Modernising Education in Britain and China: Comparative Perspectives on Excellence and Social Inclusion / Edition 1

by Patricia Potts

Overview

In spite of the perceived differences between Eastern and Western culture and society, the education systems of Britain and China can be seen to share certain goals, priorities and challenges. Modernisation is very much a core objective for educators in both countries. Moreover, both education systems must confront the tension between promoting social inclusion and achieving competitive academic excellence.
Based upon the author's extensive teaching experience and over a decade's research into inclusion and exclusion in Britain, China and Hong Kong, this book provides an original, stimulating and insightful perspective on inclusive educational reform in two different cultures. It examines a broad range of educational environments, from kindergartens to teacher training colleges, and draws upon a fascinating diversity of official and personal documentary sources. Primarily concerned with the question of inclusion, the book also addresses issues of language and communication, gender imbalances and inequalities, curricula for teacher education, critical questioning and frameworks for learning support.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138866379
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2015
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Patricia Potts is a Senior Research Fellow at Cantebury Christ Church University College

Table of Contents

Preface Part 1. Introduction and background Part 2. Modernising education in two cultures Part 3. Childhood Part 4. Reforming teacher education Part 5. Language, culture and citizenship Part 6. Discussion: from Britain to China and back Conclusions