Quality and Inclusion in Education: The Persisting Challenges

This book emphasizes the importance of equitable and qualitative access to education for all, with paradigms of educational governance that are based on coalition building and sensitive to local and cultural contexts. It highlights the significance of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches that ensure equity for marginalized children and minorities. The volume focuses on equity, quality, and learning, covering a broad spectrum from school to higher education. It discusses the multiple learner deprivations among marginalized communities and the impact of events such as pandemics. It also presents research-based country experiences in the Asian and African contexts, showing how external influences on policy perspectives cut across developing countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book advocates for universal and equitable access to high-quality education for all individuals. It proposes educational governance paradigms that are rooted in collaboration among key stakeholders, are sensitive to local and cultural contexts, and prioritize the language needs of communities. It underscores the importance of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches that ensure equal opportunities for marginalized children and minorities.

The volume, based on extensive research, encompasses a wide range of educational levels, from primary schools to higher education, and even adult education. It delves into the various learner deprivations faced by marginalized communities and the devastating consequences of events like pandemics, which exacerbate existing inequalities in education. It also provides insights into recent developments in India under the National Education Policy 2020, aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable education.

Furthermore, the book showcases research-based country experiences in the Asian (India, Bangladesh, China) and African (Ghana, South Africa) contexts, highlighting how external influences shape policy perspectives across developing countries. Compiled in honor of Professor R. Govinda, this volume offers valuable insights to students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and think tanks interested in educational policy and studies, sociology of education, equity, and human rights.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032345673