The book explores how deeper learning and 21st-century education reforms are implemented in schools. It highlights strategies that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, and discusses the challenges and changes needed to support innovative, student-centered learning
This open‑access volume, edited by Tehmina N. Basit and Sally Tomlinson, examines the experiences of students from non‑traditional backgrounds—including working-class, ethnic minority, mature students, and those with disabilities—once they enter higher education institutions across the UK, USA, and Australia. While much research has focused on access to university, this book fills…
This book explores how study abroad programs influence the development of higher education systems. It examines the academic, institutional, and policy-level impacts of international student mobility
This open-access volume critically examines the roles of social justice, equity, and inclusion in K–12 schooling, questioning the common assumption that schools can straightforwardly “solve” societal inequalities.
This open-access volume explores how educational researchers are rethinking the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in higher education, especially post-COVID. It highlights innovations in pedagogy, assessment, leadership, and cultural transformation, and presents case examples of practice-driven research shaping the future of teaching and learning
This book examines how eight countries—Brazil, Finland, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, and Russia—have redefined the goals of their education systems to respond to 21st-century challenges. It investigates how governments develop “audacious” education purposes aimed at promoting inclusion, sustainability, democratic participation, and economic adaptability.
This open-access volume examines education policy agendas of the 21st century through comparative case studies. It highlights how historical, political, economic, and globalisation factors shape national education policies and explores emerging international trends and future directions
An open-access volume presenting diverse narratives—from asylum-seeking youth, Aboriginal communities, climate activists, to international students—illustrating how different groups envision and enact a world worth living in. It invites reflection on education's role in fostering transformed selves and equitable, sustainable futures
This open-access work examines how governance, evaluation, and knowledge intersect in Swedish higher education. Based on empirical studies, it reveals how quality assurance reforms, professional “qualocrats,” and European policy influence university practices and portray knowledge as a central tool of governance
The Special Issue of the journal Sustainability—The importance of Sociology of Education for a sustainable future, aims to offer a contribution to the deepening of the relationship between the Sociology of Education and sustainability. There are seven published papers that, to a greater or lesser degree, problematize this relationship. This editorial presents this Special Issue, the publishe…
This open-access volume examines how universities can lead climate change education through partnerships with schools and communities. It reviews gaps in current efforts and presents case studies—from the Middle East to Guatemala, Haiti to Pakistan—demonstrating a five‑step process for designing context-specific curricula that foster deep learning and social action
Inspired by Dutch teacher-educators Peter Lorist and Anja Swennen, this compact volume (88 pages) presents firsthand narratives from 12 further education (FE)–based teacher educators working in England. Editors Roy Fisher and David Powell trace their journeys—from becoming classroom teachers to assuming roles as teacher-educators—while analyzing shared experiences and professional identit…
The series reflects the mission of the global Network for International Policies and Cooperation in Education and Training (NORRAG) to produce, disseminate and broker critical knowledge on topical issues that emerge in education and development. Through its programs, knowledge production and dissemination, NORRAG contributes to enhancing the conditions for participatory, informed, and evi…
explores the evolving nature of education and curriculum in the context of technological advancements, globalization, and societal shifts. Pacheco, a leading scholar in curriculum studies, examines the interplay between knowledge, power, and technology, emphasizing the transformative impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on subjectivity and learning
A decade has passed since Goodwin and colleagues asked who teacher educators are and what they need to know and be able to do [1]. During that time, multiple answers were provided concerning teacher educators’ roles such as second-order teachers, researchers, curriculum developers, and coaches [2]. The answers continue to multiply and change in response to global policies and local contex…
This chapter frames the central questions and key concepts that this book aims to examine. First and foremost, migrant education is regarded as a lens through which to assess South Korean migrants’ socio-political positionality in China. I adopt ‘in-between’ as an analytical framework to elaborate on the subjective and structural aspects of this positionality. Furthermore, ‘educati…
This book explores teacher education systems across the Nordic region, highlighting their strengths, challenges, and international relevance. It presents case studies from various Nordic countries and examines how these systems prepare teachers to meet modern educational demands.
