Comparative and international education

By Karen E. Mundy

Subjects: Pédagogie, International education, Education internationale, Utbildning, Jämförande pedagogik, Comparative education, Éducation internationale, Cross-cultural studies, Education, Pedagogie, Jämförande studier, Éducation comparée, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Education comparee, Etudes transculturelles, Études transculturelles

Description: This comprehensive book explores major issues in education today through international and intercultural research. The contributors draw on comparative research from North America, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, and touch on themes including history and philosophy of comparative education, the right to education, teacher formation, alternative pedagogies, testing, multiculturalism, gender, conflict resolution, and global citizenship. Offering a vivid portrayal of global educational practices, contributions from preeminent scholars, and invaluable teaching resources, this text is vital reading for teachers, teachers-in-training, and comparative education scholars.