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Global Pathways to Education : Cultural Spheres, Networks, and International Organizations.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martens, Kerstin.
Other Authors: Windzio, Michael.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Global Dynamics of Social Policy Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Global Pathways to Education
  • On This Series
  • Acknowledgments
  • Praise for Global Pathways to Education
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Abbreviations
  • 1: The Global Development, Diffusion, and Transformation of Education Systems: Transnational Isomorphism and 'Cultural Spheres'
  • Introduction
  • Recapturing Research: Education Policy from a Global Perspective
  • Theoretical Framework: Transnational Isomorphism versus Cultural Spheres in Education
  • Transnational Isomorphism
  • Cultural Spheres
  • Cultural Spheres as a Limitation of Isomorphism?
  • Horizontal and Vertical Interdependencies Interlinked with National Factors
  • Research Design and Empirical Approach
  • Compilation of a Global Data Set on Education Systems
  • The Analysis of Diffusion Processes and International Networks
  • Leitmotifs and Typology of International Education Organizations
  • Structure of the Book
  • References
  • 2: The Introduction of Compulsory Schooling Around the World: Global Diffusion Between Isomorphism and 'Cultural Spheres'
  • Introduction
  • Culture and the Diffusion of Education Systems
  • Culture and the Legitimacy of Order
  • Institutionalized Education and the Transmission of Culture
  • Institutionalized Education and Society
  • Data and Methods
  • Results
  • Geographies of Compulsory Education Diffusion
  • Describing Cultural Spheres
  • Estimating the Influence of Culture on the Diffusion Process
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 3: The Global Trajectories of Compulsory Education: Clustering Sequences of Policy Development
  • Introduction
  • The State of Compulsory Education Policy
  • Explanatory Attempts for Compulsory Education Policymaking
  • Methodological Remarks
  • Sequences of the Duration of Compulsory Education
  • Clustering the Trajectories
  • Resilient Latecomers (Cluster 1).
  • Stagnant Short (Cluster 2)
  • Extending Middle of the Pack (Cluster 3)
  • From Zero to Long (Cluster 4)
  • From Short to Long (Cluster 5)
  • Long and Extending (Cluster 6)
  • Late Start Extenders (Cluster 7)
  • Late and Stagnant (Cluster 8)
  • A Global Picture on Clusters of Compulsory Education Duration
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4: Does Globalization Affect the Performance of Secondary Education Systems? A Coevolution Model of Multiplex Transnational Networks and Educational Performance
  • Introduction
  • Theory
  • Previous Research
  • Data
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 5: International Organizations in Education: New Takes on Old Paradigms
  • Introduction
  • The Development of Education Ideas Within IOs
  • Analyzing the Evolution of IOs' Education Ideas
  • The World Bank: Development Assistance from the 'Knowledge Bank'
  • The OECD: A Forum for Reconstruction Became a Trendsetter in Global Education
  • UNESCO: A Specialized Education IO in Need of Respecialization
  • The ILO: Linking Decent Work and Decent Education
  • Conclusion and Discussion: A Reflection on Integrative Ideas
  • References
  • 6: Finding the Poster Child: Reference Patterns in OECD Country Reports
  • Introduction
  • Ranking, Reporting, and Referencing
  • The Influence of World Society
  • Where to Look: Referencing in National Policymaking
  • Data
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 7: International Organizations and Education in the Islamic World
  • Introduction
  • Contextualizing Education Leitmotifs in Muslim IOs
  • Similar, Yet Unique: Three Muslim Education IOs
  • ICESCO: Education Policy for the Ummah
  • Goals in Education Policy
  • Leitmotifs and Education Ideas of ICESCO
  • Activities in Education
  • ALECSO: Education for the Arab World
  • Education Goals
  • Leitmotifs and Education Ideas of ALECSO
  • Activities in Education.
  • ABEGS: Education Policy for the Gulf Region
  • Education Goals
  • Leitmotifs and Education Ideas of ABEGS
  • Activities in Education
  • Cooperation Between the Three Organizations
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 8: Regional Ideas in International Education Organizations: The Case of SEAMEO
  • Introduction
  • International Organizations in Education: Leitmotifs and Ideas
  • Exploring SEAMEO: A Decentralized Approach to International Cooperation
  • SEAMEO's Ideas in Education Policy
  • The Content of SEAMEO Education Policy: 7 Priority Areas
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 9: Talking About Education: How Topics Vary Between International Organizations
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Background
  • Data
  • Preprocessing
  • Structural Topic Models
  • Validation
  • Internal Validation
  • Robustness
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • References
  • 10: Education as Cultural Frame
  • Introduction
  • The Phenomenon at Issue: Integrated Education in a Differentiated Economy and Global Society
  • Interpreting Expansion from the Wrong End of the Telescope: The Economistic View
  • The Human Right to Be Compelled to Go to School
  • Institutions of Education as Supranational and Global
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 11: Isomorphism, 'Cultural Spheres', and Education Systems: A Brief Summary and Concluding Remarks
  • Introduction
  • Recapturing the Theoretical Approach and Research Design
  • Summarizing Empirical Results in the Light of the Theory
  • Outlook for Future Research
  • References
  • Index.

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