Comparative and International Education: Issues for Teachers

This groundbreaking, comprehensive text explores major issues in education today through international and intercultural research. Contributors draw on comparative research from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and touch on such themes as the history and philosophy of comparative education, the right to education, teacher formation, alternative pedagogies, gender, international assessments, Indigenous knowledge, peace building, and global citizenship. Featuring a vivid portrayal of global educational practices, contributions from preeminent scholars, and invaluable teaching resources, this collection is vital reading for teachers, teachers-in-training, and comparative education scholars.

Additional contributors: Jean-Paul Restoule, Joseph P. Farrell, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Stephen Anderson, Kara Janigan, Vandra Lea Masemann, and Mark Evans.