Asian Education Recent Books

Exceptionality in East Asia : explorations in the actiotope model of giftedness

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:36 +0000

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Authors:

Phillipson,Shane N.

Source:

Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, p.284 (2013)

Publication Language:

eng

Abstracts of the first sourcebook on Asian research in mathematics education : China, Korea, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and India

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:53 +0000

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Authors:

Sriraman,Bharath

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Special supplement to the International sourcebooks in mathematics and science education, Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, N.C., p.253 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb QA14 .A78 A27 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9949633

Keywords:

Mathematics--Study and teaching--Asia

Publication Language:

eng

Higher education and the state : changing relationships in Europe and East Asia

kkerns — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:52:34 +0000

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Authors:

Kariya,Takehiko; Taylor,John; Goodman,Roger

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Oxford studies in comparative education ; v. 22, no. 1, Symposium Books, Oxford, p.269 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2329.8 .E18 H55 201

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9919369

Keywords:

Comparative education, Higher education and state--East Asia, Higher education and state--Europe

Publication Language:

eng

Creating socially responsible citizens : cases from the Asia-Pacific region

kkerns — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:22:23 +0000

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Authors:

Cogan,John J.; Grossman,David L.

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Research in social education, Information Age Pub., Charlotte, NC, p.170 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LC315 .E37 C74 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9940694

Keywords:

Citizenship--Study and teaching--East Asia--Cross-cultural studies, Citizenship--Study and teaching--Pacific Area--Cross-cultural studies, Moral education--East Asia--Cross-cultural studies, Moral education--Pacific Area--Cross-cultural studies

Publication Language:

eng

International education policy in Japan in an age of globalisation and risk

kkerns — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:22:47 +0000

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Authors:

Aspinall,Robert W.

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Global Oriental, Leiden ; Boston, p.207 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LC1090 .A745 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9916737

Keywords:

Education and globalization--Japan, English language--Study and teaching--Japan, International education--Japan

Publication Language:

eng

Education reform and social class in Japan : the emerging incentive divide

kkerns — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:26:35 +0000

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Authors:

Kariya,Takehiko; Burtscher,Michael

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Routledge/University of Tokyo series ; 3, Routledge, London ; New York, p.221 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1312 .K344 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9916813

Keywords:

Education--Japan, Education--Japan--History, Education--Social aspects--Japan, Educational change--Japan, Japan--Social conditions

Publication Language:

eng

Chinese scholars on Western ideas about thinking, leadership, reform and development in education

kkerns — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:23:18 +0000

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Authors:

Chen,Sylvester; Kompf,Michael

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Critical issues in the future of learning and teaching ; 7, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam ; Boston, p.153 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1131 .C5325 2012

URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-010-1

Keywords:

Education--China, Education--Cross-cultural studies

Abstract:

Summary: This collection of papers by a group of Chinese educational administrators came about through a graduate study program that facilitated comparisons of educational practices from other cultures against the backdrop of globalization. Collaborative international programs allow contrast and comparisons of practices, policies and educational principles but are not without barriers faced by candidates which can include but are not limited to culture shock and communication and language adjustments. Comparisons of international educational institutions are telling when examined through transfer credit policies, degree recognition, institutional accreditation and the value of academic credits in a globalized educational marketplace. China and Chinese educators recognize that movement and take it most seriously as demonstrated by the group of educational ambassadors who have contributed a variety of perspectives and interests to this volume. They are a new wave of thinkers whose studies embrace their native culture and open minds to alternative ways of understanding and acting on rapidly changing educational circumstances for learners, teachers and administrators.

