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Changing Schools in an Era of Globalization

By: John Chi-Kin Lee,Brian J. Caldwell

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Changing Schools in an Era of Globalization

By: John Chi-Kin Lee,Brian J. Caldwell

Much has been written about globalization and the challenge of preparing young people for the new world of work and life in times of complexity and continuous change. However, few works have examined how globalization has and will continue to shape education in the East. This volume discusses education within the context of globalization and examines what is occurring in schools and systems of education in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Singapore, and Australia. Closer examination of recent developments and current trends reveal the same turbulence and a range of common issues in areas such as assessment, curriculum, leadership, management of change, pedagogy, policy, professional capacity and technology. This volume demonstrates the commonalities and differences and offers tremendous insight into the way things are done in places where student achievement is high but there is also a sense of urgency in continuing an agenda of change.

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Taylor & Francis

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113682524X

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9781136825248

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Schools for the Knowledge Society

By: John Chi-Kin Lee

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The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Schools for the Knowledge Society

By: John Chi-Kin Lee

Walk into a classroom in Tokyo, New York, London or Rotterdam, and the similarities in structure, activity, purpose and style will outweigh differences in language, dress and ethnic characteristics. Learning is regulated and rationed, teaching is a process or one-way transmission of knowledge, students need to be docile and conformist, assessment needs to sift and sort the bright from the not-so-bright, and rewards will be given to those who successfully negotiate this regime. But are these the kinds of places that can meet the needs of the ‘net generation’? The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies is concerned with the debate about the nature of modern schooling in Asia. Traditionally schools are historical constructions reflecting the social, economic and political needs of the societies that invest in them. As Asia faces the challenges posed by the ‘knowledge economy’, its schools have taken on a new and quite different importance. This informative book outlines the broad policy contexts in which these transformations are taking place and the practical strategies that are needed to meet this objective. The authors argue that the future of Asian societies depends on a transformation that requires a fundamental restructuring of schools as we know them while maintaining their long-held cultural values. This valuable insight: provides an overview of educational issues in Asian societies establishes a broad theoretical framework in which these issues can be understood contextualizes issues by providing country case studies acknowledges the important role of culture influencing educational priorities. It should be of interest to all those working in education policy and comparative education.

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271

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Routledge

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1134127294

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9781134127290

Reforming or Re-inventing Schools?

Key Issues in School and System Reform

By: John MacBeath,Maurice Galton,John Bangs

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Reforming or Re-inventing Schools?

Key Issues in School and System Reform

By: John MacBeath,Maurice Galton,John Bangs

What has changed and what will change in the next decade? Reforming or Re-inventing Schools? revisits some of the key issues in school and system reform, with a reflection on developments in the English education system and internationally. It offers an insightful review and critique of education principles and their relationship to school practice, exploring some of the myths as well as examining the potential value of comparative data. Drawing on new evidence and interviews with a group of policy makers and academics on the British and international stages, this book asks: What do parents, children and ‘society’ want from a system of education? What motivates teachers to join the profession and why do such large numbers leave so soon? What are the roots of misunderstanding and mismanagement in provision, support and accountability? How do teachers communicate, support and exchange ideas with each other? How do we measure positive change? Examining the roots and conditions for growth, and comparing and contrasting the situation in the United Kingdom with innovative development taking place elsewhere in the rest of the world, Reforming or Re-inventing Schools? is an essential read for anyone interested in school and country performance at a national and international level.

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325

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Routledge

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1000034380

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9781000034387

Airline Conspiracy

By: Captain John D. Gallagher

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Airline Conspiracy

By: Captain John D. Gallagher

When a small Blue Bird Airlines flight falls from the sky at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, Angela Reid is called to find out why. Conflicting reports from airline officials, passengers, and the surviving flight crew open more questions than answers, and the officials in charge seem strangely quiet about what they know. After months of tracking down dead ends and incomplete reports, she uncovers clues that suggest there may be more to the accident than a few faulty parts. Could this be part of a much bigger conspiracy reaching all the way to the top of the Canadian government, and is someone intentionally sabotaging her investigation to lead her astray?

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226

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FriesenPress

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1460259467

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9781460259467

John Steinbeck's East of Eden

By: John Steinbeck,Frank Galati

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John Steinbeck's East of Eden

By: John Steinbeck,Frank Galati

Escaping a turbulent past, Adam Trask is determined to make a new start in California’s Salinas Valley. Adam and his wife, Cathy, settle on a beautiful farm, and soon Cathy gives birth to twins Caleb and Aron. But family history, sibling rivalry, and the impending danger of World War I will threaten their little piece of paradise. EAST OF EDEN is an American epic, grand in scope yet deeply personal, that asks if it is possible to escape the mistakes of previous generations.

