Globalization and education :
Globalization and education : integration and contestation across cultures /
Nelly P. Stromquist, Karen Monkman.
- Lanham, Md. Rowman & Littlefield, 2000.
- xvii, 363 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
With increased opportunities for interaction and learning, education around the world is becoming transformed. These essays strive to provide a thorough examination of the impact these changes are having on how education is defined, whom it serves, and how it is assessed around the world. Topics incl: -- Conceptual issues: Globalization and internationalism; educational reform; curriculum inquiry. -- Globalization impact in educational sectors: European & South African Universities; community colleges; labor markets, gender, schooling & work; Adult education. -- Case Studies of Globalization Impacts: Commonwealth Caribbean; Japan; Lesoto; Mexico; South Africa; Malaysia; Australia.
9780847699193
Education-- Economic aspects.-- Cross-cultural studies
Education--Social aspects.--Cross-cultural studies
Education and globalization--Cross-cultural studies.
306.43 STR
Includes bibliographical references and index.
With increased opportunities for interaction and learning, education around the world is becoming transformed. These essays strive to provide a thorough examination of the impact these changes are having on how education is defined, whom it serves, and how it is assessed around the world. Topics incl: -- Conceptual issues: Globalization and internationalism; educational reform; curriculum inquiry. -- Globalization impact in educational sectors: European & South African Universities; community colleges; labor markets, gender, schooling & work; Adult education. -- Case Studies of Globalization Impacts: Commonwealth Caribbean; Japan; Lesoto; Mexico; South Africa; Malaysia; Australia.
9780847699193
Education-- Economic aspects.-- Cross-cultural studies
Education--Social aspects.--Cross-cultural studies
Education and globalization--Cross-cultural studies.
306.43 STR