Values And Visions The Role Of Education In The New Millennium Report Of The Theme Conference 2000 Held By The Ministers For Education And Research

The interwoven futures of humanity and our planet are under threat. Urgent action, taken together, is needed to change course and reimagine our futures.

This edited collection looks at the changes to the status of the child and childhood wrought by globalization.

This book is about the power of education: the kind of education that simultaneously improves the quality of life both of individuals and the wider society. It explains why education must be viewed as a basic human right, as a value in and of itself, and reviews the evidence on how education builds the human resources that individuals and nations need to be productive, to continue to learn, to solve problems, to be creative, and to live together and with nature in peace and harmony. When nations ensure that such an education is accessible to all throughout their lives, education becomes the engine of sustainable development – economic, social, moral and cultural. The book is unique in that it covers the development of education at all levels in all countries of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, using the latest international data bases, while blending in analyses of both quantitate and qualitative research.

An investigation into how schools can influence the developing values of young people is given in this book. The authors first look, from the perspective of educationalists and policy makers, at values within contemporary education; in particular, moral, spiritual, democratic and environmental values together with arts and health education. Secondly, they focus on the values of pupils and schools, examining school aims and mission statements, the formal curriculum, school ethos and assessment of children's development.; Insights are provided with guidance on how values may be most effectively incorporated into the activities of the schools. This book is intended to be of use as a practical and informative guide to all those involved in primary and secondary education and those interested in values education generally.

Researchers can use this report to find information on global trends & developments in education & educational policies affecting teachers, their status & work, & their education & training. Includes data on key aspects of education in over 180 countries.

This document contains information about, from, and related to a seminar that was convened to bring together senior members of all sectors of education with representatives of business to examine the "UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Report on Education for the 21st Century" (also known as the Delors Report). "Introduction" (John P. Keeves) presents an overview of the seminar's purpose, which was to extend the original idea of Learning to Be into four pillars underlying education and life, which are as follows: learning to be, learning to know, learning to do, and learning to live together. A list of seminar participants is provided. "Education for the 21st Century: A South Australian Perspective" (G. Spring) examines the following topics: the significance of the Delors report; the purpose, outcomes, and recommendations of the Melbourne conference "Education for the 21st Century in the Asia Pacific Region"; the conference's significance in shaping new policy initiatives and directions in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region; and directions for Australian education in the 21st century. A seminar discussion is provided that focuses on the following themes: globalization, identity, citizenship, and values; education and the economic future of South Australia; new technologies; education and the world of work; adult lifelong learning; universities and research; and teachers and teacher education. Presented next are conclusions and recommendations. The following supporting papers conclude the document: "From Recurrent Education to Lifelong Learning" (R.J. Ryan); "Learning: The Treasure Within--An Introduction and Comment" (J.P. Keeves); and "Implications of the Delors Report for Schooling in South Australia" (G.R. Teasdale). (MN)