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Gender-Based Violence in Education Año de publicación: 2015 Autor: Jenny Perkes This paper examines how policies and strategies to address school-related gender-based violence have evolved since 2000, when gender-based violence within education was largely invisible. It traces remarkable progress in research, policy and programmes, particularly since the mid-2000s when evidence around the globe exposed high levels of many forms of violence. However, there is still insufficient knowledge about what works to reduce violence, and weaknesses in processes of policy enactment which inhibit effective action. Through four country case studies, in South Africa, Brazil, India and Liberia, this paper explores how different forms of violence are being addressed in varying contexts. It concludes that more attention is needed to the space between national and local policy enactments, and to tackling at national, district, school and community levels the norms and inequalities at the heart of gender-based violence.
Postcolonial Perspectives on Global Citizenship Education Año de publicación: 2012 Autor: Vanessa Andeotti | Lynn Mario T. Menezes de Souzz This volume bridges the gap between contemporary theoretical debates and educational policies and practices. It applies postcolonial theory as a framework of analysis that attempts to engage with and go beyond essentialism, ethno- and euro-centrisms through a critical examination of case studies and conceptual issues.
The contribution of "study abroad" programs to Japanese internationalization Año de publicación: 2009 Autor: Takako Asaoka | Jun Yano “Study abroad” needs promoting, as it is an effective alternative for many Japanese university students to enhance their international experience and cross-cultural understanding, thus contributing to the internationalization of Japanese universities. To consider what has to be done to promote “study abroad” programs, this research attempts to ascertain (a) the characteristics of the “study abroad” program of Japanese university students, (b) what Japanese university students think about the “study abroad” program, (c) the factors discouraging them from studying abroad, and (d) suggestions made by university staff to promote “study abroad” programs. Online survey results of 173 Japanese university students, interview answers and monthly reports of 20 Japanese university exchange students, opinions of 15 JAFSA members, and the JASSO symposium reports from 2005 to 2007 were used as data for this study. Suggestions are made to enable Japanese university staff to further promote “study abroad” programs among their students.
The prospects of development education in African countries: building a critical mass of citizenry for civic engagement Año de publicación: 2015 Autor: Simon Eten Autor corporativo: Centre for Global Education (CGE) This article argues that development education is often framed in an African context within notions of national citizenship designed to engender support for public institutions and policies rather than develop critical thinking skills. This limited concept and application of development education often results in public apathy and disengagement from participation in community, national and global development initiatives. The author argues that recourse to the more radical, Freirean conception of development education practice in African states could potentially support more engaged public activism in issues underpinning poverty and injustice locally and globally. The author draws upon his knowledge and experience of the public sector in Ghana and general trends across Africa to propose potentially fertile areas of research that could support more effective DE practice that nurtures enhanced civic engagement.
Les perspectives de l'éducation au développement dans les pays africains: la construction d'une masse critique de citoyens pour l'engagement civique Año de publicación: 2015 Autor: Simon Eten Autor corporativo: Centre for Global Education (CGE) Cet article soutient que l'éducation au développement est souvent encadrée dans un contexte africain dans les notions de citoyenneté nationale visant à susciter le soutien des institutions et des politiques publiques plutôt que de développer la pensée critique. Ce concept limité et l'application de l'éducation au développement se traduit souvent par l'apathie du public et le désengagement de la participation à la communauté, les initiatives nationales et mondiales de développement. L'auteur fait valoir que le recours à la plus radicale, la conception freirienne de la pratique de l'éducation au développement dans les pays africains pourrait soutenir l'activisme public plus engagé dans les questions qui sous-tendent la pauvreté et de l'injustice localement et globalement. L'auteur puise dans ses connaissances et de l'expérience du secteur public au Ghana et les tendances générales à travers l'Afrique pour proposer des zones potentiellement fertiles de la recherche qui pourrait soutenir la pratique DE plus efficace qui favorise l'engagement civique renforcée.
Global citizenship: abstraction or framework for action Año de publicación: 2006 Autor: Lynn Davies Autor corporativo: Educational Review This paper explores whether the notion of ‘global citizenship’ is too abstract to be valuable in driving curriculum policy and active citizenship for students. The paper looks firstly at three of the key aspects of an active role: a concern for social justice; rights; and culture and cultural conflict. It then examines actual curricula and programmes of study for global citizenship, and compares the conceptual frameworks, progression routes and emphases within these curricula. It moves on to review the research on teachers’ practices and orientations in teaching global citizenship, finding some variation and problems, particularly in areas such as teaching controversial issues. Factors in successful impact of global citizenship education are outlined, such as various forms of democratic decision-making and community service. Constraints are nonetheless identified of curriculum overload, resources, time and confidence. The paper then describes existing research on the needs and wishes of learners within global citizenship. The conclusion confirms the consensus on the importance of global citizenship and argues that it can be turned into a more radical and politicised curriculum area; however, more research is needed on impact of the learning, including research by students themselves.
Global citizenship: abstraction or framework for action Año de publicación: 2006 Autor: Lynn Davies Autor corporativo: Educational Review Cet article examine si la notion de ‘citoyenneté mondiale’ est trop abstraite pour être utile dans la conduite de la politique des programmes et la citoyenneté active pour les étudiants. Le document examine tout d'abord à trois des aspects clés d'un rôle actif: un souci de justice sociale; droits; et de la culture et de conflits culturels. Il examine ensuite les programmes et les programmes d'études à la citoyenneté mondiale réelle, et compare les cadres conceptuels, des voies de progression et emphases au sein de ces programmes. Il se déplace en revue les recherches sur les pratiques et les orientations des enseignants dans l'enseignement de la citoyenneté mondiale, de trouver une certaine variation et des problèmes, en particulier dans des domaines tels que l'enseignement des questions controversées. Facteurs de succès de l 'éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale sont exposés, tels que les diverses formes de prise de décision démocratique et le service communautaire. Les contraintes sont néanmoins identifiées de la surcharge des programmes, les ressources, le temps et la confiance. Le document décrit ensuite les recherches existantes sur les besoins et les souhaits des apprenants au sein de la citoyenneté mondiale. La conclusion confirme le consensus sur l'importance de la citoyenneté mondiale et fait valoir qu'il peut être transformé en une zone de curriculum plus radicale et politisée; cependant, plus de recherche est nécessaire sur l'impact de l'apprentissage, y compris la recherche par les étudiants eux-mêmes. 