Reforming Education in Developing Countries: From Neoliberalism to Communitarism By: Izhar Oplatka

Abstract

Copious literature has been published concerning educational reforms and the factors that influence and challenge their success in improving education systems in developed states (see: Cuban, 2013; Green & Luehrmann, 2007; Hargreaves and Shirley, 2009; Levin, 2001; Riggs, 2006;). Scholars have discussed this issue from a comparative viewpoint, relating to the effect of reform on administration, and policy-making and even examined psychological aspects of the education staff who perform the reforms. However, there has been very little scholastic consideration of reform in developing countries, despite the growing evidence that culture, context and regime shape the appearance of an education system.

Keywords

• reform,education,Developing Countries,Neoliberalism to Communitarism

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