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International Students in Japanese National Universities: Their Motivations, Experiences and Outcomes Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Futao Huang,Lilan Chen
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Pedagogical Implications of Stancetaking and Identity Construction in Lecturer-Student Interaction Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Rami Maher Delli,Francisco Perlas Dumanig
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Chronic and Acute Disruptions in Higher Education: A Case Study of Malaysia Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Chang Da Wan,Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah
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The Missing Pedagogical Link for Malaysian Environmental Citizenship: An Emerging Model of Interconnectedness of Knowledge Domains and Values Mediation Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Esther Gnanamalar Sarojini Daniel,Subarna Sivapalan,Khai Ern Lee,Thiagarajan Nadeson
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Greening STEM: A Theoretical Exploration for the Malaysian Context Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Aai Sheau Yean,Suzieleez Syrene Abdul Rahim
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Book Review: British Scholars of Comparative Education: Examining the Work and Influence of Notable 19th and 20th Century Comparativists. Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Kenneth King
British Scholars of Comparative Education: Examining the Work and Influence of Notable 19th and 20th Century Comparativists. By David Phillips (Ed.) (2020), 178 pages. ISBN: 9780367250270. Abingdon & New York: Routledge.
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The Many Contexts of the Social Responsibilities of Universities Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Colin Brock,Zhou Zhong
It has long been established that universities have three main functions: to teach, to research and supervise research, and to benefit the communities and regions in which they are located. In reality, the third main function permeates the other two. There are clearly social responsibilities to the students and to the staff who teach them and/or maintain their well-being through administration and
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Revealing the Pictures of Research Culture In Vietnamese Higher Education Institutions Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Nguyen Hoang Thien
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Happiness, Wellbeing, and Mental Health in Bhutanese Higher Education: Exploring Student and Staff Experiences and Perceptions within a Framework of Gross National Happiness Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Matthew J. Schuelka,Mollie Braznell,Matthew Leavesley,Sangay Dorji,Khandu Dorji,Karma Nidup,Pema Latsho
Bhutan is a country known for happiness. In the 1970s, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo [Dragon King] of Bhutan established the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). However, using ‘happiness’ as a measurement of social and economic development does not mean that all Bhutanese are ‘happy’ themselves. Schools – including higher education – can be stressful places in Bhutan, and there is little
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I do it Better: How Social and Emotional Learning Environment Enhances Assessment for Learning Strategies in Science Classrooms Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Renuka V. Sathasivam,Suzieleez Syrene Abdul Rahim
This paper describes part of a more extensive national study on Malaysian teachers’ classroom assessment practices. The main study used a priori coding framework containing four-level performance ratings (i.e., Distinguish, Proficient, Basic, and Unsatisfactory). The findings revealed that a large majority of teachers’ practices were at an unsatisfactory level. Among the 30 science teachers, only two
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The Role of Low-cost Private Secondary Schools in Rural Kenya Under the ‘Free Secondary Education Policy’ Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Miku Ogawa
This study aims to understand the role of private secondary schools in rural Kenya under the Free Secondary Education Policy. Data were collected from four private schools over two months in 2018 and 2019. All the schools had experienced instability due to low enrolment, particularly after the policy was implemented in 2018. The decline in the schools’ income also affected the quality of education
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Investigating student satisfaction in remote online learning settings during covid-19 in indonesia Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Jenny Ngo,Yus Budiyono,Agustinus Ngadiman
This study was to examine student satisfaction in remote online learning environments during COVID-19 in Indonesia. The participants were 65 undergraduate Informatics students from a private university in Surabaya, Indonesia. Data from Strachota’s Student Satisfaction survey responses were examined using quantitative analyses. According to the findings, there was a strong and statistically significant
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Revisiting Cambodian Private Tutoring: Insights Into Teachers’ Professional Misconduct Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2021-01-01 Sopha Soeung
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Academic Governance and Leadership in Malaysia: Examining the National Higher Education Strategic Initiatives Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Chang Da Wan,Morshidi Sirat,Dzulkifli Abdul Razak
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Geography of Education: Scale, Space and Location in the Study of Education Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Zhou Zhong
