This book examines dominant discourses in values education globally. It critiques dominant discourses and debates pertaining to values education and cultural identity, set against the current backdrop of growing social stratification and unequal access to quality education. It addresses discourses concerning globalisation, ideologies and the state, as well as approaches to values education in schools. The book explores the ambivalent and problematic connections between the state, globalisation and values education. It also explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable to research on values education, multiculturalism and identity politics.
Drawing on diverse paradigms, ranging from critical theory to globalisation, the book focuses on globalisation, ideology and values education and critically examines recent research dealing with cultural diversity and its impact of identity politics. Given the need for a multiple perspective approach, authors from diverse backgrounds offer a wealth of insights, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the nexus between values education, multiculturalism and national identity. With contributions from key scholars worldwide, the book should be required reading for a broad spectrum of users, including policy-makers, academics, graduate students, education policy researchers, administrators and practitioners.
Author(s): Joseph Zajda
Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 34
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 159
City: Cham
Foreword
Preface
Editorial by the Series Editor
Contents
About the Series Editor
1 Discourses of Globalisation and Values Education for Equality, Democracy and Social Justice
Globalisation and Implications for Values Education in Schools: Introduction
Globalisation and Its Impact on Societies and Educational Systems
Cultural and Social Origins of Values
The Role of Values in the Classroom
Controversial Issues
Discourses of Values Education in Schools
Local and National Values
Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Model of Major Agencies of Socialization
James Banks and His Model for Multicultural Education
Values Education in Schools
The Nature of Values in Schools
Values Education for Democracy, Equality, and Social Justice
The Erosion of Moral Education
The Politics of Values Education
Moral Dilemmas in Teaching Values
Values Education and Academic Achievement
Evaluation
Conclusion
2 Global Models of Values Education for Democracy and Cultural Diversity in Schools
Global Models for Values Education in Schools: Introduction
Policy Documents Defining Values Education
Inclusive Schooling in Early Childhood
Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights
Values Education for Reducing Discriminations
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) for Teaching Values in the Classroom
The Role of Critical Thinking and Critical Literacy in Values in Schools
The Valuing Process
Values Education, Cultural Diversity and Overcoming Discrimination
Reducing Discrimination in the Classroom
Classroom Models for Teaching Values
UNESCO’s Values Perspective
Social Constructivist Pedagogy
Global Education Perspective
Conclusion
3 Multicultural Education Globally for Democracy, Equality, and Social Justice
Multicultural Education Globally for Democracy, Equality, and Social Justice: Introduction
Multicultural Education Globally
Global Education
Multicultural Education for Equality, Democracy and Social Justice
Objectives of the Multicultural Curriculum
Discourses of Cultural Identity
Values Education in Culturally Diverse Classrooms
Defining Values in Schools
Values Education
Global Models for Values Education
Values Education in Schools
Objectives of Values Education in the Classroom
Conclusion
4 Using Critical Discourse Analysis in Values Education
Introduction
Discourse Analysis
Defining Discourse Analysis
Uses of Discourse Analysis
A Genealogy Approach to Discourse Analysis
A Deconstruction Approach in Discourse Analysis
Deconstruction
Close-Reading
Preferred Reading of the Text
Memory of the Past in History
Discourse Analysis in Comparative Education Research
Advantages and Disadvantages of Discourse Analysis
The Role of Critical Discourse Analysis in Values Education
Global Meta-Models for Values Education
Values Education in Schools
Models of Values Education in Schools
Using Critical Discourse Analysis in Values Education
The Power of Language
The Role of Critical Discourse Analysis in Values Education
Conclusion
5 Active Citizenship Education
Teaching Active and Informed Citizenship Education in Schools: Introduction
The Origins and Definitions of Citizenship Education
Globalisation and Civics Education
Informed Citizenship Education
Citizenship Education: Essential Characteristics and Qualities of Citizenship Education
Global Trends in Citizenship and Civic Education for Democracy in Schools
Global Trends in Citizenship and Civic Education
Global Citizenship Education
Digital Citizens
What Are Common Strengths and Weaknesses in Civic Education?
Discussion
Conclusion
6 Values Education for Sustainability in a Global Culture
Teaching Values Education for Sustainability in Schools: Introduction
Globalisation and Its Effects on Societies and Individuals
Education for Sustainability: Obvious Signs That Planet Earth Is Seriously Ill
Knowledge of Biodiversity and Ecoliteracy
The Role of UNESCO
Education for Sustainability Goals
The Role of the Amazon Region in Affecting and Controlling Climate Change
UNESCO and Its Contribution to Education for Sustainability
The Global Education 2030 Agenda
Our Continuing Dependence of Fossil Fuels
Carbon Twins’—Climate Change and Peak Oil
On-going Environmental Issues
Water Contaminations
Concepts and Principles in School Sustainability Programs
The Role of Critical Thinking in Sustainability Education in Schools
Teaching and Learning Ecoliteracy and Education for Sustainability in the Classroom
KWL as a Pedagogical Strategy for Teaching Ecoliteracy and EfS
Why Ecoliteracy and Sustainability Are Important for Student to Know?
Discussion
Conclusion
7 Values Education for Human Rights and Social Justice
Values Education for Human Rights and Social Justice: Introduction
Research on Human Rights Education: History
Defining Human Rights
Social and Cultural Dimension of Human Rights Education
Children’s Rights
Conceptualising Human Rights Education
Current Research on Human Rights Education
Research on Education for Social Justice
Historical Background of Social Justice
Social Justice as an Ideal Construct
Examining Social Justice
Social Justice and Inequality
The Relevance of Intercultural Dialogue in Values Education for Human Rights and Social Justice
Conclusion
References
Index
