The Politics of Education Reforms (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)

The Politics of Education Reforms, which is the ninth volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses concerning the politics of education reforms globally. It provides an easily accessible, practical yet scholarly source of information about recent developments in globalisation, comparative edu- tion and education reforms. Above all, the book offers the latest findings to the critical issues concerning major discourses surrounding education reforms in the global culture. It is a sourcebook of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in education, and schooling around the world. It offers a timely overview of current policy issues affecting research in comparative education of education reforms. It provides directions in education, and policy research, relevant to p- gressive pedagogy, social change and transformational educational reforms in the twenty-first century. The book critically examines the overall interplay between the state, ideology and current discourses of education reforms in the global culture. It draws upon recent studies in the areas of globalisation, academic achievement, standards, equity and the role of the State (Carnoy 1999; Zajda 2008a, b). It explores c- ceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable in the research covering the State, globalisation, and quality-driven education reforms. It dem- strates the neo-liberal ideological imperatives of education and policy reform, affecting schooling globally (see also Zajda 2005). Various book chapters critique the dominant discourses and debates pertaining to comparative education d- courses on reforms and neo-liberal ideology in education.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 9
Release date:	2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	Joseph Zajda • Macleans A. Geo-JaJa
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	226
Edition:	2010 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-3217-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
LSN:	90-481-3217-7
Barcode:	9789048132171

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