Of the many inspirations from Colin Brock’s original book, I would like to discuss three synergic frameworks that paved the way to the creative and exciting world that fuses both Geography and Education. All three frameworks are in the form of Venn diagrams below, accenting Brock’s love for, and ingenuous use of such diagrams. Brock is the first scholar to articulate the nature, purpose and content
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Exploring The Organizational Culture Of Higher Education Institutions In Vietnam From Faculty’s Perspective – A Case Study Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Nguyen Thien
This research aims to explore the nature of organizational culture in the context of the higher education sector in Vietnam. This study hopes to enrich literature on organizational culture, the organizational culture of higher education institutions, and relevant themes in the context of Vietnam. In this research, qualitative methods and a single-case holistic type are chosen to help fulfill the purposes
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Portrayal of Invaders and Conquerors of Indian Subcontinent: Analysis of History Textbooks Studied in Pakistani Schools Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Ashar Khokhar
The textbooks are believed to be containing true and authentic historical narratives and it also remained the sole tool employed by a state to impart a certain notion of its identity. The qualitative perspective best suited this research, and within it, the qualitative content analysis method was chosen to analyze the content of textbooks. This study analyzed history textbooks of classes six to eight
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The Role of NGOs in Supporting Education in Africa Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Michael Brophya, Independent Education Consultant
Non-Government Organisations (NG0s) which support education in Africa may use different titles such as Council or Trust, are almost always Non-profit organizations. They differ in size, ranging from small local organisations through to large internal multinationals. When founded they will often reflect the ideas, objectives and views of their founders. Funds for new NGOs especially smaller organisations
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Empowerment in Islamic Schools in Yogyakarta and Sydney Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Mahmud Arif, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta, Zulkipli Lessy, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta
The function of empowerment is to equip people with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives that can sustain and improve both personal and societal well-being. Empowerment can occur by means of education, as well as by supportive programs in social work, community development, and philanthropy. Especially when intended for the poor, marginalized, or minority students, such programs should be well-focused
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Teacher-Tool Relationship of Maldivian ESL Teachers: A Multiple Case Study Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Meng Yew Tee, University of Malaya, Aishath Wadheefaa, University of Malaya
A major curriculum reform was implemented in Maldives in 2015. Little is known about how the new curriculum has been used and implemented in classroom teaching. This qualitative multiple-case study aims to examine the teacher-tool relationship of six teachers teaching sixth grade English and the factors that shape the teacher-tool relationship. The teachers were situated in four schools with distinct
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Book Review: Education in Japan: A Comprehensive Analysis of Education Reforms and Practices. Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Futao Huang, Hiroshima University
Japan began to modernize its education system during the late 19th century by drawing upon models provided by the West but without having to experience the phenomenon of colonization. During the post-WWII period, its education system was restructured, under strong influence from the United States. Then, during the 1990s, there was further wide-ranging reform of the system. These three waves of change
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An Evaluation of Refugees’ Access To Higher Education: Case of Turkey and Istanbul University Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Zeynep Ozde Atesok, Istanbul University, Aysegul Komsuoglu, Yeser Yesim Ozer, Istanbul University, Istanbul University
This article underlines the challenges refugees experience in accessing higher education in both first-asylum and resettlement countries. It focuses specifically on Turkey’s higher education system, and the policies and practices in place to respond to the educational requirements of Syrian refugees. Our analysis reveals that accommodating the influx of Syrian higher education students into the Turkish
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Book Review: Education in Thailand: An Old Elephant in Search of a New Mahout Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Chanita Rukspollmuang, Siam University
Many books have been written about Thai education but this book, “Education in Thailand: An Old Elephant in Search of a New Mahout”, truly gives comprehensive information about the educational system of this country in almost all aspects. The editor starts the book by making certain that the readers will understand “Thainess” and how this unique background in the past five decades has continued to
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Academic Governance and Leadership in Vietnam: Trends and Challenges Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Jamil Salmi, Diego Portales University, Ly Thi Pham, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh
This paper provides a review of academic governance and leadership in Vietnam at both the national and institutional levels, focusing more on the public sector. It also provides an analysis of new policy developments aimed at achieving higher education reform. There have been significant changes over the last three decades regarding governance structures and mechanisms in higher education Vietnam.
