Bridging East and West Educational Divides in Singapore

Autor/in	Kumar, Prem
Titel	Bridging East and West Educational Divides in Singapore
Quelle	In: Comparative Education, 49 (2013) 1, S.72-87 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0305-0068
DOI	10.1080/03050068.2012.740221
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Power Structure; Economic Progress; Cultural Pluralism; Talent; Educational Change; Competition; Asian Culture; Values; Global Approach; Reputation; Language Usage; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Comparative Education; Singapore + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Economic growth; Wirtschaftswachstum; Kulturpluralismus; Begabung; Hochbegabung; Bildungsreform; Wettkampf; Wertbegriff; Globales Denken; Sprachgebrauch; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft; Singapur
Abstract	In Asia, we are witnessing an era where the pendulum of power is swaying towards the East with the rising economic strength of China and India. Singapore is at the "crossroads" between the East and West of these most populous nations on earth. Although Singapore may appear the most Westernised country in Asia, she is nevertheless a multicultural Asian society. Having the most open economy in the world, Singapore is affected by the process of globalisation. This takes on an added dimension and speed as nations compete for talent and find ways to internationalise and transform their education for sustainable competitive advantage. Singapore's education system, regarded as one of the best performing in the world, offers a unique opportunity to explore the issues where East and West culture, values and systems meet. This article discusses and highlights what happens when East and West converge. In particular, the discussion will focus on the themes of East and West schism, globalisation and Singapore's aspirations to be a global hub, rankings and branding in education, and the use of the English language. (Contains 1 note and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10