Description:
Although universal schooling has been adopted as a goal by international organizations, national governments, and non-profit organizations, little sustained international attention has been devoted to the purposes or goals of universal education. This book offers diverse views from experts around the world on the purposes of universal education.
Review Quotes:
"International Perspectives on the Goals of Universal Basic and Secondary Education highlights views on the practical intent of educating young people. It is a welcome and positive contribution to theory that informs policy formulation for those of us working in the field of comparative education."--Comparative Education Review