A Problem-Solving Approach to Addressing Current Global Challenges in Education

This paper begins with an analysis of global problems shaping education, particularly as they impact upon learning and life chances. In addressing these problems a range of philosophical positions and controversies are considered, including: traditional romantic and institutional views of schooling;...

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Published in:British journal of educational studies 2013-03, Vol.61 (1), p.49-62
Main Authors: Chapman, Judith D., Aspin, David N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Barriers
Change Strategies
Education
Education systems
Educational Change
Educational objectives
Educational Philosophy
Educational Policy
Educational sociology
Educational Strategies
Educational Trends
Fundamental Concepts
global
Global Approach
Globalisation
Globalization
Holistic Approach
Inclusive education
inclusive problem solving
International Education
International Studies
Learning
life chances
Lifelong Learning
Neoliberalism
Performance Factors
Policy Analysis
Postmodernism
Problem Solving
Public Policy
Schooling
Sustainable Development
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Summary:This paper begins with an analysis of global problems shaping education, particularly as they impact upon learning and life chances. In addressing these problems a range of philosophical positions and controversies are considered, including: traditional romantic and institutional views of schooling; and more recent maximalist, neo-liberal, emancipatory and post-modern-perspectives of lifelong learning. In this paper we argue that these do not represent 'the last word' on the provision of learning and the enhancement of life chances and instead we put forward an alternative view based upon the notion of adopting an inclusive problem-solving approach, which we believe may be better suited to offering solutions to the various global problems that have been identified or that are still emerging. We believe that such an approach addresses and expands the individual, social, economic and political features of education and conduces to the improvement and expansion of learning and life chances.
ISSN:0007-1005
1467-8527
DOI:10.1080/00071005.2012.756166