Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES)

Education in Developing, Emerging, and Developed Countries: Different Worlds, Common Challenges: Comparative and International Education and the New World / 8

Introduction

Charl Wolhuter

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Louise Fullard, Charl Wolhuter, Aaron Nhlapo & Hennie Steyn

Exploring Programme Delivery in the Further Education and Training Phase of South African Secondary Schools amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Mitigation Strategies and Transformative Approaches / 15

Karen Biraimah, Leon Roets & Brianna Kurtz

The Impact of a Eurocentric Curriculum on Students from the Global South and North / 23

Aikaterini Sklavenitou

Secondary Teachers’ Education Programs to Promote a Positive Learning Climate through the Cases of France, Greece, and England: The Planning of a Research / 29

Nikolaos Neveskiotis

Life Skills as an Integral Part of a Comprehensive Education: A Research Proposal for Educational Policies in Compulsory Education in Greece, Germany, and Finland / 37

Nomthandazo Buthelezi & Nonhlanhla Desiree Maseko

Supporting the Transition of Learners with Learning Disabilities into a Special Class: An Informal Transition Support Training Model / 44

Aigerim Kosherbayeva, Ardak Alipbek, Rinad Kosherbayev, Aknyr Baimahova, Albina Niyazova

Effective Ways of Modernization and Internationalization of Education in Kazakhstan / 53

Part 2: International Education Issues

Obed Mfum-Mensah

Between “Scylla and Charybdis”? Trusteeship, African-China Relations, and Education Policy and Practice / 59

Coenraad Jurgens

Injuries in Mechanical Technology Workshops at South African Public Schools / 67

Amy Sarah Padayachee

A Silent Revolution is Unfolding and the Weapon is Collaborative Leadership / 75

Carlo Daniels, Ewelina K. Niemczyk & Zacharias L. de Beer

Challenges Associated with Sustainable Research Capacity Building: A Comparative Study between BRICS Nations and African Countries / 82

Gergana Sakarski

Are Homeschoolers Happy with Their Educational Experience? / 89

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L. S. Hilton

Dealing with a Nightmare Situation – Teachers in English Schools and Trans/gender Distressed/gender Dysphoria Students / 97

Ricardo Lozano

Educational Leadership Matters: Educational Leadership Preparation Matters Too / 107

Gillian L. S. Hilton

School Counsellors in England, Tackling a Children’s Mental Health Crisis / 113

Mashraky Mustary

Private Tutoring in Bangladesh: Its Implications and Suggestions for Policy Change, in Order to Mitigate Its Adverse Effects on the Education System / 121

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Francisco Flores-Cuevas, Felipe-Anastacio González-González, Luz-Maria Zuñiga-Medina, Graciela-Esperanza Giron-Villacis, Irma-Carolina Gonzalez-Sanchez, Joaquin Torres-Mata

Reflections on Language Development in Infants / 129

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Lorna M Dreyer & Annaly M Strauss

Affirming Inclusive Education at University: A Case of Two Sub-Sahara African Universities / 136

Gertrude Shotte

Widening and Narrowing Pedagogical Spaces: Imperatives for English Language Teaching Approaches / 145

Gordana Stankovska, Fatime Ziberi & Dimitar Dimitrovski

Service Quality and Student Satisfaction in Higher Education / 153

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Examine the Notion That AI Has Come to Replace Education Jobs in Classroom Teaching and Learning Done by Human Beings / 161

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Queen Chioma Nworgu & Chinuru Achinewhu

Challenges Faced by International Students Studying in the United Kingdom with Main Focus on Nigerian Students / 169

Mabatho Sedibe

Career Opportunities for Diverse Women in South Africa with Special Reference to Aviation: Life Orientation Perspectives / 176

Tebogo Jillian Mampane & Sharon Thabo Mampane

Mentoring Higher Education Leaders and Managers through Contextual Intelligence / 183

Tebogo Jillian Mampane

The Induction and Mentorship of New Practitioners in Early Childhood Education Centres: The South African Context / 191

List of Contributors / 199

List of BCES Conference Books / 200

Volume 21 | 2023

Recovering Education

Using the Experiences and Learning Acquired to Build New and Better Education Systems

BCES Conference Books, 2023, Volume 21

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., de Beer, Z. L., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Quire format 70x100/16, printed quires 19