Publication Language:

eng

Language, education and citizenship in Japan

kkerns — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:22:04 +0000

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Authors:

Castro-Vázquez,Genaro

Source:

Japan anthropology workshop series, Routledge, London ; New York, p.148 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2376.6 .J3 C37 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9854250

Keywords:

Foreign--Japan, Foreign--Japan--Social conditions, Language acquisition--Japan--Foreign speakers, Language and culture--Japan, Language and languages--Study and teaching--Japan, Sociolinguistics--Japan, Students, Students--Japan--Social conditions

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Summary: "Based on extensive original research, this book explores the early educational experiences of foreign children in Japan. It considers foreign children's experiences of Japanese schools, examines the special tutoring such children often have to improve their language proficiency, and explores the role of mothers in encouraging their children's education. It contrasts the experiences of foreign children with those of Japanese children, sets out the extensive difficulties foreign children encounter in becoming fully accepted by and integrated into Japanese society"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Asia Pacific education : diversity, challenges and changes

kkerns — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:35:24 +0000

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Authors:

Chan,Philip Wing Keung

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Monash University Publishing, Volume 1st, Clayton, Vic., p.282 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1143 .A75 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9860629

Keywords:

Education and globalization--Asia, Education and globalization--Pacific Area, Education--Asia, Education--Pacific Area

Publication Language:

eng

Transnational higher education in the Asian context

kkerns — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:35:29 +0000

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Authors:

Coverdale-Jones,Tricia

Source:

(Submitted)

Call Number:

Cubb LC1095 .T73 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9862985

Keywords:

Education, Education and globalization--Asia, Higher--Asia, International education--Asia, Transnational education--Asia

Publication Language:

eng

General education and the development of global citizenship in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China : not merely icing on the cake

kkerns — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:59:45 +0000

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Authors:

Xing,Jun,editor of compilation

Source:

Routledge research in Asian education, Routledge, London ; New York (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LC988 .C6 G46 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9801240

Keywords:

Education, General education--China, General education--China--Hong Kong, General education--Taiwan, Higher--China, Higher--China--Hong Kong, Higher--Taiwan

Abstract:

Contents: General education and global citizenship : a comparative study in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China / XING Jun and NG Pak-sheung -- Globalization and higher education in greater China : trends and challenges / HUANG Chun-Chieh -- The implications of university culture development for general education / SONG Shanggui -- From liberal education to general education : change and continuity in the philosophy of university education / LEUNG Mei Yee -- Meaning and methods : the role of general education and its curriculum designing / HU Xianzhang and CAO, Li -- The relationship between general education and whole-person education / LIN Mei Chin -- Case studies of mainland China : general education in higher education institutions / LI Manli and SHI Jinghuan -- Various curricular designs at UGC-supported universities in Hong Kong / FREAKE Hedley -- Science, the first humanity (shifting his focus to liberal studies in general?) / BABSON John Freeman -- How to teach science as general education courses with an emphasis on Chinese medicine / FAN Ka Wai -- General education mathematics at the university level : courses and pedagogical approaches / WANG Lixia -- How to train faculty to teach general education curricula / WANG Lin-Wen and LIANG Jia-Chi -- A personal view of the evaluation of the humanities and social sciences in higher education / HUANG Chun-Chieh -- Learning outcomes of general education course with service-learning component : a case for academic and student affairs collaboration in Hong Kong / LAI Kwok Hung and XU Hui Xuan -- Current situation and improvement strategies for general education assessment at mainland Chinese universities / FENG Huimin.

Publication Language:

eng

Higher education regionalization in Asia Pacific : implications for governance, citizenship and university transformation

kkerns — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:51:28 +0000

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Authors:

Hawkins,John N.; Mok,Ka-Ho; Neubauer,Deane E.

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International & development education, Volume First edition (Submitted)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1058 .H55 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9801249

Keywords:

Education, Higher--Asia, Higher--Pacific Area

Abstract:

Summary: "Asia is rapidly developing a wide variety of regional organizations and interactive patterns, reflecting in large part its increasing role in the global economic and political engagements. Higher Education constitutes a distinct sphere of activity within this overall pattern of regionalization, being the site of a wide range of organizational efforts to promote this outcome. Within this overall pattern, however, one can observe important differences in how patterns of national development persist in some instances and are overcome in others by the forces propelling regionalization. This volume seeks to provide a useful conceptual structure for description and analysis of these phenomena, illustrated by insightful case studies of the role being performed in this overall regionalization by individual countries"-- Provided by publisher.

