Author: Joseph Zajda

Global Pedagogies (Hardback - 1 Aug 2010)

Global Pedagogies
Global Pedagogies: Schooling for the Future, which is the twelfth volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses in comparative education research with reference to globalisation, educational policy and classroom pedagogy. It is a sourcebook of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in education,...

Edited by Joseph Zajda

ISBN-13: 9789048136162 ; ISBN-10: 9048136164

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The Politics of Education Reforms (Hardback - 4 Feb 2010)

The Politics of Education Reforms
This, the ninth in the 12-volume series Globalization, Comparative Education and Policy Research, focuses on the politics at play in the arena of education reform. As with the other publications in the group, this one features scholarly research into major areas of inquiry related to education and globalisation. Here, the research is focused on key debates in the politics of education reforms. Again, this volume...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Macleans A. Geo-JaJa

ISBN-13: 9789048132171 ; ISBN-10: 9048132177

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Globalization, Education and Social Justice (Hardback - 18 Dec 2009)

Globalization, Education and Social Justice
Globalization, Education and Social Justice, which is the tenth volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents up-to-date scholarly research on major discourses concerning global trends in education, social justice and policy research. It provides an easily accessible, practical yet scholarly source of information about the international concern in the field...

Edited by Joseph Zajda

ISBN-13: 9789048132201 ; ISBN-10: 9048132207

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Decentralisation, School-Based Management, and Quality (Hardback - 8 Sep 2009)

Decentralisation, School-Based Management, and Quality
The relationship between government, education reform and student outcomes is an ambivalent and often problematic one. Focusing on the interplay between decentralization, globalization, and education reforms, this book draws on recent studies to explore the conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches that can be applied to research covering the state, globalization, equality, and education. It lays bare the...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; David T. Gamage

ISBN-13: 9789048127023 ; ISBN-10: 9048127025

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Global Values Education (Hardback - 25 Aug 2009)

Global Values Education
This, the seventh in the 12-volume series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses in values education globally. It is an accessible, practical yet scholarly resource that explores international concerns in the field of globalisation and comparative education. A vital sourcebook of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in values...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Holger Daun

ISBN-13: 9789048125098 ; ISBN-10: 904812509X

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Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Education (Hardback - 10 Jun 2009)

Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Education
This, the sixth volume in Springer’s Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research series, presents scholarly research on major discourses of race, ethnicity and gender in education. It is a sourcebook of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in education, globalisation, social justice, equity and access in schooling around the world. The aim of the book is to provide an easily...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Kassie Freeman

ISBN-13: 9781402097386 ; ISBN-10: 1402097387

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Comparative Information Technology (Hardback - 21 Apr 2009)

Comparative Information Technology
This volume offers a critique of the nexus between ICT and its impact on society, individuals and educational institutions. One of the most significant dimensions of globalisation has been the rapid development of information and communications technologies (ICTs). Our lives have been changed by ICTs in numerous ways and the implications for education are enormous. The ICTs have transformed the linguistic,...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Donna Gibbs

ISBN-13: 9781402094255 ; ISBN-10: 1402094256

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Globalisation, Policy and Comparative Research (Hardback - 15 Apr 2009)

Globalisation, Policy and Comparative Research
This book critically examines the overall interplay between comparative education discourses, globalisation, and education. It draws upon recent studies in relevant areas and explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches. It demonstrates the neo-liberal ideological imperatives of education and policy reforms, and illustrates the way the relationship between the State and education policy affects...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Val Rust

ISBN-13: 9781402095467 ; ISBN-10: 1402095465

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Nation-Building, Identity and Citizenship Education (Hardback - 18 Dec 2008)

Nation-Building, Identity and Citizenship Education
This book examines issues surrounding the nation-building processes, and identity and citizenship education in the global culture, from various perspectives. Globally, there are increasing arguments both for the democratisation of education and for the use of education to promote a democratic society, based on equality, and social justice. It is argued that authentic and democratic schools could better prepare for...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Holger Daun; Lawrence J. Saha

ISBN-13: 9781402093173 ; ISBN-10: 1402093179

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Comparative and Global Pedagogies (Hardback - 14 Jul 2008)

Comparative and Global Pedagogies
This book critically examines equality, equity and democracy in education, globally as well as from various perspectives. Globally, there are increasing arguments both for the democratization of education and for the use of education to promote a democratic society. It is argued that democratic schools would better prepare for active citizenship and for a strong civil society which are seen to be the foundation of...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Lynn Davies; Suzanne Majhanovich

ISBN-13: 9781402083488 ; ISBN-10: 1402083483

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Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture (Hardback - 1 Apr 2008)

Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture
The book critically examines the overall interplay between globalisation, social inequality and education. It draws upon recent studies in the areas of globalisation, educational inequalities and the role of the State. It explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable in the research covering the State, globalisation, social stratification and education. It demonstrates the neo-liberal...

Edited by Joseph Zajda; Karen Biraimah; William Gaudelli

ISBN-13: 9781402069260 ; ISBN-10: 140206926X

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Decentralisation and Privatisation in Education (Hardback - 4 Aug 2006)

Decentralisation and Privatisation in Education
The book critically examines the overall interplay between privatisation, decentralisation and the role of the State. It draws upon recent studies in the areas of decentralisation, privatisation and the role of the State in education in the global economy and culture. It explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable in the research of the State, privatisation, and decentralisation in...

Edited by Joseph Zajda

ISBN-13: 9781402033575 ; ISBN-10: 1402033575

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International Handbook on Globalisation, Education and Policy Research (Hardback - 17 Mar 2005)

International Handbook on Globalisation, Education and Policy Research
The aim of this Handbook is to present a global overview of developments in education and policy change during the last decade. It has the objective of providing both a strategic education policy statement on recent shifts in education and policy research globally and offers new approaches to further exploration, development and improvement of education and policy making. The Handbook attempts to address some of...

Edited by Joseph Zajda

ISBN-13: 9781402028281 ; ISBN-10: 1402028288

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