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Researching and Theorizing the Local in Education: Perspectives from Oceania and Asia
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Zhang, Hongzhi; Chan, Philip Wing Keung; Teasdale, G. R. – International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 2018
This paper explores the role of local knowledges and wisdoms in educational research and theorizing, drawing examples from Oceania and Asia. It draws on Chen's idea of "internationalist localism" as a lens to explore relationships between local wisdom and traditional cultures in Oceania and Asia, and Western theories of education.…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Role, Indigenous Knowledge
Developing Intercultural Learners through the International Curriculum
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Sample, Susan G. – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2013
Intercultural competence is an increasingly desired and necessary skill in a globalized world. While competence is a complex concept to define and assess, this study examines specific dimensions of the intercultural learning of students in the School of International Studies (SIS) at the University of the Pacific. Students undergo both an…
Descriptors: International Education, Cultural Awareness, Intercultural Communication, Foreign Countries
Emerging Education Hubs: The Case of Singapore
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Sidhu, Ravinder; Ho, K.-C.; Yeoh, Brenda – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 2011
In anticipation of a globalising post-Fordist political economy, countries and universities are increasingly pursuing strategic transnational education and research alliances. This article analyses the Global Schoolhouse, a key education policy platform that aims to transform Singapore into a knowledge and innovation hub by establishing networks…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Global Approach, International Education
Family Literacy: A Global Approach to Lifelong Learning. Effective Practices in Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning around the World
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Elfert, Maren, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (NJ1), 2008
Family literacy emphasises the intergenerational transfer of language and literacy from parents to their children or from one generation to another. A range of family literacy programmes exists, varying according to the groups at which each is aimed. Some programmes focus on children, some on adults, and others on both. Some programmes are run at…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Family Literacy, Global Approach, Literacy Education
Internationalization of MBA Programs in Asia-Pacific: Looking beyond Business Study Missions.
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Teck-Meng, Tan; And Others – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 1997
Internationalization of the curriculum in the Nanyang University (Singapore) master's program in business administration (MBA) is described, highlighting its parallels with formation of government policy initiatives that encourage regional expansion of Singapore businesses. Lessons learned from the internationalization experiences of MBA programs…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Educational Trends
Polyvalent Adult Education Centres. Final Report of the Asian Regional Seminar on Polyvalent Adult Education Centres.
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Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, New Delhi (India). – 1971
The Asian Regional Seminar on Polyvalent Adult Education Centers, held during September, 1971 in Bombay, was attended by individuals representing United Nations agencies, Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Phillippines, Singapore, South Vietnam, and Thailand. Seminar objectives included…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Comparative Education, Conference Reports