International and Comparative Education offers detailed and wide-ranging illustrations of the ways in which comparison can illuminate our understanding of contemporary education systems by exploring issues in relation to specific educational sectors, from early-years and primary schooling, through to further, adult and higher education.

Key areas and debates examined include:

• Alternative education provision








• Early-years pedagogy and training








• Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in primary schooling








• Work-related learning in secondary schools








• The world of private tutoring








• Economic austerity and further education








• Apprenticeships and vocational education








• Adult education and training








• Higher education in a globalised world








• Teacher training and international rankings.

Drawing on these wide-ranging themes across a number of national contexts to provoke critical thinking and reflection, each chapter includes discussion points and further reading, providing a valuable resource for all Education Studies students.