: Learning Through Practice by Wendy Robinson highlights the importance of real teaching experience in developing effective and reflective educators. It argues that teaching is not just about content delivery but also about building professional identity and understanding the social context of learning. The book is a valuable resource for education students and teacher trainers.
The proper education of any people includes sympathetic touch between teacher and pupil; knowledge on the part of the teacher, not simply of the individual taught, but of his surroundings and background, and the history of his class and group; such contact between pupils, and between teacher and pupil, on the basis of perfect social equality, as will increase this sympathy and knowledge; f…
This open-access volume presents a comparative analysis of eight national education reforms—in Brazil, Finland, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, and Russia—that aimed to equip students with the diverse skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. It explores how governments redefine the purposes of education systems, identifying five guiding perspectives—cultural, psycholog…
This open-access edited volume critically explores how power and possibility intersect within adult education across diverse, complex social landscapes. The collection presents theoretical, historical, and practical perspectives, examining how power operates in educational policy, programs, and practices. It highlights shifts in policy drivers, measurement regimes (e.g., PIAAC outcomes), and ex…
This open-access anthology critically explores how “integration” is conceptualized and enacted in educational contexts across diverse geopolitical and socio-cultural environments. Featuring chapters by scholars from Cyprus, Ethiopia, Germany, Mexico, Pakistan, the UK, and the US, it examines both conflict/post-conflict and non-conflict settings. Through grassroots narratives, the book highl…
The book discusses how civic education has evolved through international assessments, highlighting the importance of fostering democratic values, civic knowledge, and active participation in youth. It presents comparative findings, policy uptake, and the role of these studies in shaping curriculum development across countries.
The document is a reprint of a special issue from the journal "Education Sciences," focusing on the importance of respecting the voices of individuals from marginalized communities in research.
This open-access, evidence-informed volume explores strategies for fostering institutional change in higher education by strengthening the integration of research and teaching. Drawing on international scholarship and the Amsterdam model, editors and contributors present pathways toward sustainable “hybrid” institutions where both research and education are deeply intertwined.
This open-access study offers a comprehensive overview of adult and vocational education in France. Tracing its historical foundations, it examines key political, legal, and financial frameworks, along with institutional structures, program offerings, participation trends, and characteristics of teaching staff.
Global Agendas and Education Reforms: A Comparative Study analyzes how global education agendas—such as digitalization, entrepreneurship, emergency education, internationalization, diversity, and sustainability—shape national education reforms across various countries. It highlights convergence in policies and examines their impact on pedagogy, curriculum, teacher training, and administration
This manifesto critiques the conventional critical pedagogy’s focus on revealing injustice and striving for an ideal future. Instead, it proposes an affirmative, present-focused pedagogy rooted in five core principles. These principles encourage educators and researchers to recognize and nurture what is already educational in current practices—anchored in love for the world and hope in the …
This book examines pedagogical leadership in higher education as a dynamic, multi-level phenomenon—spanning global policy, institutional management, and classroom supervision. Using Non‑Affirmative Theory (NAT), it explores how leaders at different levels interpret, translate, and enact educational strategies to influence teaching, learning, and curriculum development in coherent yet contex…
This open-access volume foregrounds the intersections of education, human rights, and diversity from a Global South vantage point. Edited by Serfontein, Wolhuter, and Naidoo, it critiques Western-dominated perspectives and reframes scholarship through African and SADC-region lenses. Chapters unpack themes such as citizenship education, human rights literacies, pedagogical approaches, school dis…
This open-access edited volume analyzes the intertwined histories of education and development in 20th-century Africa. Covering the late 19th century to the 1980s, it examines how diverse actors—colonial governments, international organizations, religious groups, and local communities—shaped educational paradigms and development agendas. Through case studies from both colonial and postcolon…
From Education Policy to Education Practice examines how educational policies are translated into classroom and system-level practices. It highlights the role of stakeholders, implementation challenges, and contextual factors shaping the effectiveness of policy enactment
Indigenous Pathways, Transitions and Participation in Higher Education explores how Indigenous students access and succeed in higher education. It highlights policies, programs, and support systems that promote equity and inclusion from entry to graduation.
