学校教育論概論

前期 火曜日 ４講時 その他. 単位数/Credit(s): 2. 担当教員/Instructor: 劉 靖. 履修年度: 2024.

授業題目/Class subject

International Education and Development: An Introduction

授業の目的と概要/Object and Summary of Class

This course covers a wide range of knowledge and discussion about international education and development. It aims at enhancing students’ understanding of basic knowledge and up-to-date discussion on international education and development towards 2030 and beyond. It will begin with mapping paradigm shifts of international education and development before and after WWII, after which theories of development and the role of education in these theories will be reviewed. Then, it will introduce key themes of international education and development and raise discussion on these issues both in developed countries and developing countries. In the final stage of the course, the history of international cooperation in education and development and newly emerging models for education and sustainable development will be introduced and discussed.
Students will engage in discussion about assigned readings and share their opinions and reflections that link to selected themes on international education and development in class. Then, featured guest speakers from international organizations and new emerging donor countries will share experiences and discuss the achievements and challenges of international cooperation in educational development. Finally, students are invited to select themes related to international education and development for written assignments and presentations.

学習の到達目標/Goal of study

Goals of course are to enable students to:
(1) obtain comprehensive knowledge about international education and development.
(2) hold a comparative perspective on issues in international education and development at both global and local levels.
(3) enrich practical experiences in educational development and social change
(4) enhance mutual understanding and communication about education and development between participants from different cultures and backgrounds.

授業内容・方法と進度予定/Contents and progress schedule of the class

In principle, the course will be conducted in face-to-face style.

In case there is a shift to online class, announcement will be made in advance.

Session 1 to 8 will be jointly held with Tsinghua University, Chulalongkorn University, and Beijing Foreign Studies University in a hybrid model on Tuesday 4th period. Students of Tohoku University will join the class in person. And students of Tsinghua University and other univercities will join the class online.

Part I Paradigm shift
Session 1: Introduction: Development, sustainability, and Education: Pathways since the 20th Century

Part II Theories of development
Session 2: Development Theories 1
The liberal capitalist paradigm
The Marxist paradigm
Postcolonialism
Liberal egalitarianism
Radical humanism
Post-Development Theories
Post-Development theory
Feminism
Environmentalism
De-growth/Slow down

Session 3: Southern theory

Part III International cooperation in education and development
Session 4: History, organization, and partnership
Session 5: UNESCO and international cooperation for futures of education and development
Session 6: Newly emerging donors & South-South Cooperation for educational development
Session 7: Partnership & social innovation in higher education for sustainable development
Session 8: Mid-term presentation & reflection

Part IV Key themes
Session 9: Global education reform movement (GERM)
Session 10: Inequalities in education
Session 11: Family and community engagement with education
Session 12: Teachers and teacher education
Session 13: Higher education and development
Session 14: New technologies, future education, and development

Part V Summary
Session 15: Final presentations & Reflection

成績評価方法/Evaluation method

Participants will be evaluated comprehensively through the following perspectives,
1.participation and engagement (30%)
2. Group works (20%)
3. Weekly reflection (20%)
4. Final presentation and report (30%).

Absence without prior approval is subject to negative evaluation.
Absence three times is subject to fail the course.
Weekly reflection no-submission two times is subject to fail the course.

教科書および参考書/Textbook and references

• The Companion to Development Studies 3rd Edition, Desai, V., & Potter, R. B., Routledge (2014)
• Education & National Development: A Comparative Perspective 2nd Edition, Fagerlind, I., & Saha, L. J., Pergamon Press (1989)
• Education and International Development: An Introduction, McCown, T., & Unterhalter, E., Bloomsbury (2015)
• Routledge Handbook of International Education and Development, McGrath, S., & Gu, Q. (Eds.), Routledge (2016)
• Global Education Monitoring Report: Non-state actors in education: who chooses? Who loses?, UNESCO, UNESCO (2021)
• Learning as Development: Rethinking International Education in a Changing World, Wagner, D. A., Routledge (2018)
• Reimagining Our Futures Together: A new social contract for education, UNESCO, UNESCO (2021)
• Grading Goal Four: Tensions, Threats, and Opportunities in the Sustainable Development Goal on Quality Education, Wulff, A., Brill Sense (2020)
• Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective 7th Edition, McMichael, P., & Weber, H., SAGE Publications Ltd (2022)
• The Global Fourth Way: The Quest for Educational Excellence., Hargreaves, A., & Shirley, D., Corwin (2012)

授業時間外学習/Preparation and Review

1. The session time is limited, and therefore self-directed learning is essential. Students are encouraged to prepare and review for each class by individuals and groups.
2. Students are encouraged to collect information and topics related to the class’s content using newspapers, books, the internet, and other resources.

その他/In addition

1. Google Class code: oq4oett
2. The 1st session will start at 14:40 on April 9, 2024. Those who plan to take course, please contact Dr. Jing Liu by jing.liu.e8@tohoku.ac.jp by April 8, 2024.
3. In principle, this course will be conducted in person. Special arrangement can be provided based on request/consultation with Dr. Jing Liu in advance.
4. Office hour: Monday 16:30-17:30, appointment is required.
5. Email of the instructor in charge: jing.liu.e8@tohoku.ac.jp