Globalization of Education: An Introduction (Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education)

Continuing Joel Spring's Reportage And Analysis Of The Intersection Of Global Forces And Education, This Text Offers A Comprehensive Overview And Synthesis Of Current Research, Theories, And Models Related To The Topic. Spring Introduces Readers To The Processes, Institutions, And Forces By Which Schooling Has Been Globalized And Examines The Impact Of These Forces On Schooling In Local Contexts. Designed For Courses On Globalization And Education, International And Comparative Education, Educational Foundations, Multicultural Education, And Educational Policy, The Text Is Written In A Clear Narrative Style To Engage Readers In Thoughtful Consideration Of Topics Discussed. Each Chapter Includes Key Points That Summarize The Content And Suggest Issues And Questions For Critical Analysis, Discussion, And Debate.--jacket. Globalization Of Education -- Global Education Networks And Discourses: The World Bank And The Knowledge Economy -- The Cyberschoolbus And Sesame Street Meet The Global Knowledge Economy: Oecd And The United Nations -- The Marketing Of Knowledge: Multinational Learning Corporations, Global Assessment, And Higher Education -- From The Global To The Local : Global Progressive Education Models And Ingos -- Religious And Indigenous Education Models : A Clash Of Civilizations? -- Global Migration And Language Policies -- Globalization And Complex Thought : Is There A Theory Of Educational Globalization? Joel Spring. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [207]-238) And Index.

continuing Joel Spring’s Reportage And Analysis Of The Intersection Of Global Forces And Education, This Text Offers A Comprehensive Overview And Synthesis Of Current Research, Theories, And Models Related To The Topic. Spring Introduces Readers To The Processes, Institutions, And Forces By Which Schooling Has Been Globalized And Examines The Impact Of These Forces On Schooling In Local Contexts.

designed For Courses On Globalization And Education, International And Comparative Education, Educational Foundations, Multicultural Education, And Educational Policy, The Text Is Written In A Clear Narrative Style To Engage Readers In Thoughtful Consideration Of Topics Discussed. Each Chapter Includes Key Points That Summarize The Content And Suggest Issues And Questions For Critical Analysis, Discussion, And Debate.

Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 12 Notes......Page 220 An Introduction......Page 3 Globalization of Education......Page 14 Global Education Networks and Discourses......Page 42 The Cyberschoolbus and Sesame Street Meet the Global Knowledge Economy......Page 68 The Marketing of Knowledge......Page 96 From the Global to the Local......Page 130 Religious and Indigenous Education Models......Page 157 Global Migration and Language Policies......Page 190 Globalization and Complex Thought......Page 213 Index......Page 252 Offers a comprehensive overview and synthesis of research, theories, and models related to the topic of globalization of education. This title introduces readers to the processes, institutions, and forces by which schooling has been globalized and examines the impact of these forces on schooling in local contexts Building on the work that has been done over the past decade, this volume provides theoretical frameworks for understanding debates about immigrant students, studies of students? schooling paths and language and literacy experiences, and pedagogical approaches for working with Generation 1.5 students