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

Paperback, 304 pages

Published by BCES

Printed by Investpress

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2023

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISSN 1314-4693 (print)

ISBN 978-619-7326-13-0 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-14-7 (print)

Contents - Split files

Recovering Education: Using the Experiences and Learning Acquired to Build New and Better Education Systems / 10

Preface / 9

Introduction

Gillian L. S. Hilton & Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Charl Wolhuter

Towards the Recovery of Education: Reaching for 2030 and Comparative and International Education / 23

Hennie Steyn

Empowering Parents to Support their Children to Survive and Thrive in School: A Present-Day Challenge / 29

Nonhlanhla Maseko

Life beyond Foster Care: Transitional Tools to Support Youth with Disabilities into Adulthood / 36

James Michael Brant

The Most Underserved Populations: How Rich and Poor Orphans Rise Together / 43

Marco A. Navarro-Leal & Dilsa Estela Muñoz-Muñoz

New Rurality and Traditional Families. Multigrade Schools in Colombia and Mexico during Pandemics / 49

Martin Boško, Hana Voňková, Ondřej Papajoanu & Angie Moore

A Comparison of Response Styles Between Different Groups of Czech and New Zealand Students Participating in PISA 2018 / 55

Nomthandazo Buthelezi & Nonhlanhla Maseko

Family Support for Learners with Mild Intellectual Disabilities during Transition / 61

Part 2: International Education Issues

Carlo Daniels, Ewelina K Niemczyk & Zacharias L de Beer

Challenges Associated with Implementation of Sustainability-oriented Principles and Practices: Lessons Learnt from South African Universities / 68

Johan Beckmann

The Non-recoverability of an Education System and the Resetting Option: Case South Africa / 75

André du Plessis

What Happened to ‘Educational’ in Educational Management and Leadership? The Rise of Managerialism / 82

Leon Roets, Brianna Kurtz & Karen Biraimah

The Impact of the Racial and Economic Divides on Access to Quality Education in South Africa and the United States / 89

Obed Mfum-Mensah

“Transgressive” Instruction as Cultural Production: Teaching Strategies to Disrupt the “Dirty Gossips” about Sub-Saharan “Africa” / 96

Noziphiwo Cleopatra Kgati & Zacharias L de Beer

Towards Enhancing Open Distance Learning Students’ Roles and Responsibilities: An African Epistemological Perspective / 103

Coenraad Jurgens

Safety in Mechanical Technology Workshops at South African Public Schools / 110

Gergana Sakarski

Evaluation of Homeschoolers’ Soft Skills: Initial Survey Results / 117

Martin Boško, Ondřej Papajoanu, Angie Moore & Hana Voňková

Examining Paradoxical Associations Between Students’ Questionnaire Responses and Their Achievement Across PISA Cycles: The Case of Teacher Support / 124

Ilse Doyer, Wilna L Bean & André du Plessis

A Time-on-Task Analysis of Teaching and Learning Productivity / 131

Tshepo T. Tapala

Professional Development Programmes: Learning Platforms for the Advancement of Departmental Heads and Schools as Organisations / 139

Shantha Naidoo

South African Educators’ Responses to Racial Integration in Public Secondary Schools / 145

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L. S. Hilton

Teaching a Female Profession: Is That a Problem? / 152

Godsend T. Chimbi & Loyiso C. Jita

Nurturing Learners’ Research Skills Through Project-Based Learning: A Capability Approach Traversing Three Countries / 159

René Beyers & André du Plessis

The Application of Professional Discretion by South African Public School Principals / 166

Bonjeer Tamilka

Conducting Experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Remote Learning Environments during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic: Approaches and Policy Implications / 173

Claudio-Rafael Vásquez-Martínez, Francisco Flores-Cuevas, Felipe-Anastacio González-González, Luz-María Zúñiga-Medina, Idalia Castillo-González, Irma-Carolina González-Sánchez, Joaquín Torres-Mata

Pedagogical Trends, Various Approaches / 180

Siphokazi Kwatubana

The Role of Principals as Instructional Leaders in the Implementation of ICT Curriculum in South African Public Schools / 185

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Steve Greenfield

The Importance of Being ‘Pulled Up Short’: Can a Transdisciplinary Approach Help Deliver? / 191

