Learning to Change: The Experience of Transforming Education in South East Europe

By Central European University Press

A collection of first-person narratives by specialists in the field of education in South East Europe. The contributors are recognized leaders in civil society, government, academia and schools. Their works chronicle the profound effect armed conflict, political transition, and the increasing openness the region has experienced on education. It is a significant achievement as it is the work of individuals who are involved in the field and have a first hand perspective on issues of education in the region.

The essays shed light on the reality of the educational reforms: they are far from beeing linear progressive processes, on the contrary, they are very often paradoxical and even controversial.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Central European University Press
• Release date: Jun 1, 2005
• ISBN: 9786155211966

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[seaside1reader · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

"Politics and education are extricably linked. National reform in education cannot happen without sustained political will. Change at all levels of the education system can be fuelled or blocked by politics." These word were written to describe the circumstances and environment faced by those who wished to change and enhance the countries of south east Europe after the fall of communism. However, in reality, they describe the challenges faced by educators and those seeking educational reform in every country. There is much to be learned by the stories contained in this book. Thank you for sharing them.