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Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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0822235250

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9780822235255

The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997

A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios

By: John Charles

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The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997

A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios

By: John Charles

Thanks to the successes of directors and actors like John Woo, Jackie Chan, and Chow Yun-Fat, the cinema of Hong Kong is wildly popular worldwide, and there is much more to this diverse film culture than most Western audiences realize. Beyond martial arts and comedy, Hong Kong films are a celebration of the grand diversity and pageantry of moviemaking--covering action, comedy, horror, eroticism, mythology, historical drama, modern romances, and experimental films. Information on 1,100 films produced in British Hong Kong from 1977 to 1997 is included here.

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398

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McFarland

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147660262X

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9781476602622

The Bear: the Rising

By: John Kerr

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The Bear: the Rising

By: John Kerr

From the Spanish missions to the war against Mexico. From the discovery of gold to the rise of cattle ranches, California has always been a land where dreams were made and nothing is what it appears. The Bear shares the stories of the settling of this state. Captain Juan Diego de La Vega, a conquistador, arrives in San Diego to command the Presidio. Running afoul of the mission padres, De La Vega is banished from the army. Hunted like a common criminal, he takes refuge with a Luiseño tribe. Fifteen-year-old Sean McGuire flees famine-ravaged Ireland and arrives in the territory as war commences. Jedediah McCabe, a mountain man and scout, befriends McGuire and together they fight to liberate California from Mexico. After the war, McGuire establishes the Oso Negro, a preeminent ranch in the area. Lee Sing leaves China for “Gum Saan,” only to find death and discrimination until he partners with McGuire as the Oso Negro’s cook. As one of Chinatown’s leading citizens, Lee Sing navigates a perilous course in a Tong war that could cost him his family. Kathleen O’Neil, a strong-willed Irish woman saves McGuire’s life and becomes his wife. She’s the brains behind the McGuire wealth and the family’s rise in society. The tales of these characters are woven as a tapestry against the backdrop of a region that became paradise for some and a dead end for others. California is the land of dreams. This is the story of those who dared to dream.

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380

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iUniverse

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1532016697

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9781532016691

West African Pop Roots

By: John Collins

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West African Pop Roots

By: John Collins

The nearest thing we have in the twentieth century to a global folk music.

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368

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Temple University Press

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1439904979

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9781439904978

Sharing the Resources of the Sourth China Sea

By: Mark John Valencia,Jon M. Van Dyke,Noel A. Ludwig

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Sharing the Resources of the Sourth China Sea

By: Mark John Valencia,Jon M. Van Dyke,Noel A. Ludwig

All of the national claims to South China Sea area islands & ocean space have weaknesses. The dangerous & unstable state created by the unilateral actions of claimants & by the continuing opportunities for outside powers' involvement demand an appropriate measure. This book offers several possible regional interim solutions. The authors propose a regional multinational solution for part of the area because other alternatives appear impractical. Division or allocation of the features & ocean space among the competing claimants seems unfeasible because of sharp disagreements over the boundaries in dispute & over the appropriate equitable division. Serial bilateral negotiations might resolve some conflicting claims but would leave or create others; they also present problems of cost & efficiency. An institutionalized dialogue would add structure & stability to the discussions, & confidence-building measures (CBMs) could help move the situation forward, but neither would suffice as a solution. The creation of a regional multilateral resource management body could reduce the rife regional tension, however. Many international & regional precedents provide valuable lessons for regime-building in the South China Sea. The illustrations presented stimulate constructive discussion of a comprehensive multilateral interim solution to these difficult & dangerous conflicts. This book will interest & assist decision-makers, negotiators, & academics desirous of a peaceful solution to these disputes.

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Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

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9041104119

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9789041104113

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Schools for the Knowledge Society

By: John Chi-Kin Lee

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The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Schools for the Knowledge Society

By: John Chi-Kin Lee

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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Routledge

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1134127308

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9781134127306

Writings of John D. Lee

By: John Doyle Lee,Samuel Nyal Henrie

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Writings of John D. Lee

By: John Doyle Lee,Samuel Nyal Henrie

The memoirs of John Lee, a frontiersman who helped shape the American West.

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Hats Office Books

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1587360071

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9781587360077

Journals of John D. Lee, 1846-47 and 1859

By: John Doyle Lee

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Journals of John D. Lee, 1846-47 and 1859

By: John Doyle Lee

The journals of John D. Lee for the years 1846, 1847, and 1859. Also includes biographical sketches of John D. Lee and the editor Charles Kelly (b. 1889).

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Bay Country Publishing Corporation

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0874802423

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Book's by John Chi-Kin Lee

Changing Schools in an Era of Globalization

Changing Schools in an Era of Globalization

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Reforming or Re-inventing Schools?

Reforming or Re-inventing Schools?

Airline Conspiracy

Airline Conspiracy

John Steinbeck's East of Eden

John Steinbeck's East of Eden

The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997

The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997

The Bear: the Rising

The Bear: the Rising

West African Pop Roots

West African Pop Roots

Sharing the Resources of the Sourth China Sea

Sharing the Resources of the Sourth China Sea

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies

Writings of John D. Lee

Writings of John D. Lee

Journals of John D. Lee, 1846-47 and 1859

Journals of John D. Lee, 1846-47 and 1859

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