Gordana Stankovska, Dimitar Dimitrovski & Imran Memedi

Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health among University Students / 198

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu & Queen Chioma Nworgu

Examine Important Strategic Roles of Leadership and Management of Teachers’ Retention and Impact on Organisational Performance with Reference to an HE Institution in Inner London / 206

Princess Adaeze Chuku-Ashiegbu

Labour Rights of Lecturers in Private Universities in Nigeria / 213

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Black Lecturers Matter: Exploring the Views of BAME Staff in Education on Organisational Culture and Opportunities for Black Staff in Promotion to Higher Positions / 219

Marius Smit

Social Media in Schools – A Comparative Legal and Educational Perspective / 226

Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu

Understanding Principled Leadership Through the Lens of Fraud Diamond Theory / 233

Chinuru Achinewhu

Law Practice and Education in Nigeria: The Importance of Technology / 240

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Ewelina K Niemczyk

Higher Education as a Sustainable Service Provider in a Rapidly Changing World / 247

JP Rossouw

Rebuilding Higher Education by Combating Researcher Isolation / 254

Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang

The Strategies of Reforming Higher Education in China under Global Competition / 261

Zoltán Rónay & Ewelina K Niemczyk

Higher Education as a Change Agent: Exploring Interconnection of Academic Freedom and Sustainable Development / 267

Jan B Khumalo

School Management Support for Parental Involvement in Education / 273

Maja Stojanović & Susan M. Yelich Biniecki

Training Adult Education Researchers in a Remote Doctoral Program: Experiences, Reflections, and Suggestions for Moving Forward / 280

Oliver Tafadzwa Gore & Anesu Sam Ruswa

Non-monetary Poverty: Addressing Issues of Student Deprivation in South African Higher Education / 287

List of Contributors / 294

List of BCES Conference Books / 296

How to Cite the Papers Published in This Volume / 298

Volume 20 | 2022

Towards the Next Epoch of Education

BCES Conference Books, Volume 20, 2022

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., de Beer, L., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

256 pages

Published online by BCES

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2022

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-12-3 (online)

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20^th Volume of BCES Conference Books / 9

Preface

Nikolay Popov

Introduction

Charl Wolhuter

Towards the Next Epoch of Education: The Problem of Periodisation of the History of Comparative and International Education / 11

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Louise Fullard, Hennie Steyn & Charl Wolhuter

Handling the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic by a South African Secondary School: A Case Study / 18

Varkey George, Lynette Jacobs & Merle Hodges

Virtual Monitoring and Evaluation of Capacity Development in Higher Education Projects: Lessons for the Future / 25

Shantha Naidoo & Zacharias Louw De Beer

International Perspective on Managing Racial Integration in Secondary Schools / 33

Konstantinos Karras

The Importance of Acquiring Soft Skills by Future Primary Teachers: A Comparative Study / 41

Part 2: International Education Issues

Fleetwood Jerry de Kock, Zacharias Louw de Beer, Charl C Wolhuter & Ferdinand Jacobus Potgieter

Religion as an External Determinant of the Education Systems of the BRICS Member Countries: A Comparative Study / 49

Hendrik Abraham Du Plessis & Danielle Steenkamp

The Structure for Teaching as a Component of the Education Systems of South Africa and India: A Comparative Study / 57

Johan Beckmann

Thoughts on the Impending Third Epoch of School Education Policy in South Africa / 65

Annerie Kruger, Dorita du Toit & Niekie vd Merwe

Education Students’ and Lecturers’ Experiences of the Effectiveness of Physical Education Teacher Training in Distance Education Mode / 72

Martha Matashu

Education, Human Capital Formation and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Conceptual Analysis / 80

Shantha Naidoo & Noorullah Shaikhnag

Managing Racial Integration in BRICS Higher Education Institutions / 87

Irem Altinkalp, Hana Vonkova & Angie Moore

The Policy of Inclusion: A Comparative Analysis of Refugee Education Policies in Germany and Turkey / 94

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L. S. Hilton

NQT to ECT – the New Induction Programme for Teachers in England: An Overview / 101

Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang & Vera Meng-meng Yan

Chasing a Balance between Equity and Quality: The New High-Quality Schools Project in Shanghai, China / 109

