John Chi-Kin Lee

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies (eBook, PDF)

Schools for the Knowledge Society

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

As Asia faces the challenges posed by the 'knowledge economy', its schools take on a new and different importance. This book outlines the policy contexts in which these transformations are taking place and the practical strategies that are needed.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134127306
• Artikelnr.: 43071135

Autorenporträt

Kerry Kennedy is Professor and Dean in the Faculty of Professional and Early Childhood Studies at The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

John Chi-kin Lee is Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also Dean of the Faculty of Education and Director of the Centre for University and School Partnership.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction - Schools for the 'Asian Education Century': Priorities and
challenges Section 1: Cultures and Contexts Influencing Schools in Asia 2.
Schools for the 'NET' generation in a diverse Asia 3. Schools and the
Economy: A human capital perspective 4. Policy Contexts for Life-long
Learning 5. Global Imperatives and Local Values: negotiating change in
traditional societies 6. Creating Citizens for Globalized states:
Traditional values for new times 7. Examination and Assessment Cultures
Section 2 Strategies for Change in Asia's Schools 8. Curriculum Reform:
School Based Curriculum Development as a Strategy for Asia's Schools 9.
Teaching and Learning: Interaction Between East and West 10. Leadership for
School Development 11. Teacher Development: Issues and Challenges 12.
Evaluation for Educational Improvement 13. Partnerships for School
Development 14. Conclusion - Schools for an 'Education Century' in a
Divided Asia