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Understanding the school curriculum: theory, politics and principles
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October 28, 2016

Comparing curriculum developments around the globe, Understanding the School Curriculum draws on a range of educational, philosophical and sociological theories to examine the question “what is a curriculum for?” In considering different answers to this fundamental question, it explores a range of topical issues and debates, including: tensions and dynamics within curriculum policy; the implications… Read more

curriculum, education policy
Education
Educating children in conflict zones
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July 19, 2016

This book examines the challenges of delivering quality education to the approximately 39 million out-of-school children around the world who live in situations affected by violent conflict. The volume provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the links between conflict and children’s access to education, as well as a review of the policies and approaches… Read more

Children, conflict-affected states, education policy
Education
Dual disasters: humanitarian aid after the 2004 tsunami
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July 11, 2016

This publication asks, what happens when a humanitarian crisis with political roots interacts with a humanitarian crisis induced by environmental disaster? Focusing on Sri Lanka and Indonesia, countries that were dealing with complex upheavals long before the 2004 tsunami struck, this publication shows how the storm shifted the goals of international aid, altered relations among and… Read more

Aid, Conflict and Security, conflict-affected states, Indonesia, Natural Disasters, Sri Lanka
Education
Refugee and immigrant students: achieving equity in education
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June 24, 2016

The focus of this book is on educational equity issues affecting immigrants and refugees. Chapters highlight educational approaches that build from experiential knowledge, draw upon multiple languages, consider group identity, grapple with the complexities of inclusion, address family concerns, promote parental involvement, involve liaison with community agencies, and view cultural differences as educational strengths. While… Read more

conflict-affected states, Equity, refugee education
Education
Child migration and human rights in a global age
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June 6, 2016

Spanning several continents and drawing on the stories of young migrants, Child Migration and Human Rights in a Global Age provides a comprehensive account of child migration and child trafficking. It looks at the obstacles placed in the paths of adolescents fleeing war, exploitation, or destitution; the contradictory elements in the approach to international adoption; and… Read more

child's rights, Children, human rights, migration
Education
Opportunities for change: education innovation and reform during and after conflict
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June 3, 2016

Conflict and displacement create distinctive challenges for education practitioners. However, opportunities for reform and positive change within the sector also arise simultaneously during and after conflict. This book explores some of the prospects for positive transformation. A series of 10 case studies presents specific examples of how positive change has been implemented in the education… Read more

conflict-affected states, education policy, education reform, education systems, Innovation, post-conflict settings
Education
The SAGE handbook of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
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May 24, 2016

The research and debates surrounding curriculum, pedagogy and assessment are ever-growing and are of constant importance around the globe. With two volumes – containing chapters from researchers whose work has been critical to understanding and building expertise in the field – the SAGE Handbook of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment focuses on examining how curriculum is treated… Read more

assessment, curriculum, Educational policy
Education
Education, refugees and asylum seekers
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May 17, 2016

Drawing on international research in numerous countries, including Thailand, North Korea, Lebenon, Africa, the USA and the UK, the contributors consider, conceptually and empirically, the provision of education to refugees and asylum seekers in their homeland or in host countries, analysing the internal and external factors affecting educational provision during and after emergencies. Each chapter… Read more

Education in emergencies, refugee education
Education
Education and internally displaced persons
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May 17, 2016

Drawing on research from a diverse set of countries, including the USA, Somalia, Colombia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the contributors of this volume consider the relationship between education and internally displaced persons. The case studies presented raise fundamental questions regarding the barriers to education and some unexpected benefits for displaced children. The dynamics… Read more

Access to education, conflict-affected states, Education in emergencies, quality education
Education
Fairness in access to higher education in a global perspective: reconciling excellence, efficiency, and justice
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May 12, 2016

This volume aims to create conversations about fairness and justice in access to higher education to counteract the ubiquitous mantras of neoliberal globalisation and managerialism. Adding to other voices that have begun to challenge globalisation and managerialism, the authors strive to carve out a strong moral and normative basis, squarely anchored in empirical knowledge of the great… Read more

Access to education, Higher Education, higher education policy
Education
Handbook of early childhood development research and its impact on global policy
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March 21, 2016

Globally, young children bear the greatest burden of poverty, disease, neglect, and lack of educational opportunities. This volume’s goal is to promote evidence-based policies for advancing the positive development of young children everywhere, with a specific focus on developing countries. It brings scientific knowledge about early child development (ECD) in both developed and developing countries… Read more

child's rights, Children, Early Child Development, Early Childhood, ECD
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