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eng

Taiwan education at the crossroad : when globalization meets localization

kkerns — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:55:14 +0000

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Authors:

Zhou,Zhuying; Ching,Gregory S.

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International & development education, Palgrave Macmillan, Volume 1st, New York, p.291 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1136.81 .Z64 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9685991

Keywords:

Education and globalization--Taiwan, Education--Taiwan, Taiwan--Politics and government, Taiwan--Social life and customs

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Summary: "Chou and Ching examine the processes of schooling in Taiwan amidst social, cultural, economic, and political conflict resulting from local and global dilemmas. Collectively, these issues offer a panoramic and in-depth glimpse from the past to the future of educational trends in Taiwan"--Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Globalization, culture, and education in South Asia : critical excursions

kkerns — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:27:26 +0000

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Authors:

Kapoor,Dip; Barua,Bijoy Kumar; Datoo,Al-Karim

Source:

Palgrave Macmillan, Volume 1st, New York, p.220 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LC67 .S66 G56 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9743782

Keywords:

Education and globalization--South Asia, Education and state--South Asia, Education--Economic aspects--South Asia

Publication Language:

eng

Primary school English-language education in Asia : from policy to practice

kkerns — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:27:32 +0000

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Authors:

Spolsky, Bernard; Moon,Young-in

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Routledge critical studies in Asian education ; 1, Routledge, New York, NY, p.151 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb PE1130 .A2 P75 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9731400

Keywords:

Education and state--Asia--Congresses, English language--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Asia--Congresses

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Summary: "In Asia, English is no longer a foreign language but a key resource for education, government, business and the general public. Whereas thirty years ago, British and American experts believed that the best way to improve the quality of English teaching was to cancel any programs below the secondary level, Asian nations as well as European are now introducing English in primary school. But there are major obstacles to overcome: the training of enough local teachers or the hiring of English speakers, the preparation of suitable teaching materials, the development of useful tests, and the design of workable curriculums. The chapters in this book, written by leading English-teaching professionals in seven Asian countries and originally delivered at the 2010 annual conference of Asia TEFL which took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, describe and analyze national policies and how they are implemented. The coverage is wide: China with its huge number of students learning English, Japan working to make the transition from elementary to secondary school seamless, Singapore continuing to use English as medium of instruction for its multilingual population, Korea developing English education policies to recognize the increased role of English alongside the national language, India building on its colonial past to make English an economic resource, Vietnam fitting English into a program of national rebuilding, and Taiwan spreading its English teaching outside the national capital. This is not a report of the views of outside experts, but of local experiences understood by local scholars of international standing. Policy makers, educators, researchers and scholars will be able to gain valuable insights from Asian experts"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Student activism in Asia : between protest and powerlessness

kkerns — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:24:58 +0000

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Authors:

Weiss,Meredith L.; Aspinall,Edward

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University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, p.318 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LA1058.7 .S88 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9701797

Keywords:

Asia--Politics and government, College students--Political activity--Asia, Student movements--Asia, Students--Political activity--Asia

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Summary: "Since World War II, students in East and Southeast Asia have led protest movements that toppled authoritarian regimes in countries such as Indonesia, South Korea, and Thailand. Elsewhere in the region, student protests have shaken regimes until they were brutally suppressed--most famously in China's Tiananmen Square and in Burma. But despite their significance, these movements have received only a fraction of the notice that has been given to American and European student protests of the 1960s and 1970s. The first book in decades to redress this neglect, Student Activism in Asia tells the story of student protest movements across Asia.Taking an interdisciplinary, comparative approach, the contributors examine ten countries, focusing on those where student protests have been particularly fierce and consequential: China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. They explore similarities and differences among student movements in these countries, paying special attention to the influence of four factors: higher education systems, students' collective identities, students' relationships with ruling regimes, and transnational flows of activist ideas and inspirations.The authors include leading specialists on student activism in each of the countries investigated. Together, these experts provide a rich picture of an important tradition of political protest that has ebbed and flowed but has left indelible marks on Asia's sociopolitical landscape.Contributors: Patricio N. Abinales, U of Hawaii, Manoa; Prajak Kongkirati, Thammasat U, Thailand; Win Min, Vahu Development Institute; Stephan Ortmann, City U of Hong Kong; Mi Park, Dalhousie U, Canada; Patricia G. Steinhoff, U of Hawaii, Manoa; Mark R. Thompson, City U of Hong Kong; Teresa Wright, California State U, Long Beach. "-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Lessons from PISA for Japan