Gergana Sakarski

Overview of the Home-schooling Phenomenon in Bulgaria / 117

Angie Moore, Hana Vonkova & Irem Altinkalp

Examining the Relationship between Exposure to English in Non-Language Classes and Motivation to Use English during Free Time Activities / 124

Corene De Wet

Gender Themes in Jeff Kinney’s Diaries of a Wimpy Kid / 130

Godsend T. Chimbi & Loyiso C. Jita

Ubuntu: The Pursuit of an Indigenous Curriculum Reform Policy in Post-colonial Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa / 137

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Francisco Flores-Cuevas, Felipe-Anastacio Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Luz-Maria Zuñiga-Medina, Maria-De-Jesus Arjona-Ulloa, Joaquin Torres-Mata

Reflections on the Training of Researchers in the Development of Educational Competences / 145

Mashraky Mustary

Collaborative Governance and Civil Society: A Comparison between Japan and Bangladesh Educational Policies / 151

Raya Mihaylova

Technology as an Actor in Communication between Teachers and Parents: the Case of Electronic Diaries / 159

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Su Xu

Beginning Teachers Training System in Shanghai: How to Guarantee the Teaching Profession from the Start? / 166

James Michael Brant

Teacher Care, a Fulcrum for Excellent and Equitable Education and Society or As Goes Teacher Care, So Goes Society / 174

Gordana Stankovska, Imran Memedi & Svetlana Pandilovska Grncarovska

Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities / 181

Snježana Dobrota

Preschool Children’s Music Preferences for Classical Music and World Music / 189

Part 5: Law and Education

René Beyers & André du Plessis

Professional Discretion of School Principals: A South African Education Law Perspective / 196

Sharon Thabo Mampane & Tebogo Jillian Mampane

ECCE Centre Managers’ Understanding of Instructional Leadership in Rural South Africa / 203

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Zoltán Rónay & Ewelina K Niemczyk

Institutional Autonomy and Academic Freedom in the Light of National Regulatory Frameworks: Glance at Hungary and South Africa / 209

JP Rossouw

Disruptive Forces Towards Innovation in Higher Education Institutions in 2022 and Beyond / 216

Carlo Daniels & Ewelina K Niemczyk

Strengthening Sustainable Development in Academic Activities: Focus on Teacher Training and Professional Development / 224

André du Plessis

Statutes and Case Law as Sources for Discourse Analysis When Researching South African Education Reform through a Complexity Theory Lens / 231

Oliver Gore & Johan Botha

Exploring Inequality in South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through Vignettes / 237

Erika Kruger

A Personal Account of a Chance Encounter with Postqualitative Inquiry at the Foot of a Mountain / 245

List of Contributors / 252

BCES Conference Books / 255

Volume 19 | 2021

New Challenges to Education: Lessons from Around the World

BCES Conference Books, Volume 19 , 2021

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., de Beer, L., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

300 pages

Published online by BCES

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2021

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-11-6 (online)

Contents - Split files

New Challenges to Education: Lessons from Around the World / 9

Preface

Nikolay Popov

Introduction

Zoltán Rónay & Ewelina K Niemczyk

A Worldwide Pandemic and Academic Freedom: Challenges of the Changing Landscape / 10

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Charl Wolhuter

“Lessons from Around the World”: Raison d’être and Achilles Heel of Comparative and International Education / 17

Lynette Jacobs & Lize-Mari Mitchell

What Was in the News? Conversations on Internationalisation of Higher Education in University World News in 2020 / 23

Hana Vonkova, Angie Moore, Katerina Kralova & Jo-Yu Lee

English as a Foreign Language and Motivation for Learning: A Comparative Perspective / 30

Part 2: International Organizations and Education

Zacharias Louw de Beer & Serita Greyling

Technology as an External Determinant of the Education Systems of South Africa and India: A Comparative Study / 37

Johan Beckmann

International Involvement and Education in South Africa: From Hope to Disenchantment / 45

Leentjie van Jaarsveld

Special Education in BRICS: A Comparative Overview / 53

Carlo Daniels & Ewelina K Niemczyk

Responding to Twenty-first Century Societal Trends through Nurturing Globally Competent Citizens / 60

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L. S. Hilton

Sex and Relationships Education in England – a Policy Causing Problems for Schools / 68

