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245	0	4	_aThe value of primary education in the developing world : _btransforming the lives of people and communities / _cedited by Oscar Alberto Ramirez.
264		1	_aBurlington, Ontario : _bSociety Publishing, _c2023.
300			_axv, 228 pages : _billustrations ; _c24 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aIntroduction to primary education -- Finding purpose in primary education -- Contemporary perspectives on primary education -- New horizons for primary education -- Key learning priorities for primary education -- Philosophical debates and approaches to primary education -- Innovation in primary education -- The future of primary education -- Concluding remarks.
520			_a"Many people that operate in the world of development economics and sustainable development have concluded that education is the key to success. This is evidenced by several studies indicating the positive relationship between education and prosperity as well as well-being in many instances. Given the limited funds that may be available for education, some countries have focused on primary education as a starting point. The alternative of higher education may have elitist connotations that are not normatively acceptable. The rationale is that if you get children when they are still young, you have the chance to give them the skills and confidence to explore the world later in life. There is a particular focus on primary education because it is thought to be a relatively easy option when compared to other approaches such as focusing on secondary or tertiary education. Moreover, there is an implicit assumption that primary education brings significant results to the table in terms of improving human welfare. It is for this reason that universal primary education has become a mantra and a goal for all those who are interested in lifting many countries out of poverty. The education sector is generally receiving a lot of attention from policy makers. However, the primary level of education is of particular interest. Primary education is going to be the key to sustainable development. Therefore, it must be understood and contextualized depending on the different people that access this type of social service. The education that is provided to children must be meaningful and relevant to their context. At the same time, education must prepare young people for competitiveness on the global stage where there is a high unemployment rate and the increasing threats of technology which will takeaway many of the jobs that were traditionally available to young people. Countries that are looking for prosperity will have to invest in primary education. However, that investment must be informed by experiences from those that have implemented universal and piecemeal education systems. Education must have a purpose. For example, some communities are using education to deal with such community dysfunction and address long-standing problems such as gender inequality. In the West and Global North, this education has tackled issues such as racism and xenophobia. The rationale is that someone who is educated is less likely to engage in destructive behavior. Of course, there are critics of the current education system who might argue that education makes things worse. For example, an education system that is steeped in colonial over tones and undertones is unlikely to empower people in the developing world. Similarly, an education that is devoid o skills is not going to satisfy the needs of the world today. This book explores the value and limitations of primary education. It is intended for undergraduates that have an interest in issues of education regardless of their specialization. Therefore, this book is written from an eclectic, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary perspective. After all, that is the nature of education regards of whether it is primary or comes in other forms. I hope you enjoy reading the book and learn something from it." -- Back cover
650		0	_aPrimary education.
650		0	_aPrimary education _xSocial aspects.
650		0	_aPrimary education _xInnovation.
650		0	_aCurriculum planning _xPrimary education.
650		0	_aPrimary education _xDeveloping countries.
700	1		_aRamirez, Oscar Alberto, _eeditor.
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