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The Theory and Practice of Development Education: A pedagogy for global social justice

Bourn, Douglas; (2014) The Theory and Practice of Development Education: A pedagogy for global social justice. Routledge: Abingdon, UK.

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Abstract

Development education is much more than learning about development; it is a pedagogy for the globalised societies of the twenty-first century that incorporates discourses from critical pedagogy and postcolonialism, and a mechanism for ensuring that differing perspectives are reflected within education, particularly those from developing countries. Learning about development and global issues is now part of the school curriculum in a number of countries, and terms such as global citizenship, sustainable development and cultural understanding are commonplace in many educational contexts. Development education has been recognised as one of the educational discourses that has influenced the acceptance of these terms, for both policy-makers and practitioners. This ground-breaking volume addresses the history, theoretical influences, practices and impact of development education in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. Chapters include how development education evolved, the influence of theorists such as Paulo Freire, the practices of aid and development agencies, and the impact of governments seeking evidence of public understanding of and engagement with development. The Theory and Practice of Development Education provides essential reading for anyone engaged in re-thinking and reflecting upon the educational needs of a globalised society, and seeking approaches towards learning that place social justice at the heart of that practice. It will be of particular interest to academics and postgraduate students in the fields of development education, international education and globalisation.

Type: Book
Title: The Theory and Practice of Development Education: A pedagogy for global social justice
ISBN-13: 97811388047609
DOI: 10.4324/9781315752730
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315752730
Language: English
Keywords: Development Studies, Environment, Social Work, Urban Studies, Education, Global Development
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10019289
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