This book presents a global overview of discourses of globalization, current research in education and education policy reforms. It first examines globalisation, education and policy research and reforms in education, including coverage of main trends in education and policy reforms globally, as well as specific policy issues such as equity, inclusive schooling and quality education for all. Next, it offers a comparative perspective in evaluating the ambivalent and problematic relationship between globalisation, ideology, the state and education reforms globally. One significant impact of globalization on education policy and reforms is the competitive comparison of education systems. These comparisons are usually based on common achievement tests such as TIMSS, PIRLS and PISA. Major policy reforms are frequently justified with reference to these achievement data. The book features coverage of education reforms globally, and academic achievement syndrome.
Not only do the chapters offer a timely analysis of current issues shaping education policy research, but the book also contains ideas concerning the future directions that education and policy reforms could take, to offer more democratic and equitable education. Respective chapters critically assess the dominant discourses and debates on education and policy reforms. By doing so, it provides a comprehensive view of the diverse and intersecting discourses on globalisation and policy-driven reforms in education.
Author(s): Joseph Zajda, Suzanne Majhanovich
Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 26
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 204
City: Cham
Foreword
Editorial by Series Editors
Preface
Contents
Series Editor
About the Contributors
Chapter 1: Globalisation and Competitiveness-Driven Education Reforms for Academic Excellence and Standards
Globalisation and Education Reforms: Introduction
Globalisation as a Cultural Transformation of Modenity
The Impact of Globalisation on Education Policy and Reforms
Standards-Driven and Outcomes-Defined Policy Change
Globalisation, Marketisation and Quality/Efficiency Driven Reforms
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: The Social Construction of Globalised Education Discourses: Inhabiting a World of Performativity, Competition and R...
The Social Construction of Globalised Education Discourses: Introduction
The Social Construction of Reality
Externalisation and Objectivation - Discourses That Have Been Socially Constructed
Neoliberal Performativity and Responsibilisation
Internalisation
Taking a Critical Stance Towards Taken-for-Granted
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: The PISA Effect on Education Reforms in Finland and France
The PISA Effect on Education Reforms in Finland and France: Introduction
Contextualised Questioning
Research Questions Arising from This Text
Specificity of the Comparison Between the Two Countries: Finland and France
The International Context That Triggered This Study (Regnault, 2017)
At the Beginning of the Sixties
Since the Year 2000
The Current International Context
From National to Local
Reporting to the User: The ``New Public Management´´
The Public Show Society
The Current Systems of Assessment on the International Level
Mutual Accountability
Standardised Assessment
Efficacy, Efficiency, Equity
The Comparison Used as a Means of Governance: Good Practices, Benchmarking and Categorising. Surveys About the Results Obtaine...
Good Practices
Benchmarking
Ranking
PISA
Finland Results and Educational Politics Since the 2000s
History and Reforms
The Financing of the Finnish Educational System
A Specific Management
The Organisation of the Current System
The Main Axis of the Educational System: Basic Education
On the Teachers´ Side
The Most Recent Reforms
Encouraging a Better Integration into the Current World
The Part Played by the National Level
The Part Played by the Local, from a Pedagogical Point of View
The Results Achieved by France and the Educational Politics Since the Years 2000
History and Reforms
Here Are the Details of the Reforms, from 2010 Onwards, That Are Linked to PISA Results
2010: Fight Against Illiteracy as Early as in the Kindergarten Years
2011: The New Political Priority: The ÉCLAIR System and the Internats d´Excellence Boarding Schools
2013: The Reorganisation of the School
2016: The Reform of the Junior High School
Since the 2018 and 2019 Beginning of the School Year, the Classroom Duplications in the First Grade and Second Grade of Prepar...
2019: The School of Trust
Financing the French Educational System
The Evolution of the Fundings
The Impact of International Comparisons on the Performance of Educational Systems
The Limits of Funding According to Performance
The Importance of the Way the Means Are Granted
The Perspectives
The Current System Organisation
The Reforms of Lower Secondary Education
The Organisation of Junior High Schools
The Most Recent Reforms
Similarities and Differences Between the Two Countries
Conclusion: The Link Between the Seven Recommendations from the OECD and the Reforms
Perspectives: Questions About the Junior High School Teachers: The Influence of Local Over Global
References
Chapter 4: Developing an Education Planning Tool to Create the Conditions for Social Justice in a Global Village
Developing an Education Planning Tool to Create the Conditions for Social Justice: Introduction
Problem Defined
How Do Education Departments in Various Countries Respond to This Crisis?
