Balancing Change and Tradition in Global Education ReformIris C. Rotberg Editor Iris C. Rotberg brings together, in one accessible source, current education reforms in 16 countries, written and analyzed by experts in the field. This book offers: education reform in a wide range of countries selected to represent diverse societies and education systems; a unique analysis of how education reformers respond to rapidly changing societies and increased demand for education in the face of limited resources; case studies showing the difficult tradeoffs countries make as they attempt to implement change, all in the context of historical antecedents, values, and political structures that facilitate or constrain their reform efforts; a book that goes beyond myths and stereotypes and describes how countries address global pressures, immigration patterns, and increasing gaps in socioeconomic levels; description of political and economic pressures that determine a country's policies concerning equality of educational opportunity, access to higher education, student testing and tracking, teacher accountability, decentralization, school choice, and innovation; an invaluable resource for policymakers, faculty, students, and the general public who are interested in how decisions made about the education system will ultimately affect the quality of education, educational access, and social justice. |
Contents
China Turning the Bad Master into a Good Servant | 3 |
Russia Struggling with the Aftermath | 21 |
South Africa Overcoming Past Injustice | 53 |
Chile Vouchers and Beyond | 83 |
Germany After Reunification | 109 |
Letting Go | 125 |
France Diverse Populations Centralized Administration | 127 |
Turkey Innovation and Tradition | 153 |
Singapore Schools in the Service of Society | 245 |
Canada A Multicultural Policy | 261 |
New Zealand Empowering Teachers and Children | 283 |
England New Governments New Policies | 315 |
Australia The Challenges of Poverty Pedagogy and Pathways | 347 |
United States Americas Orgy of Reform | 359 |
On Change Tradition and Choices | 385 |
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Sweden A Welfare State in Transition | 187 |
Israel From Egalitarianism to Competition | 207 |
Japan Encouraging Individualism Maintaining Community Values | 229 |
Transitions | 243 |
About the Contributors | 425 |
About the Editor | |
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