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Similar Examinations, Different Tests: A Comparative Description of the SAT and Juken Systems Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Ian Roth, Meijo University
This paper compares the SAT and juken. It does this at three levels of analysis: structure, function, and participant communications. While the prior two rely on publicly available information and established theories, the latter is based on the analysis of data collected from social media. The findings of this paper are that, while the two examinations are structurally and functionally similar enough
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The Role of Caring in Schools: A Tanzanian Case Study Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Kristeen Chachage, University of Minnesota, Jeff Walls, Yesaya Mwakalinga, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Ukombozi Primary School
School-based research and practice in international education has emphasized academic outcomes, to the exclusion of other important aspects of education, such as caring in schools. In this case study, we consider the role of caring in a successful Tanzanian primary school. The practice of caring promoted by the school’s leadership, rooted in identifying and meeting needs, is found to impact not only
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Research In Vietnam: The Experience Of The Humanities And Social Sciences Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Ly Thi Pham, Vietnam National University, Martin Hayden, Southern Cross University
Vietnam’s low level of research productivity is especially pronounced in the humanities and social sciences. Though previous research has suggested various possible explanations, to date there has been no detailed investigation of the topic. This investigation explored the publishing experiences of a selected sample group of 20 high-achieving and well-regarded Vietnamese scholars from the humanities
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The Impact of an Immersion Programme in Cambodia for Australian Pre-Service Teachers Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Wendy Boyd, Southern Cross University, Cathy Lembke, Amanda Scott, Southern Cross University, Southern Cross University
Australian teachers are required to teach students from diverse cultures, and preservice teachers are reported to feel culturally unprepared. The Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan aims to increase pre-service teachers’ cultural competency by providing funding for cultural and educational experiences in the Asian-Pacific region. This paper reports on the impact a short-term cultural immersion
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Transcending Self and Other Through Akogare (Desire): The English Language and the Internationalization of Higher Education in Japan Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2019-01-01 Shinichi Suzuki, Waseda University
In this rather slim book Chisato Nonaka discusses the relationship between English learning (as a second language) and internationalisation of education as a political choice by the Japanese government. She introduces the concept of “akogare”, which is genuinely Japanese as an idea and a word, so that she may build an operational framework by which she would describe and analyse such emic and etic
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Classroom Practice and the Quality of Teaching: Where a Nation is Going? Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Meng Yew Tee, University of Malaya, Moses Samuel, Norjoharuddeen bin Mohd Nor, Renuka A/p V Sathasivam, Hutkemri , Taylor's University, University of Malaya, University of Malaya, University of Malaya
This article reports the findings on classroom practice in Malaysia, as the nation attempts to transform the education system to better prepare children for the 21st Century. The goal of the study is to describe an overview of classroom practice in Malaysia, to provide essential empirical data to inform discussions in one of the most important areas in education – what happens in the classroom in relation
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Governance of Higher Education in Malaysia and Cambodia: Running on a Similar Path? Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Chang Da Wan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Say Sok, Morshidi Sirat, Leang Un, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Royal University of Phnom Penh and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia
Cambodia and Malaysia are two Southeast Asian countries at dissimilar levels of socio-economic development. Their higher education systems are also on different developmental paths with varying motivations driving their respective development and progress, but the governance of higher education across these two systems has one striking similarity. Both systems see neoliberal principles and ideologies
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High Impact Tourism Training (HITT) Programme in Nepal Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Jonathan Demenge, Independent Development Consultant, Bibek Shrestha, Nepal Agribusiness Innovation Centre
The High Impact Tourism Training (HITT) was a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme implemented by the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV). It targeted informal workers from the tourism sector, notably women and youth, unskilled and semi-skilled workers in seven countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia: among them, Nepal. Through innovative solutions, the programme
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Languages in the Malaysian Education System: Monolingual Strands in Multilingual Settings Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Moses Samuel, Taylor’s University
Malaysia is ethnolinguistically diverse. According to Ethnologue, for a population of over 30 million, 134 languages are spoken within its territory, of which 112 are indigenous and 22 non-indigenous. Against this backdrop of ethnolinguistic vitality, only some of these languages figure in the formal education system either as the medium of instruction (as in the case of Malay and, for some time, English)
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Study Abroad Self-Selection Amongst First-Year Japanese University Students Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Andrew Nowlan, Kwansei Gakuin University, Ruolan Wang, University of Liverpool
Applying a mixed-methods design, this study aims to generate knowledge regarding decreasing study abroad involvement amongst Japanese students. Based on data collected from a group of first-year Japanese university students, the authors propose six qualities of a predominantly willing, or self-selecting, group of study abroad participants, including 1) achievement in English-proficiency testing; 2)
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Achieving Change in Student Assessment Policies and Practices: A Pressing Challenge for Vietnam’s Higher Education System Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Luong Thi Hong Gam, Thu Dau Mot University, Sharon Parry, Southern Cross University
