Education - Comparative

This edited volume offers a rigorous, multidimensional exploration of the international student journey across the United States and Canada. Drawing on diverse disciplinary perspectives and current research, the book illuminates the cultural, academic, and psychosocial challenges students face-from initial adjustment and language barriers to...

The Illumination: Education and Enlightenment in the African Context explores the transformative power of education in Africa, tracing its role from colonial oppression to contemporary empowerment. Through historical insights, personal narratives, and forward-looking strategies, this book highlights how education shapes identity, resistance, and future...

This edition of the Journal of International Students showcases a diverse array of authors and topics, representing voices from 12 countries and addressing critical issues facing international students. The articles cover themes such as virtual learning fatigue, cultural adaptation, career access, and pandemic-related challenges,...

This book uses a mixed-method approach to address the topic of personal epistemology among Chinese engineering doctoral students from U.S. institutions.--It presents a broad view of the epistemological development among Chinese engineering students from five U.S. Midwestern doctoral programs. Meanwhile, it provides practical examples...

This book focuses on undergraduate student engagement in China and the UK. It offers an innovative perspective on this aspect, which, although pervasive, is not always acknowledged by its users to be complex and multidimensional in nature, firmly rooted in cultural, social and disciplinary...

Author: Dacheng ZhaoISBN-10: 9811002835ISBN-13: 9789811002830Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2016Pages: 307Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Vietnam is a dynamic member of the community of Southeast Asian nations. Consistent with aspirations across the region, it is seeking to develop its higher education system as rapidly as possible. Vietnam's approach stands out, however, as being extremely ambitious. Indeed, it may be...

Author: Namrata SharmaISBN-10: 3319782436ISBN-13: 9783319782430Publisher: Palgrave PivotLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2018Pages: 146Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.44d

This book offers a comprehensive overview of current, innovative approaches to assessing generic and domain-specific learning outcomes in higher education at both national and international levels. It discusses the most significant initiatives over the past decade to develop objective, valid, and reliable assessment tools...

This book explores school leadership through a cross-cultural comparative lens, drawing on data from 16 countries located on five continents. The book gives a voice to both primary and secondary school principals, who discuss the nature of their work and explain their understanding of...

The Journal of International Students (JIS) is a quarterly publication on international education. JIS is an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750) indexed in major academic databases. The journal publishes scholarly peer-reviewed articles on international students in tertiary...

Rooted in an international political economy theoretical framework, this book provides unique insights into the global forces and local responses that are shaping education systems in Central America and the Latin Caribbean (CALC). The book covers all Spanish-speaking countries of the CALC region and...

"The Development Of The Non-professional School In Europe Before The Renaissance" explores the evolution of educational institutions outside of vocational training in Europe during the medieval period. Lewis Flint Anderson examines the structure, curriculum, and societal role of these schools, providing insight into the...

Educational Systems of the Chief Colonies of the British Empire, Volume 4 offers a detailed look into the educational frameworks established across various British colonies at the turn of the 20th century. Compiled by the Board of Education of Great Britain, this volume provides...

"National Education: Systems, Institutions and Statistics of Public Instruction in Different Countries, Volume 2" by Henry Barnard offers a detailed look into the landscape of public education during the 19th century. This volume provides comprehensive insights into the organization, structure, and statistical data of...

In an era of growing democratic fragility, this book offers a timely and urgent examination of how civic education is being reshaped worldwide. Moving beyond rote knowledge or generic civic ideals, this edited volume explores how educators navigate complex political, social, and institutional pressures...

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Indigenous Education and the Metaphysics of Presence: A worlded philosophy explores a notion of education called 'worldedness' that sits at the core of indigenous philosophy. This is the idea that any one thing is constituted by all others and is, therefore, educational to the...

This book provides a snapshot of early childhood education and care from 22 different countries.It offers insights into the development and history of early childhood in different countries, including economic and political transitions that lead to changes in early childhood provision and policy. Author:...

Educational credentials are one of the most reliable tickets to a middle-class livelihood across the globe today. But as the costs of schooling rise, young people increasingly wonder whether their investment will pay off. Betting on Education: The Costs of Schooling for Cambodian Youth...

Educational credentials are one of the most reliable tickets to a middle-class livelihood across the globe today. But as the costs of schooling rise, young people increasingly wonder whether their investment will pay off. Betting on Education: The Costs of Schooling for Cambodian Youth...

A fresh look at the Curriculum for Excellence in Scottish schools, both the successes and room for improvement, together with a comparison of the education systems in Scotland and Finland. This comprehensive analysis of recent changes in the examination syllabus, feedback from teachers and...

Specifically, the study assesses the extent to which countries within CARICOM have been able to establish robust External Quality Assurance Agencies (EQAAs) with in their respective jurisdictions. It fleshes out the nature of agencies where they exist, particularly their jurisdiction and scope of operations,...

A primary goal of international comparative studies of achievement in mathematics and science is to evaluate the level of performance of students in different countries. An equally important goal is to attempt to understand the bases of differences that emerge. In prior international comparative...

A major aim of Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture, which is the first volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, edited by Joseph Zajda and his team, is to present a global overview of the relationship...

This book examines the intersection of globalisation and intercultural education by focusing on the trajectory of education policy: from development to adoption and implementation.The centrality of the nation-state has been constrained by a wide range of new socio-cultural, political and economic phenomena over the...

