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EDWS 384 - Education in a Globalized World: Resources

Article Indexes

Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Articles on world history (excluding U.S. and Canada). Search "colonial education" or education history plus a country name.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
Articles on education. Search "educational history."

Useful subject headings

Education Kenya
This is just an example; any country's educational system can be searched in CBBcat by subject: education and country name.
Education and globalization
Education and state
Indigenous peoples Education
Education Great Britain Colonies
Books on colonial education can be found under the name of the colonizing country, plus "colonies."
Education Social aspects

Researching a Country's Education System

Planipolis
A portal of official education plans and policies from UNESCO Member States. Also check the UNESCO International Institute for Education Planning publications.
Eldis: Education
Research and policy documents on development issues, including education.
African Education Research Database
Research on educational policy and practice in sub-Saharan Africa.
Oxford Bibliographies: African Studies
Most African countries have their own bibliographies, with summaries of important works on history, culture, politics, etc.

Going to School in Sub-Saharan Africa by Bridget Olirejere Omatseye; Jim Nesin Omatseye
Location: LA1501 .O433 2008
Published: 2008
There are similar titles for other regions of the world.
Country Studies, Library of Congress
Location: Online, but many also in the library
These are somewhat dated, but give a historical overview of each country, and may have sections on educational system.
World Education Encyclopedia
Location: LB15 .W87 1988
Published: 1988
Quite dated by now, but still useful for historical perspective. Essays on educational systems by country.
International Handbook of Higher Education
Location: Available online.
Published: 2008
Essays on higher education by region and country.
International Handbook on Globalisation, Education and Policy Research
Location: Available online
Published: 2005
See also Second International Handbook on Globalization, Education and Policy Research.
Issues in African Education: Sociological Perspectives
Location: LC191.8.A4 I77 2005
Published: 2005
An Introductory History of Education by Daniel Sifuna; James Otiende
Location: Available online
Published: 2006
With an emphasis on the history of African education.
Education in East and Central Africa by Charl Wolhuter (Editor); Colin Brock (Contribution by)
Published: 2015
New Encyclopedia of Africa
Location: Available online
Published: 2007

Marianne Williams

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Contact:

Ladd Library 131
(207) 786-8323
mwillia8@bates.edu

I am usually at the Research Desk Mon. 6-9, Tues. 1-4, and Wed. 10-1

Subjects: Art and Visual Culture, Education, English, French, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Hispanic Studies, Languages and Literatures, Latin American Studies