Overview
Explores how technology has the potential to transform education, teaching and learning in the Middle East
Highlights learning, creativity and openness as aspects of the Knowledge Economy
Examines why education policies fail when directly transplanted to the Middle East without adaption
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“Michael Lightfoot provides an insightful examination of how the knowledge economy has been introduced to the emerging societies of the Middle East. This analysis provides important lessons learned as we continue to struggle with how best to adapt “western” and “modern” policies in cultures that have their own unique history, values, traditions, and trajectories of change that do not necessarily align with the priorities of the Global North. This book is important reading for anyone interested not only in the Middle East, but in thinking critically about how best to change the dominant discourse that has thus far driven development projects around the world.” (Professor Jo B Berger, Associate Dean, Center for International Education, University of Massachusetts, USA)
“Dr Lightfoot’s case study on the over use of school based technologies as a main driver of school reforms is in line with Michael Fullan’s (2011) view that relying on technology alone to improve student learning outcomes is a myth. The development of system wide ‘professional capital’ and teachers leading school reforms ‘from the middle’ is likely to be much more effective. That’s not to say that technology will not play its part in changing a school system for the better. Rather it needs to be leveraged strategically, purposefully and deliberately. There is no one better positioned to do this than someone, like Dr. Lightfoot, who has worked in education systems that have tried and failed to improve their system using technology alone. This book will make a welcome addition to education policy makers who do not want to make expensive mistakes when reforming their schools.” (Ian R. Haslam, Professor & Dean, Health Athletics Wellness & Kinesiology,Cabrillo College, USA)
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Book Title: Education Technology Policies in the Middle East
Book Subtitle: Globalisation, Neoliberalism and the Knowledge Economy
Authors: Michael Lightfoot
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33266-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-33265-9Published: 28 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81471-1Published: 30 April 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-33266-6Published: 14 September 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 191
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations
Topics: Educational Technology, Educational Policy and Politics, Technology and Digital Education, Computers and Education, Globalization, Middle Eastern Politics