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Record Nr.

UNINA9910513576403321

Autore

Symaco Lorraine Pe

Titolo

International Handbook on Education in South East Asia

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9789811681363

9811681368

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1459 pages)

Collana

Springer International Handbooks of Education Series

Altri autori (Persone)

HaydenMartin

Soggetti

Southeast Asia

Education

Educació

Llibres electrònics

Sud-est asiàtic

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- The State of Education in Southeast Asia --   The Regional Context --   The National Education Systems --     Brunei Darussalam --     Cambodia --     Indonesia --     Laos --     Malaysia --     Myanmar --     Philippines --     Singapore --     Thailand --     Timor-Leste --     Vietnam --   About the International Handbook --   References -- Part I: Brunei Darussalam --   Overview of Education in Brunei Darussalam --     Overview --       The National Context --       The National Education System --     Historical Background --       Development of the System --       Role of a National Philosophy --       Legislation and Policies --     Main Providers and Programmes

Sommario/riassunto

The 'International Handbook on Education in Southeast Asia' provides an extensive analysis of the educational landscape across Southeast Asia. Edited by Lorraine Pe Symaco and Martin Hayden, the book serves as a comprehensive reference, exploring educational systems in eleven Southeast Asian countries. It includes five case studies per country, covering national education systems, early childhood education, basic education, technical and vocational education, and higher education.



The handbook aims to synthesize educational theory with practice and addresses the challenges of diverse educational systems. It reflects optimism about future developments in education, emphasizing the cultural and economic significance of education in the region. The work is intended for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and contributing to educational advancements in Southeast Asia.