Brianna Kurtz, Leon Roets & Karen Biraimah

Global Education Inequities: A Comparative Study of the United States and South Africa / 76

Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang

The Quality Assurance Movement: A Lesson from Hong Kong Schools / 83

Hana Vonkova & Angie Moore

Motivation of Students for English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Current Research Foci in Different Countries / 91

Godsend T. Chimbi & Loyiso C. Jita

Teachers’ Life-history Narratives and Reform Policy Implementation at Classroom Level / 98

Siphokazi Kwatubana & Vivian Molaodi

Leadership Styles that Would Enable School Leaders to Support the Wellbeing of Teachers during COVID-19 / 106

Siphokazi Kwatubana & Vivian Thuso Molaodi

Ensuring the Continuation of School Feeding Programmes during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of “New Normal” Management / 113

Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu

Exploring Challenges of Supervising Postgraduate Students in Open Distance Learning in Higher Education Settings / 119

Boyan Zahariev & Ilko Yordanov

An Assessment of Teacher Performance in “Teach for Bulgaria” Based on Value-added from Test Scores / 126

Ruslan Abdullaev

The Impact of National Independence and Globalization on the Status of English Language Instruction within Uzbekistan / 133

Daniela Petrušić

The Cultural Impact of Music on Society with a Special Emphasis on Consumerism / 138

Mashraky Mustary

Policies and Strategies to Improve Education in Bangladesh / 143

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Francisco Flores, Felipe Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Luz-María Zúñiga, Martha Guerra, Piero Espino, Eugenia Olaguez, Erika-Yadira García-Sosa, Maria-Ines Alvarez, Joaquin Torres-Mata

A Sketch of Reality: The Multigrade Classroom in Context of the Reform of Basic Education / 151

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Cheryl North, Kimberly C. Feldman, Michele L. Stites & Eugene C. Schaffer

Impact on Student Learning: The Contribution of a Professional Development Collaboration / 157

Marie J. Myers

New Challenges: Developing Explicit Pedagogies of Noticing / 167

Mapitso Veronica Kgabo

Challenges Experienced by Lecturers in Supporting Students at an Open Distance e-Learning Institution / 174

Gordana Stankovska, Dimitar Dimitrovski, Zebide Ibraimi & Imran Memedi

Online Learning, Social Presence and Satisfaction among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic / 181

Snježana Dobrota

Multicultural Music Education in the Context of Higher Education / 189

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Covid-19, a Rumour That Became Reality: The Impact on Business Education Students of Using Online Learning / 195

Queen Chioma Nworgu & Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs in the UK? / 203

Uchechi Bel-Ann Ordu

The Role of Teaching and Learning Aids/Methods in a Changing World / 210

Sharon Thabo Mampane

Discourse on ECD Practitioners’ Perceptions of Leadership Practices in a Multicultural Environment: The South African Context / 217

Tebogo Jillian Mampane

Revisiting the Tension between Management and Leadership Practices in Ensuring Quality Teaching and Learning / 224

Obraori Nmabunwa Peters Adiela & Chinuru Achinewhu

Safeguarding the Future and Right to Education of Children with Disabilities in Nigeria / 231

John Onyemauche Oparaduru

Quality Education and the Nigerian Dilemma: Imperatives for Counselling / 238

Chuku Princess Adaeze

Safety, Health and Welfare of Nigerian Workers as Entrenched under the Factories Act of 2004 / 246

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Ewelina K. Niemczyk

The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Institutions: Focus on Research and Teaching Practice / 253

JP Rossouw

The Implications of Physical Distancing during Covid-19 for Education Researchers / 260

Oliver Tafadzwa Gore

Students’ Perspectives regarding (Dis)advantage on Making Choices about Universities to Enrol in: A South African Case / 268

Dairai Darlington Dziwa & Louise Postma

Reorienting Art Teacher Education Pedagogy towards Learner Empowerment during COVID-19 Restrictions / 275

André du Plessis

Complexity Theory as Paradigm when Researching Education Reform: The South African Case / 282

Ondrej Papajoanu, Hana Vonkova & Jiri Stipek

Examining the Differences in Student Self-Assessment of Their Skills in English as a Foreign Language: A Pilot Study Comparing Male and Female Lower Secondary Students / 289

