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Education for a Knowledge Society in Arabian Gulf Countries
Alexander W Wiseman
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Description for Education for a Knowledge Society in Arabian Gulf Countries
Hardback. This volume investigates the agendas and initiatives for using education to transition Gulf communities from being dependent on natural resources into knowledge societies. This volume presents information, case studies and empirical research about the development of information-based economies across the Arabian Gulf as a whole. Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W.; Alromi, Naif H.; Alshumrani, Saleh A. Series Editor(s): Wiseman, Alexander W. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBX; JNF; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
The worldwide shift towards a knowledge society and information based economy requires educational policy makers to re-evaluate their understanding of the knowledge and skills students need in order to achieve national development goals. This shift has influenced curriculum development, teacher preparation, and the role of formal schooling in creating lifelong learners and an educational culture, which reflects both national development interests and global norms. The Arabian Gulf countries, which largely comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Most of these Gulf countries have embarked on bold ... Read more
The worldwide shift towards a knowledge society and information based economy requires educational policy makers to re-evaluate their understanding of the knowledge and skills students need in order to achieve national development goals. This shift has influenced curriculum development, teacher preparation, and the role of formal schooling in creating lifelong learners and an educational culture, which reflects both national development interests and global norms. The Arabian Gulf countries, which largely comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Most of these Gulf countries have embarked on bold ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
International Perspectives on Education and Society
Condition
New
Weight
635g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783508334
SKU
V9781783508334
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99-50
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