The purpose and role of multicultural and citizenship education · Gender and education in a global context This is essential reading for students on undergraduate Education Studies degrees, and for similar courses covering comparative and international education. Jennifer Marshall is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby. INDICE: Part One: Comparative educationAn introduction to comparative educationHow are comparisons made?Culture and educationEconomic, political, social and historical contexts for comparisonEducation and the developing worldGender and educationPart Two: International EducationUnderstanding international educationGlobalisation and educationGlobal citizenship educationMulticultural educationInternational schoolsInternationalisation of higher education
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-7320-3
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 25/10/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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