List of Contributors / 295

BCES Conference Books / 298

Volume 18 | 2020

Educational Reforms Worldwide

BCES Conference Books, Volume 18, 2020

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., de Beer, L., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

288 pages

Published online by BCES

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2020

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-10-9 (online)

Contents - Split files

A Picturesque Mosaic of Educational Reforms Worldwide / 9

Preface

Introduction

Nikolay Popov & Marina Pironkova

School Reforms in Bulgaria from the 9^th to the 21^st Century / 15

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Charl Wolhuter

Education Reforms Worldwide: Incoming Tide for Comparative and International Education / 27

Nikolay Popov & Vera Spasenović

School Counseling: A Comparative Study in 12 Countries / 34

Akvilė Naudžiūnienė

History Education as a Form of Value Indoctrination in Soviet Lithuania / 42

Part 2: International Organizations and Education

Louw de Beer, Deon Vos & Jeannine Myburgh

Homeschooling in the BRICS Members States: A Comparative Study / 49

Deon Vos, Hennie Steyn, Louw de Beer, Charl Wolhuter & Indra Persaud

Teaching as a Career Choice: Comparing the Persistent Challenges in South Africa and Seychelles / 56

Leentjie van Jaarsveld

Female School Principals in Canada and South Africa: An Overview / 63

Obed Mfum-Mensah

“Dirty Gossips”, Transnational Policy Borrowing and Lending, and Education Policy Discourse in Sub-Saharan Africa / 70

Vesselina Kachakova

The Potential of ICTs in Education Worldwide: A Review of Several International Studies / 77

Michelle Otto

Knowledge as Currency: A Comparative Exploration of the Relationship between Education Expenditure and Gross Domestic Product in the European Union and BRICS Countries / 82

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L.S. Hilton

Elective Home Schooling in England: A Policy in Need of Reform? / 87

Karen Biraimah & Brianna Kurtz

An Innovative Reform of Secondary Education for Immigrant Students in Southeastern USA / 95

Godsend T. Chimbi & Loyiso C. Jita

Putting the Cart before the Horse: Curriculum Reform Policy and Teachers’ Pedagogical Preferences / 102

Joana Quinta & Teresa Almeida Patatas

The Historical and Political Contexts that Led to the Educational Reforms in Angola / 109

Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu

Understanding Toxic Leadership in Higher Education Work Places through Betrayal Trauma Theory / 115

Maja Ljubetic, Toni Maglica & Željana Vukadin

Social and Emotional Learning and Play in Early Years / 122

Mashraky Mustary

The Impact of Teacher-Student Relationships in Public Schools, Private Schools, and Madrasahs in Bangladesh / 129

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Felipe Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Francisco Flores, Martha Guerra, Jose-Gerardo Cardona-T, Liliana Valdez-Jimenez, Piero Espino, Eugenia Olaguez, Humberto Muñoz, Jorge Chavoya, Hector Rendon, Luz-María Zúñiga, Yolanda Franco, Sandra-Yarely Rojas-Garcia, Maria-Ines Alvarez, Joaquin Torres-Mata, Erik-Moises Betancourt-Nuñez, Sergio-Esteban Rodriguez-Ramirez, Miguel Alvarez-Gomez, Jesus Cabral-Araiza, Carlos Anguiano

Development of Careful, Creative and Critical Thought According to the Philosophy of Matthew Lipman: A Proposal for Inclusion in Basic Education / 135

Amelia Molina, Adriana Estrada & José Luis Andrade

Human Rights Policies: A Comparative Analysis of Mexico – Costa Rica / 141

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Magdalin Nji Anim & Gertrude Shotte

Leadership Roles, Women and Higher Education: Lessons from the University of Buea, Cameroon / 148

Marie J. Myers

Evaluation of an Academic Unit for Quality Assurance: Also Looking into Culture / 156

Gordana Stankovska, Ruvejda Braha & Svetlana Pandiloska Grncharovska

Relationship between Optimism-Pessimism, Learning Style and Teaching Style among Medical Students / 163

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Examining How Students Are Engaging in Their Teaching and Learning Activities: A Case Study of Higher Education Students in a London University, London Campus / 170