kkerns — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:00:19 +0000

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Programme for International Student Assessment; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Strong performers and successful reformers in education, Oecd, Paris, p.207 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2822.84 .J3 L641 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9665913

Keywords:

Education and state--Japan, Education--Japan, Educational change--Japan, Educational evaluation--Japan, Educational tests and measurements--Japan, Programme for International Student Assessment

Abstract:

Contents: Introduction -- A changing yardstick for educational success -- About this report -- Country comparisons -- Framework for analysis -- What is PISA and what can we learn from it? -- How can PISA be used to help improve education systems? -- Research methods employed for the country chapters -- Chapter 1. How is Technology Changing Demand for Human Skills? -- Chapter 2. Viewing Education in Japan through the Prism of PISA -- Consistently high mean performance among 15-year-olds -- Relative shares of top-performing students: Above the OECD average and, in reading, an increase over time -- Relative shares of poor-performing students: Below the OECD average and stable over time -- Equity in the distribution of learning opportunities -- Has a demanding education system adversely affected students' mental health? -- Other learning outcomes: Student engagement, strategies, and practices -- The learning environment -- How the Japanese education system is organized and education policies -- Chapter 3. Finland: A Non-Competitive Education for a Competitive Economy -- Introduction -- Finnish education: A brief history -- Five drivers of successful reform -- Education and national economic competitiveness -- Lessons from Finland -- The challenge ahead -- Chapter 4. Singapore: Thinking Ahead -- Introduction -- Singapore's education system: The path to becoming a learning nation -- Singapore's success in education -- Lessons from Singapore -- Preparing Singaporeans for the future -- Challenges and needs -- Chapter 5. Ontario: Harnessing the Skills of Tomorrow -- Introduction -- Understanding the Canadian system -- Canadian success factors -- Ontario: reforming for the future -- Harnessing the skills of tomorrow, in both students and teachers -- Lessons from Ontario -- Chapter 6. Shanghai and Hong Kong: Learning to Learn -- Introduction -- The cultural context -- The historical context -- Shanghai: a leader in reforms -- Hong Kong's education system: one country, two systems -- Lessons from Shanghai and Hong Kong -- Final observations: Education for economic success -- Chapter 7. Policy Lessons from and for Japan -- Introduction -- Japan's past reform trajectory -- Key strengths of education in Japan and policy challenges to maintain these strengths -- Concluding remarks -- Key features of PISA 2009.; Summary: "For decades Japan has remained at or near the top of international assessments of student learning; and in the past decade, students in Japan have become more engaged in learning. However, the government aspires to improve learning outcomes even further. Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education: Lessons from PISA for Japan focuses on how Japan is reforming its education system not only to produce better learning outcomes, but to equip students with the skills they need to navigate through the unpredictable labour market of the future and to participate in society as active citizens. This is the second in a series of reports examining how education systems are handling the challenge of preparing their students for a world of interconnected populations, rapid technological change, and instantaneous availability of vast amounts of information. Like the first volume, Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education: Lessons from PISA for the United States, this report presents examples from other countries with consistently high-performing education systems or countries that, by redesigning policies and practices, have been able to improve their education outcomes, as measured by the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the world's most comprehensive and rigorous survey of students' skills and attitudes towards learning" --Back cover.