Cultural Foundations of Learning

Cultural Foundations of Learning

Author: Jin Li

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-03-26

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0521768292

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Describes fundamental differences in learning beliefs between the Western mind model and the East Asian virtue model of learning.


East is East, West is West?

East is East, West is West?

Author: Guofang Li

Publisher: New York : P. Lang

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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Annotation Li (education, State U. of New York at Buffalo) examines the experiences of four Chinese immigrant children and their families adjusting to daily life and schooling in Saskatoon, Canada, with a specific focus on the interrelationship between literacy and culture. She analyzes the meaning of schooling with reference to the children's home literacy experiences and their parents' perspectives, and the influence of the parents' cultural values on their children's literacy learning. She concludes that home literacy practices are complex and multifaceted, and offers suggestions for classroom teachers, policy makers, and immigrant parents. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


On the East-west Slope

On the East-west Slope

Author: Attila Melegh

Publisher: Central European University Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9789637326240

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Melegh's work offers a powerful analysis of the sociological and symbolic meanings of East-West in Europe after the end of the Cold War. While the fundamental poles of East and West remain, both their meaning and their relationship to one another have shifted profoundly since the late 1970s. Melegh exposes the underbelly of liberal characterizations of East-West, highlighting the polarizing effect of extreme nationalism and ethnic racism. The theoretical underpinnings of this work involve the ideas of preeminent theorists such as Karl Mannheim, Michel Foucault and more recently Maria Todorova and Iver Neumann. This work casts into fine relief how the "East-West Slope" oriented negatively from West to East has emerged from liberal characterizations of this project. The book analyzes the historical change in East-West discourses from a modernizationist type to a new/old civilizational one. In addition, this is one of the first attempts to link post-colonial analysis to developments in Eastern Europe.


North, South, East, and West

North, South, East, and West

Author: Meg Greve

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1615906967

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Young Readers Learn About North, South, East, And West Through Simple Text And Photos.


East-West Dialogue in Knowledge and Higher Education

East-West Dialogue in Knowledge and Higher Education

Author: Ruth Hayhoe

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-09-16

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1315480190

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This work is a dialogue on alternative approaches to knowledge and higher education characteristic of the Western University. Western scholars approach these issues from the viewpoint of the challenges facing the university and Eastern contributors explore parallel issues in their societies.


Philosophy East / West

Philosophy East / West

Author: Oren Ergas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1119147336

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Philosophy East/West showcases new scholarship in the philosophy of education and contemplative studies, paying particular attention to the intersection of mindfulness, evidence-based science, and wisdom traditions. Moves beyond simplistic explanations of “Eastern” and “Western” to explore the complexity and diversity of various wisdom traditions Investigates the effect of mindfulness-based curricular interventions on current educational theory and practice Uses insights from important Western philosophers—including Heidegger, Levinas, and Foucault—to situate contemplative practice within contemporary educational theory Emphasizes the importance of transcultural and intercultural approaches in the philosophy of education


Cross-Cultural Studies in Curriculum

Cross-Cultural Studies in Curriculum

Author: Claudia Eppert

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-09-14

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1136792759

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This volume broadens the horizon of educational research in North America by introducing a comprehensive dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophies and perspectives on the subject of curriculum theory and practice. It is a very timely work in light of the progressively globalized nature of education and educational studies and the increasing


What the West Can Learn From the East

What the West Can Learn From the East

Author: Dennis M. McInerney

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 160752998X

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Education, East and West, is today mostly Western in orientation. Asian perspectives remain relatively unrepresented in curricula, pedagogy and administrative structures. This volume has brought together authors researching in Asia who redress this imbalance and describe what the West can learn from the East. Topics covered include conceptions of and approaches to effective learning and teaching, self-regulated learning, perceived causes of success and failure, valuing of education, peer influences and classroom behavior, creativity, teacher commitment, class size, motivation, future goals, and other influences on effective learning. Shared insights from the research and theorizing presented should provide a fascinating perspectives for educators and administrators charged with providing cutting-edge, research-based educational best practices in diverse cultural and social environments internationally.