The Theory and Practice of Development Education by Douglas Bourn

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This ground breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Development education is a mechanism for ensuring differing voices and perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries.

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The Theory and Practice of Development Education by Douglas Bourn

This ground breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Development education is a mechanism for ensuring differing voices and perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries.

‘The book suggests that development education’s pedagogical framework should be based on four underlying principles: global outlook, recognition of power and inequality in the world, belief in social justice and equity, and commitment to reflection, dialogue, and transformationSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.’ - D. L. Stoloff, Eastern Connecticut State University, in CHOICE, June 2015

Douglas Bourn is Director of the Development Education Research Centre at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.

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ISBN 13 9781138804777
ISBN 10 1138804770
Title The Theory and Practice of Development Education
Author Douglas Bourn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2014-10-10
Number of pages 212
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.