Within Vietnam’s higher education system, traditional norm-referenced approaches to student assessment continue to be widely adopted. Though the system is progressively being reformed with a view to achieving comparability with leading higher education systems globally, student assessment policies and practices have so far proven to be resistant to change. This article addresses the challenge of achieving
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Selective Secondary School Education In Barbados: The Need For Change Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Marcia Pilgrim, Providence Secondary School, Garry Hornby, Tara Inniss, University of Plymout, University of the West Indies
This article examines the implications of selective secondary school education in Barbados for the provision of an inclusive and equitable education system and highlights its impact on educational outcomes. The concepts of inclusion and equity in education are discussed and their importance in achieving the education goals of nations within the Englishspeaking Caribbean are highlighted. The historical
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The Culture of Institutional Governance at a University in Laos: An Ethnographic Exploration Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Nanludet Moxom, National University of Laos, Martin Hayden, Southern Cross University
This paper reports on an ethnographic exploration of the culture of institutional governance at one of the five public universities in Laos. Drawing on documentary materials, on-site observations made over an extended period, and semi-structured interviews conducted with 31 academic managers from across all management levels at the site institution, the paper seeks to throw light on the institution’s
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Education in the ‘New Society’ and the Philippine Labour Export Policy (1972-1986) Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2018-01-01 Mark Maca, Kyushu University
The ‘overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) are the largest source of US dollar income in the Philippines. These state-sponsored labour migrations have resulted in an exodus of workers and professionals that now amounts to approximately 10% of the entire country’s population. From a temporary and seasonal employment strategy during the early American colonial period, labour export has become a cornerstone
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Teaching and Learning in Lower Secondary Schools in the Era of PISA and TIMSS Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Meng Yew Tee
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Education in Bhutan: Culture, Schooling, and Gross National Happiness Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Mark Mancall
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Book Review: Asia as Method in Education Studies: A Defiant Research Imagination Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Cheong Kee Cheok
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Embrace, Embed and Enliven: Advancing Social Responsibilities at the University of Northampton, England Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Emel Thomas,Wray Irwin
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Education in Timor-Leste: Envisioning the Future Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Robin Burns
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Corporate Universities and Corporation- University Partnerships in Thailand: Complimenting Education in Learning, Leadership and Change Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Oliver S. Crocco,Maria Cseh,Dollaya Hemmapattawe
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The Gender Gap in Malaysian Public Universities: Examining The 'Lost Boys' Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Jonathan Yong Tienxhi
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Shadow Education in Malaysia: Identifying the Determinants of Spending and Amount of Time Attending Private Supplementary Tutoring of Upper Secondary School Students Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Chang Da Wan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Benedict Weerasena, Bait al Amanah
This paper examines the determinants of spending and the amount of time attending private supplementary tutoring, or commonly known as private tuition, in Malaysia. Based on 343 self-reported questionnaires with upper secondary students across three states in Malaysia and using multiple regression analysis, we identified ethnicity, father’s level of education and past academic performance as significant
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Mobility, Mutual Recognition and ASEAN Community Building: The Road to Sustainable ASEAN Integration Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Roger Y Chao Jr., UNESCO International Centre for Higher Education Innovation
This paper analyses the role of international mobility and mutual recognition to regional community building in the ASEAN region by reviewing policy documents and international student mobility statistics. ASEAN policy directives have evolved from regional economic cooperation to ASEAN Community building despite the limited mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) on professional services, and low and
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Education in Timor-Leste: Envisioning the Future Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Robin Burns, Independent Education Consultant
Timor-Leste is a small state that finally achieved independence in 2002. It has had to re-build an entire education system from a small base largely destroyed in the independence struggle. This paper presents the issues identified in pre-independence meetings, and considers these within the framework of transition and transformation problems for a small island with a diverse population and a long history
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The Road Ahead for the Higher Education Sector in Vietnam Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Le Thi Kim Anh, Hanoi National University of Education, Martin Hayden, Southern Cross University
Vietnam’s higher education sector, which has expanded dramatically over the past 20 years, has now reached a point where it is ready to become more research-oriented and better networked internationally. There are, however, aspects of the sector that remain desperately in need of further reform. This paper provides a contemporary review of the state of the higher education sector in Vietnam. It is
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Book Review: Asia as Method in Education Studies: A Defiant Research Imagination Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Cheong Kee Cheok, University of Malaya
Book Review Asia as Method in Education Studies: A Defiant Research Imagination. By Hongzhi Zhang, Philip Wing Keung Chan and Jane Kenway (Eds.) (2015), 182pp. ISBN: 9781138785960, New York: Abingdon, Oxon.