Global university rankings are now more than a decade old and this book uses the data they have produced to examine how the international landscape of universities has changed over the years. It offers new insights into the power and limits of league tables,...

The phenomenon of "travelling reforms" has become an object of great professional interest and intensive academic scrutiny. The fact that the same set of educational reforms is transferred from one country to another made scholars wonder whether policy transfer has increased as a result...

Drawing upon both Western and indigenous philosophies, this book engages with the indigenous self's relationship with objects around them, and how this has changed due to colonisation through a metaphysics of presence. Chapters explore the portrayal of the self in the West, examining key...

Educational linguistics is transcultural, with research in the field adopting an international scope. Educational systems, on the contrary, are culture-bound. As a consequence, actual teaching differs across countries, and sometimes even among provinces, local educational authorities, and schools. However, a globalized world needs to...

A Practical, Progressive Homeschooling Guide with Templates, Transcripts, Curriculum Help, and Real-Life SupportThe Only Homeschool Book You Actually Need is a modern, secular, and progressive guide designed to encourage and support real families navigating real decisions. Written by the hosts of the wildly popular...

Global university rankings shape higher education policies, institutional strategies, and student experiences worldwide. These rankings measure and compare universities based on indicators like research output, academic reputation, and faculty qualifications. While rankings can enhance transparency and promote healthy competition, they also generate consequences. High...

Investigating the highly influential enrolment expansion policy in Chinese higher education, this book outlines how educational equity issues were understood and addressed in the formulation and implementation of the policy, and its impacts on the socio-economic fabric of China in the past decade.Author: Hongzhi...

This book explores environmental learning in formal education in NGO programs, and in public education spaces in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Highlights the need for understanding social and economic interactions between such efforts and the communities they serve.Author: Nicole BlumISBN-10: 9400725264ISBN-13: 9789400725263Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2012Pages:...

This book examines the identity formation and negotiation of Chinese doctoral students in the UK, and the opportunity for self-transformation this experience offers. As the largest group of international students in the English-speaking world, Mainland Chinese students encounter a range of difficulties and prospects...

Each of the four volumes in this set, as well as each volume independently, provide comparative analyses for researches, practitioners, and students of the law and education in examining law and education in various countries around the world. Designed to allow readers to learn...

Each of the four volumes in this set, as well as each volume independently, provide comparative analyses for researches, practitioners, and students of the law and education In examining law and education in various countries around the world. Designed to allow readers to learn...

Each of the four volumes in this set, as well as each volume independently, provide comparative analyses for researches, practitioners, and students of the law and education in examining law and education in various countries around the world. Designed to allow readers to learn...

Higher education systems continually transform as institutions respond to technological change, economic demands, and global connection. Universities, governments, and international organizations can adapt governance models, funding strategies, and institutional practices to remain relevant and effective. Encouraging innovative approaches to teaching, research, and collaboration may...

This edited collection takes a structured and systematic approach to exploring the policymaking and policy impacts that shape private higher education (PHE) across the globe.Although the rapid PHE expansion to a third of total global enrollment has owed much to a lack of initial...

Educating the Children of Migrant Workers in Beijing is a timely book that addresses the gap in the provision of basic education to migrant children in China. It examines the case of Beijing, with a focus on policy implementation at the municipal and district...

Since independence in 1957, Malaysia has become a globally-recognised industrial trading partner. With a 60% Muslim population, it also enjoys the reputation of being a moderate and peaceful nation. However, with just a short time left to realising its Vision 2020 of developed nationhood,...

In Practical Knowledge in Teacher Education, expert contributors from across Asia and Europe explore and reflect upon the innovation and creativity in teacher education programs. Specific focus is given to the internships that provide students an opportunity for intensive, hands-on experience in schools. Different...

Continuing its calling to define the field and where it is going, the Second Edition of this landmark handbook brings up to date its comprehensive reportage of scholarly developments and school curriculum initiatives worldwide, providing a panoramic view of the state of curriculum studies...

Given the rapidly evolving global education landscape, characterized by technological advancements, shifts in educational policies, socio-political transformations, and increasing emphasis on equity and inclusion, this volume provides scholars and practitioners with a comprehensive and reflective analysis of key issues driving educational change. The Annual...

In an era of globalization, internationalization of higher education (IHE) has been constructed as an almost inevitable trend and has become a common pursuit of many nations in their higher education (HE) policies. This book focuses on two nations, China and Australia, in terms...

This book revisits key social issues and controversies in education. There are many social issues currently on political and governmental agendas, both in the UK and other countries â " from safeguarding, childhood obesity, bullying and mental health, through to widening participation. Some of...

Thomas Chiu's book is one of the first to look at the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on K-12 education in two areas: AI education, and AI in education. AI education refers to teaching AI, and AI in education refers to using AI to...

Author: Joseph LoboISBN-13: 9798337368467Publisher: Igi Global Scientific PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2026Pages: 600Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.81lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d

This autobiographical volume will foster a deeper understanding of racism, discrimination, and inequality in all its subtleties. Through storytelling, framed within the life journey of a South African sociologist of Indian ancestry, this book examines how marginalized communities lived with, fought, and braved racial...