EAN: 9789811329739

EQUITY IN EXCELLENCE GEBUNDEN

This book offers a comprehensive picture of high-performing East Asian education systems 
beyond their outstanding achievements in international assessments  such as PISA and TIMSS.
Situating excellence within discussions of equity  it contextualises the conceptions and
pursuits of equity amid the development of education systems  policy and curricula in selected
East Asian societies. While parallels could be observed across the systems  including
high-stakes assessment culture  increasing credentialism and high investment of family
educational resources  there are also divergences in approaches and outcomes relating to equity
policies and practices. In light of the challenges presented by low fertility rates  ageing
populations  migration  and the economic demands of the 21st century  the book addresses these
systems' attempts to cater to further diversified student populations and maintain equity in
excellence. As the international community relentlessly seeks to enhance equity in education 
there is much these East Asian education systems can share. This book has appeal
internationally to researchers  policymakers  educators  and anyone interested in East Asian
education and equity.

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