Schools and Society During the COVID‑19 Pandemic examines how global education systems adapted during the pandemic—addressing policy responses, shifts to remote learning, and efforts to maintain equity and resilience. It highlights lessons learned and outlines strategies for future crisis preparedness
Northern Lights on Civic and Citizenship Education presents findings on how civic knowledge, attitudes, and engagement are taught and experienced by students in Nordic countries. It highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities in promoting democratic citizenship through education
This open‑access volume critically explores global policies and practices designed to promote equity in participation and attainment within higher education. Despite the mass expansion of university systems facilitating access for students from underprivileged backgrounds, significant socioeconomic inequalities persist—especially in admission to selective institutions and programs. The book…
Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society explores how developing emotional awareness and ecological understanding through education can foster responsible and sustainable behavior. It emphasizes the integration of both literacies to support holistic learning for a better future.
Higher Education Reforms in Romania explores the changes in Romania’s university system amid European integration, especially under the Bologna Process. It highlights policy shifts, institutional challenges, and the balance between national priorities and European standards.
Recognizing Green Skills Through Non-formal Learning discusses how environmentally relevant skills can be developed and validated outside formal education. It emphasizes the role of community programs and informal training in supporting sustainable development and green employment
Diversity and Inclusion in Global Higher Education: Lessons from Across Asia is an open-access volume that offers pioneering insights and practical methods for promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education classrooms and curricula. It highlights the growing importance of international education programs in Asia and the value of understanding student diversity in a changing, evermore int…
This open-access volume provides a critical, international examination of GCE as it becomes mainstreamed globally. It focuses on issues like diversity and indigeneity, global inequality, human rights, and sustainability. While GCE is promoted as a way to equip youth for an inclusive world, the concept remains contested across different national and cultural contexts. Through geographically dive…
Volume One brings together international perspectives to critically examine how Waldorf (Steiner) education was received and understood in academic and public discourse during its formative years, from 1919 to 1955. Spanning six countries—Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland—the book challenges the historical view of Waldorf as a uniformly “progressive educa…
This book explores how schools can use data-driven strategies to adapt and improve in response to changing demographic trends. It highlights practical approaches for inclusive, evidence-based development in diverse educational settings.
An assessment framework defines the design and intent of an assessment by mapping the structure of the assessed curriculum and clarifying what it aims to measure. For example, the TIMSS framework outlines content domains in mathematics and science for grades 4 and 8, paired with cognitive domains—knowing, applying, and reasoning—to guide item development.
Life Skills Education for Youth explores the essential competencies that young people need to thrive in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world. The book focuses on practical skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, communication, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Designed for educators, youth workers, and policy makers, it offers both theoretical foundati…
This open-access volume examines how scientific, technological, and social transformations of the twenty-first century are reshaping educational theory. The first section explores philosophical and technological foundations; the second analyzes shifts in conceptions of humanity and society and their implications for educational paradigms; and the final section addresses practical dimensions—s…
This book analyzes the theoretical frameworks shaping the practice of outdoor environmental education programs. For the analyses, we applied the Real World Learning Model that defines the quality criteria for this kind of practice.
This book compares how mathematics is taught to engineering students across Europe, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia. It highlights two main teaching traditions, analyzes curriculum reforms, and promotes more practical, technology-supported learning methods in higher education.
The monograph reflects and scientifically and methodologically substantiates ways to solve urgent problems of the theory and practice of training officers of the National Police in terms of the quality of higher education in the context of the imperative of human-dimensional meanings, taking into account studies of Ukrainian psychological, pedagogical, legal comparative studies. In the most…