1. The advancement of educational research in small states.
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Crossley, Michael
- Subjects
GLOBALIZATION ,INTERNATIONAL cooperation on education ,ACTION research in education ,CURRICULUM research ,COGNITIVE apprenticeship ,EXPERIENTIAL learning ,INTERNATIONAL organization ,INTERDISCIPLINARY approach to knowledge ,DEVELOPING island countries - Abstract
This paper critically examines the impact of global development agendas upon the nature and direction of educational development in small states. This generates a critique of the international transfer of western identifies the policy trajectories and related research modalities, strategic importance of small states, and explores possible ways forward for the future support and advancement of educational research in such contexts. In doing so, priority attention is given to the potential of collaborative research initiatives, and to strategies for supporting and strengthening local research capacity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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