International Education: Principles and Practice

Citation

(1999), "International Education: Principles and Practice", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 23 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/jeit.1999.00323aae.001

International Education: Principles and Practice

International Education: Principles and Practice

Edited by Mary Hayden and Jeff ThompsonKogan Page1998ISBN 0 7494 2694308 pp.£35.00 hardback

Keywords Development, Education, Globalization, Schools

The growth in the number of international schools has been particularly marked in recent years and little research has been conducted in the area. This internationally contributed book examines the fundamental thinking about the nature and purpose of international education in the context of global issues. Detailing developments in practice worldwide, it examines the relationship between current thinking and practice in international education.

Each chapter relates to a topical issue within the field and many chapters reflect, not only on the practical context, but also on the implications for the development of a wider research base. The subject matter relates both to international schools worldwide, and to national systems involved in promoting international education.

Specific contributions relate to the concepts of the globally mobile student, cultural identity, global issues, education for peace, international curricula at different age ranges, special needs, pastoral care, staffing, organizational culture, accreditation, semotics and the nature of international education. With contributions from experienced practitioners ­ heads, principals, directors, administrators and teachers ­ together with developers and researchers, International Education: Principles and Practice provides a thorough overview of the state of international education today and indicates practical pointers for the future.

The book will be of interest to teachers/administrators working within the international school context, as well as practitioner-researchers conducting research on a small-scale basis, and academics and postgraduate students in the field.