Articulates critical historical phenomena and postulates how future directions of the field may evolve.

Explores the evolution and current state of the scholarly field of comparative and international education over 200 years of development.

Explores international educational practices and behaviours through new research and a review of existing research, with chapters spread across six parts:Part I: The Status of Comparative Education Research; Part II: Measurement Methods in Comparative Education Research; Part III: Research Practices in Comparative Studies of Education; Part IV: Lessons from International Comparisons of Student Behaviors; Part V: International Comparisons of Instruction; and Part VI:Influence of Large-Scale Assessments on Policy

Offers a practical and approachable overview of central theories in comparative and international education (CIE). The chapters focus in depth on specific theoretical perspectives and seek to elucidate the histories, assumptions, and recent developments of these theories.

Compares and contrasts the results of international student assessments in ten countries.

This book provides annual data on the structure, finances, and performance of education systems in the OECD's 34 member countries, as well as a number of partner countries.

Tracks progress toward the 6 goals identified at the 2000 World Education Forum. Each annual report focuses on a different theme.

designed to give policy makers, researchers, educational leaders, administrators and teachers a robust, non-specialist source to inform strategic thinking and stimulate reflection on the challenges facing education.