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This ground breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Development education is a mechanism for ensuring differing voices and perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries.
List of contents
Part 1: History, Terminology and Structures Introduction: A Personal Journey and Rationale. From Learning About Development to Global Learning. What is Meant by Development Education. Development Education: A Network, Community of Practice or a Movement for Educational Change? Part 2: Theory of Development Education Towards a Theory of Development Education. A Pedagogical Framework Part 3: The Practice of Development Education Building a Knowledge Base - Learning About Development. Learning and Skills in a Global Society. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Education for a More Just World. Impact and Evaluation Part 4: Pedagogy for Global Learning Putting Learning at the Heart of Development Education. Development Education: A Pedagogy for Global Learning. Conclusion.
About the author
Douglas Bourn is Director of the Development Education Research Centre at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.
Summary
This ground breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Development education is a mechanism for ensuring differing voices and perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries.
