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What are the four key definitions of comparative education provided by Adeyinka (1994)?
What are the four key definitions of comparative education provided by Adeyinka (1994)?
A study of two or more education systems; A study of how the philosophy, objectives and aims, policy and practice of education in other countries influence the general development, policy, and practice of education in a particular country; A study of how the development of education in the past influence by the action of particular countries; A study of the school systems of two or more countries and the administrative machinery set up to implement or to control the implementation of government policies at various levels of education systems
What are the key reasons for studying comparative education?
What are the key reasons for studying comparative education?
What are some of the forces characterizing the contemporary era according to Getao (1996)?
What are some of the forces characterizing the contemporary era according to Getao (1996)?
Explosion of knowledge, especially in science and technology; Drive for more knowledge and globalization; Drive for liberty with the proclamation of human rights by UNESCO in 1948; Urbanization as a result of industrialization; Population explosion due to the development of medical science where fifty percent of the population is under twenty years; Drive for the reconstruction of peace to facilitate material, moral and spiritual reconstruction.
Comparative education is a multidisciplinary subject.
Comparative education is a multidisciplinary subject.
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Comparative education gained prominence only after World War Two.
Comparative education gained prominence only after World War Two.
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What are the stages in Bereday's Comparative Method in Education?
What are the stages in Bereday's Comparative Method in Education?
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What are the stages in Brian Holmes's Problem Approach in Comparative Education?
What are the stages in Brian Holmes's Problem Approach in Comparative Education?
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What are the stages in Noah and Eckstein's scientific method?
What are the stages in Noah and Eckstein's scientific method?
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According to Adeyinka (1994), which of the following is NOT a definition of comparative education?
According to Adeyinka (1994), which of the following is NOT a definition of comparative education?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a need for studying comparative education?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a need for studying comparative education?
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According to the Longman dictionary of contemporary English, what does the term "scope" mean in relation to a subject?
According to the Longman dictionary of contemporary English, what does the term "scope" mean in relation to a subject?
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Comparative education is considered an interdisciplinary subject, meaning it relies on other subjects to achieve its objectives.
Comparative education is considered an interdisciplinary subject, meaning it relies on other subjects to achieve its objectives.
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Which of the following forces is NOT identified by Getao (1996) as characterizing the contemporary era?
Which of the following forces is NOT identified by Getao (1996) as characterizing the contemporary era?
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Which of these individuals is NOT mentioned as having contributed to the development of comparative education during the debate on identifying the best method for conducting comparative education studies?
Which of these individuals is NOT mentioned as having contributed to the development of comparative education during the debate on identifying the best method for conducting comparative education studies?
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University centers played a key role in the development of comparative education studies after World War Two.
University centers played a key role in the development of comparative education studies after World War Two.
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in Bereday's Comparative Method in Education?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Bereday's Comparative Method in Education?
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Which of these stages is NOT part of Brian Holmes's Problem Approach in Comparative Education?
Which of these stages is NOT part of Brian Holmes's Problem Approach in Comparative Education?
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Which of these stages is NOT part of Noah and Eckstein's scientific method?
Which of these stages is NOT part of Noah and Eckstein's scientific method?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Comparative Education
- Comparative education is the study of two or more education systems.
- It examines how the philosophy, objectives, and aims, policies, and practices of other countries influence a specific country's education's general development, policies, and practices.
- It explores how past educational developments in various countries influence current systems.
- It analyzes school systems and administrative structures for implementing government education policies at various levels.
Need for Comparative Education
- Understanding one's own educational institutions and practices.
- Identifying factors behind educational changes.
- Educating students and teachers about educational change processes.
- Contributing to societal and community development.
- Serving as a distinct academic discipline.
- Solving educational problems.
- Learning from other countries' educational philosophies, theories, and practices.
- Gaining reliable information about education systems.
- Fostering international relationships.
- Contributing to the formulation of a country's educational systems.
Scope of Comparative Education
- The scope encompasses the areas covered by the discipline, encompassing space or chance for actions or thought.
- It draws information from various subjects (interdisciplinary).
- Includes the historical development of education (from Greek and Roman civilizations to contemporary times), including formal and non-formal educational development.
Contemporary Forces Influencing Comparative Education
- Explosion of knowledge, especially in science and technology.
- Drive for more knowledge and globalization.
- Human rights, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1948.
- Urbanization, a result of industrialization.
- Population explosion due to medical advancements, with a significant portion of the population under 20 years old.
- Drive for reconstructing peace, fostering goodwill and cooperation among nations.
Methods of Comparative Education Studies
- Debate on best methods to obtain the most accurate data and advice.
- Key contributors include Vernon Mallinson, Joseph Lauwerys, George Bereday, Brian Holmes, and Edmund King.
- Increased importance after WWII, with universities developing comparative education studies in various countries (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America).
- Broadening scope through international, regional, and national agencies.
- Development of a science of comparative education within social sciences while maintaining its distinctiveness.
Comparative Educational Methods and Stages
- Bereday's Method: Description, data collection, interpretation, juxtaposition, and comparison.
- Holmes' Problem Approach: Problem formulation, policy/hypothesis development, predicting policy outcomes, analyzing contexts, and predicting consequences.
- Noah and Eckstein's Scientific Method: Problem identification, hypothesis development, concept/indicator definition, case selection, data collection, data manipulation, and result interpretation.
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This quiz explores the definitions and significance of comparative education. Learn about how different educational systems influence one another and the benefits of understanding these comparisons for societal development. Gain insights into the role of comparative education in addressing educational challenges.