The article discusses the practice of using a product approach in the framework of marketing control based on the materials of the National Research University "BelSU". The analysis of sources on this topic makes it possible to conclude that at present the educational market is represented by aggressive competition of educational…

In a reflection prompted by Hayashi's "Teaching Expertise in Three Countries: Japan, China, and the United States," the author pays homage to her longtime and long-distance mentor, Vivian Gussin Paley.

'Decolonise education!' This exhortation has travelled far and wide -- in the Global North and Global South, in formally independent former colonies and settler colonial societies. As such voices grow, we might ask: What does decolonising education entail? How should this be undertaken? And, importantly, who decides on the terms by which such an…

Canada does not have a national system wide assessment of the socioeconomic impacts of academic research. We do not have a Research Excellence Framework such as in the United Kingdom. Yet Canadian researchers, funders and institutions are interested in research impact, particularly the methods and processes for generating impacts to complement…

In response to Akiko Hayashi's "Teaching Expertise in Three Countries: Japan, China, and the United States," the author celebrates the power of reflective practice and the inspiration and guidance of colleagues and mentors.

Hornberger's Continuum of Biliteracy (CoBi) model is a precursor to approaches such as translanguaging and the New London Group's multiliteracies. CoBi enables us to analyse and address language and literacy practices in education in a structured way. In this paper, I reflect on the explanatory power of CoBi in education in the Global South,…

Paulo Freire's legacy remains a cornerstone of our liberating practice, where educating is synonymous with liberation. In this investigation, we emphasize Freire's contributions to teacher education in the 21st century as inspirations for (re)finding humanization. We employ a transmethodical, decolonial, and complex research approach, utilizing…

Children with disabilities face disproportionate barriers when it comes to accessing education and reaching foundational learning milestones. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) supports partner countries to adapt their education systems so that all children can go to schools that are safe and access the support they need to learn and…

The pedagogic strategies of successful teachers are an important focus for educational research. Successful instructors in martial arts and combat sports earn loyalty and commitment from their students, creating an attractive culture. The paper presents ethnographic data on pedagogical strategies in two educational sites, to demonstrate the…

In Swedish schools, the so-called 'Participation Model' is used to observe and analyse participation, with the intention of supporting an inclusive learning environment. While this model is widely promoted by government agencies, its theoretical alignment to the concept(s) of inclusion is not established. This article therefore compares and maps…

Students' engagement and interactions within higher education are limited to domains of sports, cultural events, and extracurricular activities. However, it is important to cultivate an all-rounded enriching experience for them within their university life. Furthermore, due to limited classroom communication with both their classmates and…

Teaching regionally focused introductory undergraduate courses can be challenging when students do not have similar levels of formal geography experience. One way to offset this problem is to introduce core geographical concepts as a framework to help refocus attention on the myriad spatial dynamics at work in a region. This article explores how…

This book aims to challenge and inspire readers with lived examples of alternatives to current paradigms in education, childhood and community, through new research into two important and neglected schools in the history of progressive and radical education. Kilguhanity and Wennington schools were both founded in the UK in 1940, and at both…

It is widely believed that modern Ethiopian education began with the opening of Menilek II School in Addis Ababa in 1908 and thereafter spread to other parts of the country. Scholars take this perception for granted and remain reluctant to conduct further investigations into schools before Emperor Menilek II. However, there is historical evidence…

This article discusses the multiple challenges cross-border higher education (CBHE) in Europe faces nowadays, namely regarding the assurance of its quality. The views of a set of European quality assurance agencies are analysed to understand their role in assuring the quality of this type of educational provision. Empirically, the article is based…