This book is one of the few books written in English on Chaozhou culture and history. It compiles information from Chinese and English sources including archive material, academic works and publicatio
The Shanghai school system has attracted worldwide attention since its impressive performance in the International Programme for Student Assessment (PISA) in 2009. The system ranks as a stunning succe
Charlene Tan's text offers a coherent account of Confucius' educational thought and its implications for the modern world. Arguing that Confucius is more than an ancient master who emphasised traditio
Comparing High-Performing Education Systems provides original insights into the educational structures, ideologies, policies, and practices in Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Taking as its basis t
Comparing High-Performing Education Systems provides original insights into the educational structures, ideologies, policies, and practices in Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Taking as its basis t
Islamic schools, especially madrasahs, have been viewed as sites of indoctrination for Muslim students and militants. Some educators and parents in the United States have also regarded introductory co
Focusing on Indonesia as an illustrative case study, Tan (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological U., Singapore) explores indoctrination in the context of Islamic education. She argues
Latino popular culture has experienced major growth and change with the expanding demographic of Latinos in mainstream media. InThe Routledge Companion to Latina/o Popular Culture, contributors pay se
Confucius was indisputably a major thinker in education. Charlene Tan's volume offers a coherent account of Confucius' educational thought. This work is divided into three distinctive parts: 1. Intell
In recent times, there has been intense global interest on and scrutiny of Islamic education. In reforming Islamic schools, what are the key actions initiated and are they contested or negotiated by a