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Embrace, Embed and Enliven: Advancing Social Responsibilities at the University of Northampton, England Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Emel Thomas, University of Northampton, Wray Irwin, University of Northampton
As the United Kingdom's (UK) first Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, the University of Northampton (UoN) has embarked on a strategy that embraces social enterprises. Social enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship are key competences that have been used by the university to address social inequalities. This paper will account for the social engagement challenges that are influential in the UK's higher
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The Gender Gap in Malaysian Public Universities: Examining The 'Lost Boys' Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Jonathan Yong Tienxhi, Penang Institute
This paper examines the growing gender gap between men and women in Malaysian public universities, using the Gender Parity Index (GPI) to measure gender disparities over time. It considers the gender gap in University of Malaya with other prominent overseas universities, and compares the GPI between all twenty public higher education institutions for the years 2009-2013. It also compares the GPI of
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Corporate Universities and Corporation- University Partnerships in Thailand: Complimenting Education in Learning, Leadership and Change Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Oliver S. Crocco, George Washington University, Maria Cseh, Dollaya Hemmapattawe, George Washington University, Siam Cement Group
With an estimated workforce of 285 million and the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community in 2015, ASEAN faces vast challenges in human resource development (HRD) and higher education. These challenges in Thailand have resulted in the rise of corporate universities and corporation-university partnerships. Corporate partnerships in education adapt quickly
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New Directions in the History of Education Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Gary McCullocha, UCL Institute of Education
The history of education has often been interpreted either in terms of its importance for education, or for its value as part of history, or for its relevance to the social sciences. However, there is also an inclusive tradition in the history of education that appeals to all three of these constituencies, with distinguished pioneers in Emile Durkheim and Brian Simon, but which has tended to be neglected
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Convergence on Policy Goals: Character Education in East Asia and England Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2016-01-01 James Arthur, University of Birmingham
The goal of character building in east Asian countries is often presented as a shared cultural construct and positioned within an east-west dichotomy. However, it is not at all clear that east Asian forms of character education are identifiable and distinct or that they always transcend national and cultural values. Jeynes (2008) has cautioned us to remember that cultural differences limit the extent
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A Methodological Approach for Researching National Classroom Practices Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Meng Yew Teea, University of Malaya, Moses Samuel, Norjoharuddeen Mohd, Nor Shanthi Nadarajan, University of Malaya, University of Malaya, University Malaysia Sarawak
Little continues to be known about what actually happens in classrooms, particularly from a national perspective. Descriptions of classroom practices from a national vantage point can provide a bird's eye view of salient patterns and variations within an education system, especially one as centralised as that of Malaysia. With these descriptions, especially if the primary data consists of video recordings
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Book Review A Critical Study of Thailand’s Higher Education Reforms: The Culture of Borrowing By Rattana Lao (2015), 209 pp. ISBN: 9781317691921, New York: Routledge. Journal of International and Comparative Education Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Oliver S. Crocco, George Washington University
Book ReviewA Critical Study of Thailand's Higher Education Reforms: The Culture of Borrowing By Rattana Lao (2015), 209 pp. ISBN: 9781317691921, New York: Routledge.