Lessons in educational equality : successful approaches to intractable problems around the world / edited by Jody Heymann and Adèle Cassola.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Heymann, Jody, 1959-

Cassola, Adèle.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational equalization.

Equality.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, [2012]

Summary:

"Lessons in Educational Equality is a rigorous, illuminating guide to very troubling inequities in educational opportunity that continue to plague large numbers of countries. But perhaps more importantly, it is a tour of hope, an examination of transferable solutions and initiatives in varied countries that are improving the prospects of girls, the disabled, and other historically disadvantaged groups. This is a crucial book that will make us much wiser about issues that demand all of our attention."

"This admirably comprehensive overview of the many facets of educational inequalities is a 'must-read' for researchers, policymakers, and all those concerned about the opportunities denied to children, and the consequent loss of talent for societies. Covering many types of disparities, from within-country differences associated with wealth, income, and gender, to vast between-country differences, this book is unusual in its commitment not only to description and analysis, but also to identifying specific actions that can help to remedy the situation. An evidence-based approach to tough questions, it is an antidote to the facile opinions that sometimes dominate public discourse. It belongs on the bookshelf of anyone seriously concerned about the root causes of educational inequality, and what might be done about them." Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Ending Educational Exclusion / Jody Heymann Heymann, Jody, adèle Cassola Cassola, adèle 3

Part 1 Tertiary Education And Transitions

2 The Quest for Equity in Higher Education Across Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Groups / Mokubung Nkomo Nkomo, Mokubung 23

3 Increasing Gender Equity in Tertiary Science and Engineering Programs / Laura Pilozzi-Edmonds Pilozzi-Edmonds, Laura 54

4 Achieving Equity in Secondary and Tertiary Education for Students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties / Peter Evans Evans, Peter, Serge Ebers'old Ebers'old, Serge 78

Part 2 Secondary Education And Transitions

5 Leveling the Learning Bar in Secondary School Across Social Class / Marie Duru-Bellat Duru-Bellat, Marie 101

6 Addressing Primary and Secondary Education for Socially Excluded Girls / Marlaine Lockheed Lockheed, Marlaine, Maureen Lewis Lewis, Maureen 106

7 Effective Approaches to Making Inclusive Education a Part of Education for All / Bob Prouty Prouty, Bob, Koli Banik Banik, Koli, Deepa Srikantaiah Srikantaiah, Deepa 116

Part 3 Primary Education And Transitions

8 Achieving Quality Primary Education for the Poor Through State-NGO Partnerships / Ebony Bertorelli Bertorelli, Ebony, Aneel Brar Brar, Aneel 163

9 The Role of Language of Instruction in Promoting Quality and Equity in Primary Education / Carol Benson Benson, Carol 199

10 Improving Indigenous Children's Educational Access and Outcomes Through Intercultural Bilingual Education / Brittany Lambert Lambert, Brittany 222

Part 4 Early Childhood Education And Transitions

11 Early Childhood Strategies for Closing the Socioeconomic Gap in School Outcomes / Clyde Hertzman Hertzman, Clyde, Lori Irwin Irwin, Lori, Arjomand Siddiqi Siddiqi, Arjomand, Emily Hertzman Hertzman, Emily, Ziba Vaghri Vaghri, Ziba 247

12 Improving Boys' Achievement in Early Childhood and Primary Education / Merle Eroschl Eroschl, Merle, Barbara Sprung Sprung, Barbara 265

13 Equity for Indigenous Children in Early Childhood Education / Jessica Ball Ball, Jessica 282

Part 5 Applying Lessons Across Geography

14 Adapting Innovations Across Borders to Close Equity Gaps in Education / Fernando Reimers Reimers, Fernando, North Cooc Cooc, North, Jodut Hashmi Hashmi, Jodut 345.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780199755011

0199755019

OCLC:

713567363