This book examines dominant discourses in values education globally. It critiques dominant discourses and debates pertaining to values education and cultural identity, set against the current backdrop of growing social stratification and unequal access to quality education. It addresses discourses concerning globalisation, ideologies and the state, as well as approaches to values education in schools. The book explores the ambivalent and problematic connections between the state, globalisation and values education. It also explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable to research on values education, multiculturalism and identity politics.

Drawing on diverse paradigms, ranging from critical theory to globalisation, the book focuses on globalisation, ideology and values education and critically examines recent research dealing with cultural diversity and its impact of identity politics. Given the need for a multiple perspective approach, authors from diverse backgrounds offer a wealth of insights, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the nexus between values education, multiculturalism and national identity. With contributions from key scholars worldwide, the book should be required reading for a broad spectrum of users, including policy-makers, academics, graduate students, education policy researchers, administrators and practitioners.

Presents issues on education reforms concerning multiculturalism discourses and cultural identity globally Provides strategic education policy analysis on shifts in education, multiculturalism discourses and cultural identity Offers valuable ideas for policy- makers, academics, graduate students, and educational leaders globally

Autorentext

Joseph Zajda is Professor at the Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne Campus). He specialises in globalisation and education policy reforms, social justice, history education and values education. He has written and edited 45 books and over 150 chapters and articles on globalisation and education policy, higher education, and curriculum reforms. He is also Editor of the 24-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research (Springer, 2009 & 2021). Recent publications include Zajda, J (Ed). (2020a). Globalisation, ideology and neo-liberal higher education reform. Dordrecht: Springer. Zajda, J. (Ed). (2020b). Human rights education globally. Dordrecht: Springer. Zajda, J. (Ed). (2020c). Globalisation, Ideology and Education Reforms: Emerging paradigms. Dordrecht: Springer; Zajda, J. (2018). He is Elected Fellow of the Australian College of Educators (FACE).

Inhalt

1 Discourses of Globalisation and Values Education for Equality, Democracy and Social Justice.- 2 Global Models of Values Education for Democracy and Cultural Diversity in Schools.- 3 Multicultural Education for Democracy, Equality and Social Justice.- 4 Using Critical Discourse Analysis in Values Education.- 5 Active Citizenship Education.- 6 Values Education for Sustainability in a Global Culture.- 7 Values Education for Human Rights and Social Justice.