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Discourses of Globalisation, Ideology, Education and Policy Reforms

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Editors:
  1. Joseph Zajda

    1. Faculty of Education & Arts, School of Education, Australian Catholic University, East Melbourne, Australia

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  2. Suzanne Majhanovich

    1. Faculty of Education, Western University, London, Canada

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  • Demonstrates ideological imperatives of globalisation, ideology and discourses of education reforms globally
  • Evaluates the nexus between globalisation, ideology and education policy reforms
  • Provides a timely overview of changes in globalisation and education reforms

Part of the book series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research (GCEP, volume 26)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Globalisation and Competitiveness-Driven Education Reforms for Academic Excellence and Standards

    • Joseph Zajda
    Pages 1-9

  3. The Social Construction of Globalised Education Discourses: Inhabiting a World of Performativity, Competition and Responsibilisation

    • Brendan Hyde
    Pages 11-23

  4. The PISA Effect on Education Reforms in Finland and France

    • Regnault Elisabeth, Copreaux Lucie, Landrier-Guéret Brigitte, Mignot Romain-Bernard
    Pages 25-52

  5. Developing an Education Planning Tool to Create the Conditions for Social Justice in a Global Village

    • Sigamoney Naicker, Ambalika Dogra
    Pages 53-67

  6. African Descendants’ Globalization Challenges, Human Rights and Education Dilemmas Across the African Diaspora: Flipping the Script and Rewriting Narratives

    • Kassie Freeman
    Pages 69-81

  7. Coping with Globalisation and Disruption: The Making of Higher Education Reforms in Singapore

    • Michael H. Lee
    Pages 83-97

  8. Diversity and Global Citizenship in Educational Policies: Debates and Prospects

    • Kathrine Maleq, Abdeljalil Akkari
    Pages 99-111

  9. Neriage as Japanese Craft Pedagogy: Cultural Scripts of Teaching That Promote Authentic Learning

    • Mohammad Reza Sarkar Arani, Masao Mizuno, Yoshiaki Shibata
    Pages 113-137

  10. Teacher Education for Global Citizenship: What Can an International Practicum Offer?

    • Mellita Jones, Renata Cinelli, Mary Gallagher
    Pages 139-158

  11. Education for Sustainable Development and Environmental Ethics

    • Issac Paul
    Pages 159-173

  12. Discourses of Globalisation, Ideology, Education and Policy Reforms: Research Trends

    • Joseph Zajda, Suzanne Majhanovich
    Pages 175-182

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 183-190
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About this book

This book presents a global overview of discourses of globalization, current research in education and education policy reforms. It first examines globalisation, education and policy research and reforms in education, including coverage of main trends in education and policy reforms globally, as well as specific policy issues such as equity, inclusive schooling and quality education for all. Next, it offers a comparative perspective in evaluating the ambivalent and problematic relationship between globalisation, ideology, the state and education reforms globally. One significant impact of globalization on education policy and reforms is the competitive comparison of education systems. These comparisons are usually based on common achievement tests such as TIMSS, PIRLS and PISA. Major policy reforms are frequently justified with reference to these achievement data. The book features coverage of education reforms globally, and academic achievement syndrome. 


Not only do the chapters offer a timely analysis of current issues shaping education policy research, but the book also contains ideas concerning the future directions that education and policy reforms could take, to offer more democratic and equitable education. Respective chapters critically assess the dominant discourses and debates on education and policy reforms. By doing so, it provides a comprehensive view of the diverse and intersecting discourses on globalisation and policy-driven reforms in education.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Education & Arts, School of Education, Australian Catholic University, East Melbourne, Australia

    Joseph Zajda

  • Faculty of Education, Western University, London, Canada

    Suzanne Majhanovich

About the editors

Joseph Zajda is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne Campus). He specialises in globalisation and education policy reforms, social justice, history education and values education. He has written and edited 45 books and over 150 book chapters and articles on globalisation and education policy, higher education and curriculum reforms. He is also the editor of the 24-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research (Springer, 2009 & 2021). Recent publications include: Zajda, J (Ed). (2020a). Globalisation, ideology and neo-liberal higher education reform. Dordrecht:  Springer. Zajda, J. (Ed). (2020b). Human rights education globally. Dordrecht:  Springer. Zajda, J. (Ed). (2020c). Globalisation, Ideology and Education Reforms:  Emerging paradigms. Dordrecht:  Springer; Zajda, J. (2018). He is an elected fellow of the Australian College of Educators (FACE).


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