The Key Barriers to Learning and Development
Socio-economic Barriers
Lack of Access to Basic Services
Poverty and Underdevelopment
Factors Which Place Learners at Risk
Attitudes
Inflexible Curriculum
Language and Communication
Inaccessible and Unsafe Built Environment
Inappropriate and Inadequate Provision of Support Services
Lack of Enabling and Protective Legislation and Policy
Lack of Parental Recognition and Involvement
Disability
Lack of Human Resource Development Strategies
Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Development
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: African Descendants´ Globalization Challenges, Human Rights and Education Dilemmas Across the African Diaspora: Fli...
African Descendants´ Globalization Challenges: Introduction
The African Diaspora, Its Meaning and Context
African Diaspora - Its Meaning
Reflections on Current African Descendants´ Global Experiences
Different Countries, Similar Historical Experiences
Human Rights and Education Dilemmas Across the African Diaspora
The Power of African Descendants´ Identities and Different Narratives
Rewriting African Diaspora Narratives
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Coping with Globalisation and Disruption: The Making of Higher Education Reforms in Singapore
The Making of Higher Education Reforms in Singapore: Introduction
The Developmental State of Singapore
Policy Challenges and Responses
Globalizing Singapore
Reforming Disrupted Higher Education
Researching for Industry 4.0
Making Higher Education More Affordable
Lessons from the Singapore´s Experience
Strategizing the Developmental State´s Role in Higher Education
Diversifying Higher Education Pathways
Ranking Top or Serving Singapore
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Diversity and Global Citizenship in Educational Policies: Debates and Prospects
Diversity and Global Citizenship in Educational Policies: Introduction
A History of Citizenship Education
The Crisis of Multicultural Education
Global Citizenship in Multicultural Contexts
Teaching Global Citizenship Through Youth Engagement
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Neriage as Japanese Craft Pedagogy: Cultural Scripts of Teaching That Promote Authentic Learning
Introduction
Viewing Neriage from the Global World Pedagogical Trends
Reviewing Neriage from Japanese Pedagogical Perspective
How Many Acorns Did We Pick Up?
A Lesson in Which Each Child Tackles the Problem Individually
The Lesson Analysis and Findings
Turning the Learning Task into the Children´s Inquiry
Creating Mathematical Concepts
How Would You Find the Grassy Area?
A Lesson in Which Children´s Ideas Are Compared
The Lesson Analysis and Findings
Setting an Mathematics Task to Promote Discussion
A Teaching Process That Seeks Ideas from Each Child
How Much Did it All Cost?
A Lesson That Utilizes the Diversity of Children´s Ideas
The Lesson Analysis and Findings
Linking Children Discussion to Mathematical Content
Supporting Children Learning and Understanding
Discussion
Redefining Neriage Locally Through a Historical Lens
Redesigning Neriage Globally Through a Pedagogical Lens
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix 1: The Process of the Lesson, Case 1
Appendix 2: The Process of the Lesson, Case 2
Appendix 3: The Process of the Lesson, Case 3
References
Chapter 9: Teacher Education for Global Citizenship: What Can an International Practicum Offer?
Introduction
Background
Socially Just Global Citizenship and Teacher Education
The Solomon Islands Context
The Practicum Program
Methods
Theoretical Framework
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Results
Increased Awareness
Expanded Worldview
Cultural Awareness/Competence
Importance of Education
Teaching Intention
Comparisons and Challenges
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Education for Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics
Education for Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics: Introduction
Why Education for Sustainable Development?
Sustainable Development
Environmental Ethics
Education for Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics
Strategies and Practices on ESD for Promoting Environmental Ethics
F-O-S-I-I-E Instructional Model for Generating Attributes of Education for Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics
Structure of FOSIIE Instructional Design Model
Syntax Description
Revision Session
Our Struggles and Constraints
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Discourses of Globalisation, Ideology, Education and Policy Reforms: Research Trends
Discourses of Globalisation, Ideology, Education and Policy Reforms
Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Index
