Going to school in the Middle East and North Africa
By: Kwabena Dei Ofori-Attah.
Series: The global school room
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 133
ISBN-13: 9780313342943
Subjects: Education -- Middle East; Education -- Africa, North
Description: "The Middle East and North Africa are constantly in the news due to political turmoil, and it is difficult for students in those countries to attend school and live the life of a child or teenager. What is it really like? This volume traces the history of education in countries of the Middle East and North African region, identifying the types of education available for different genders and social classes, and how race, ethnicity and gender affect education for those students. Primary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary educational opportunities are examined, along with curriculum, and teaching methods. Major reforms and philosophies are also included."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: North Africa and the Middle East : the region defined; title: The foundations of modern education in the Middle East and North Africa; title: Innovations in the curriculum; title: The education systems in the Middle East and North Africa; title: Higher education in the Middle East and North Africa; title: Innovations in the curriculum : special needs education; title: Gender and schooling.