Education Policy Reform Trends in G20 Members

Education Policy Reform Trends in G20 Members
Author: Yan Wang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2014-01-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3642389317

G20 members bring together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies, as well as the European Union. Together they represent some 90% of global GDP, 80% of global trade and two-thirds of the world’s population. In recognition of educational development as a key driver of economic development, the G20 members have put education reform high on their policy agenda in order to meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities ahead. Their experiences and lessons in education reform will not only showcase the global trend of education development, but also will provide valuable reference and inspiration for undertaking education reform to advance national development in China as well as other countries. This book documents recent policy reform in G20 members’ systems, showcases the global trends in education policy, serves as a valuable reference tool and also provide inspiration for undertaking education reform to advance development in related countries.​

Going to School in Latin America

Going to School in Latin America
Author: Silvina Gvirtz
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2007-12-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313081336

Latin America has tremendous diversity geographically, politically, and demographically. Some countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile, enjoy a time of peace and growing prosperity, while other countries such as Bolivia and Columbia are struggling with government and economic issues. This volume examines the history and present educational systems, both public and private, of approximately 15 countries in the Latin American region, along with a day in the life feature that shows what the school day is like from the students' point of view.

Media Education in Latin America

Media Education in Latin America
Author: Julio-César Mateus
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-07-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429534671

This book offers a systematic study of media education in Latin America. As spending on technological infrastructure in the region increases exponentially for educational purposes, and with national curriculums beginning to implement media related skills, this book makes a timely contribution to new debates surrounding the significance of media literacy as a citizen’s right. Taking both a topical and country-based approach, authors from across Latin America present a comprehensive perspective of the region and address issues such as the political and social contexts in which media education is based, the current state of educational policies with respect to media, organizations and experiences that promote media education.

Educating All Children

Educating All Children
Author: Joel E. Cohen
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0262033674

Experts illuminate the challenges of achieving universal basic and secondary education, discussing the importance and difficulties not only of expanding access to education and but also of improving the quality of education.

Education and Social Change in Latin America

Education and Social Change in Latin America
Author: S. Motta
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-12-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113736663X

This book examines the multiple relationships between education, pedagogy, and social change in Latin America and beyond through a discussion of critical theory in education and its uses in Latin American society today. An international group of contributors discuss both individual countries and the region as a whole.

OECD Reviews of Tertiary Education: Mexico 2008

OECD Reviews of Tertiary Education: Mexico 2008
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2008-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9264039244

In many OECD countries, tertiary education systems have experienced rapid growth over the last decade. With tertiary education increasingly seen as a fundamental pillar for economic growth, these systems must now address the pressures of a ...

The SAGE Handbook of Early Childhood Policy

The SAGE Handbook of Early Childhood Policy
Author: Linda Miller
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 835
Release: 2017-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1526415674

Recent authoritative evidence suggests that an estimated 200 million children under five fail to achieve their developmental potential due to factors including poor health and nutrition and the lack of stable high quality care. A significant number of the world’s children today lack the basic rights to health, development and protection. In light of such statistics, early childhood services for young children have expanded around the world. The SAGE Handbook of Early Childhood Policy draws critical attention to policy in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) its relationship to service provision and its impact on the lives of children and families. The perspectives of leading academics and researchers from Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australasia and Asia have been arranged around five key themes: Part 1: The Relationship Between Research, Policy And Practice: Country Case Studies Part 2: Equitable Early Childhood Services: Intervention to Improve Children’s Life Chances Part 3: Extending Practice: The Role of Early Childhood Services In Family Support Part 4: Participation, Rights and Diversity Part 5: Future Directions for Early Childhood Policy This handbook is essential reading for practitioners, stakeholders and others committed to working within early years services to achieve an awareness of policy and its implications for services and practice.

International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care

International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care
Author: Susanne Garvis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1351397915

The first volume in this Early Childhood Education and Care in the 21st Century: International Teaching, Family and Policy Perspectives miniseries provides a snapshot of early childhood education and care from 19 different countries around the world. The intention is to provide a description for the policy and provision for young children and their families in each of the unique contemporary contexts. The selection of countries includes every continent in the world to provide variety across cultures, socio-economic status, location, population and other unique factors. Some chapters also share the development and history of early childhood in their country, including economic and political transitions that lead to changes in early childhood provision and policy. The book provides essential takeaways for early childhood educators, researchers, early childhood organisations, policy makers and those interested to know more about early childhood education within an international perspective.

Tourism and Ethnodevelopment

Tourism and Ethnodevelopment
Author: Ismar Borges de Lima
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2017-09-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351846426

Ethnodevelopment is a well-established concept in the field of development studies. Despite its relevance to tourism initiatives and processes in the Global South, it continues to be an underutilised concept in the field. This book bridges this gap, presenting an original conceptual framework to study the relationship between tourism and ethnodevelopment. It focuses on the processes of inclusion, empowerment, self-expression and self-determination to explore the effects of tourism initiatives on the identities, cultural resilience, livelihoods and economic opportunities of ethnic minority communities. Chapters explore a range of concepts and issues such as gender, authenticity, indigenous knowledge, tradition, the commodification of culture, community-based tourism, local entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and tourism and the environment. Drawing on rich primary research conducted across South East Asia and South and Central America the book offers detailed evaluations of the successes and failures of various tourism policies and practices. This book makes a valuable contribution for students, scholars, practitioners and policy-makers alike interested in tourism, development studies, geography and anthropology.