Education in Non-EU Countries in Western and Southern Europe [Paperback]

Education in Non-EU Countries in Western and Southern Europeis a critical reference guide to the development of education in Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland and the Vatican City.

The chapters, written by regional experts, provide detailed studies of educational systems, which are considered in the light of the broader international trends and developments. Key themes include educational reform and the quality of education, educational change processes in post-socialist transition, the Europeanization of higher education, and the unique challenges of educational provision faced by microstates. Including guides to available online datasets, this book is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers.

Series Editor Preface,Colin Brock(University of Durham, UK)
Introduction: An Overview of Contrasts and Similarities of Education in Non-EU Countries in Western and Southern Europe,Terra Sprague (University of Bristol, UK)
1. Iceland: Educational Structure and Development,J?n Torfi J?nasson (University of Iceland, Iceland) andGunnhildur ?skarsd?ttir(University of Iceland, Iceland)
2. Norway: Formal Education and its Role in Education and Development,Tone Skinningsrud (University of Troms?, Norway) and Birgit Brock-Utne (University of Oslo, Norway)
3. Norway: New Approaches to Governance and Leadership,Jorunn M?ller (University of Oslo, Norway)
4. Switzerland: Between the Federal Structure and Global Challenges,Matthis Behrens (IRDP Institut de Recherche et de Documentation P?dagogique)
5. Switzerland: Teacher Education,Lucien Criblez (University of Z?rich, Switzerland)
6. Albania: An Overview,Meg P. Gardinier(Florida International University, USA)
7. Bosnia and HerzegovinalÄ