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Going to School in the Middle East and North Africa
Kwabena Dei Ofori-Attah
ISBN: 0-313-34294-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34294-3
148 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 7/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: The Global School Room
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 menthods. Major reforms and philosophies are also presented.

Countries included are: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Saudia Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 North Africa and the Middle East: The Region Defined
    Chapter 2 The Foundations of Modern Education in the Middle East and North Africa
    Chapter 3 Innovations in the Curriculum
    Chapter 4 The Education Systems in the Middle the Middle East and North Africa
    Chapter 5 Higher Education in the Middle East and North Africa
    Chapter 6 Innovations in the Curriculum: Special Needs Education
    Chapter 7 Gender and Schooling
    Bibliography
About the Author: Kwabena Dei Ofori-Attah is an associate professor of education at Capital University in Ohio.
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Academic Library Spring 2009.pdf
Academic Library Fall 2008.pdf
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