André du Plessis

Statutory Curtailment of School Autonomy: Recent Movements on the Centralization-Decentralization Continuum in South African Education / 177

Sharon Thabo Mampane

Exploring Academic Promotion Practices within Higher Education Institutions: Enablers and Constraints in the Physical Space / 184

Queen Chioma Nworgu

A Critical Overview of the Impact of Social Media on Online Small Businesses Owned and Run by Women Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of London-based Female E-entrepreneurs / 191

Uchechi Bel-Ann Ordu

Entrepreneurial Leadership in Start-up Businesses / 197

Sharon Thabo Mampane

Understanding and Application of the Institutional Performance Management System within Higher Education Institution Departments / 205

Tebogo Jillian Mampane

School Inspectors’ Role of Supporting Mathematics Educators in South African Township Schools / 212

Chinuru Chituru Achinewhu

The Future of the African Child: Protecting the Right to Education of Internally Displaced Children in Nigeria / 219

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Ewelina K. Niemczyk

The Academic Research Enterprise: Current Climate Worldwide / 226

Franciska Bothma

Accountability as a Mechanism towards Professionalizing Teaching in Higher Education / 233

Zoltán Rónay & Ewelina K. Niemczyk

Institutional and Individual Autonomy in Relation to Research Productivity in Hungarian and South African Higher Education Contexts / 240

JP Rossouw

Developing a Faculty Research Culture in Higher Education: A South African Perspective / 248

Nataša Matović & Emina Hebib

Engagement of Teachers in School Practice Research in Serbian Context / 255

Klara Skubic Ermenc

Approaches to Inclusive Education in Slovenia from a Comparative Angle / 262

Oliver Tafadzwa Gore

Capabilities That Matter Most for Disadvantaged Students in South African Universities / 270

Dairai Darlington Dziwa & Louise Postma

Building Creative Capacities through Art Teacher Education in Zimbabwe / 277

List of Contributors / 284

BCES Conference Books / 287

Volume 17 | 2019

Glocal Education in Practice: Teaching, Researching, and Citizenship

BCES Conference Books, Volume 17, 2019

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., de Beer, L., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Quire format 70x100/16, Printed quires 15.5

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

Paperback, 248 pages

Published by BCES

Printed by Investpress

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2019

ISSN 1314-4693 (print)

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-07-9 (print)

ISBN 978-619-7326-08-6 (online)

Contents - Split files

Glocal Education in the 2019 BCES Conference / 9

Preface

Nikolay Popov

Introduction

Ewelina K. Niemczyk

Glocal Education in Practice: Teaching, Researching, and Citizenship / 11

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Charl Wolhuter

Problematizing “Glocal” as a Catchword in Comparative and International Education / 19

Johannes L van der Walt

The Development of a ‘New’ Theory in Education: The Subsequent Steps / 25

Ferdinand J Potgieter

Towards a Narrative Vision for Philosophy of Education: Postmodernism, the Pilgrim and the Journey / 31

Mindora Otilia Simion & Teodora Genova

The Effectiveness of Task-based Language Teaching to ESP Bachelor Students at Two Universities in Bulgaria and Romania / 38

Daniella Coetzee

A Centralised Model for Design, Delivery and Governance of Open Distance Learning at Dual Mode Universities / 45

Marco Aurelio Navarro-Leal & Lidia Celia Colmenares-González

Exploring Teachers’ Notions of Global Citizenship Education in the US-Mexico Border / 51

Tao Xie, Lynette Jacobs & Marguerite Müller

The Experiences of East Asian Students Studying at English Medium Universities: A South African Case Study / 57

Mashraky Mustary

The Shadow Education System in Bangladesh: A Blessing or a Curse? / 64

Part 2: International Organizations and Education

Obed Mfum-Mensah

International Philanthropic Support for African Education: The Complex Interplay of Ideologies and Western Foreign Policy Agenda / 71

Gertrude Shotte

Changing Landscapes and Shifting Perspectives in a Glocalised Learning Environment / 78

Part 3: School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Gillian L. S. Hilton

Free Schools: The Way forward or a Mistake in the Provision of School Places and Educational Innovation in England / 87

Corene de Wet

Understanding Teacher-targeted Bullying: Commenters’ Views / 94

Tanjin Ashraf

Experiences and Impact: The Voices of Teachers on Math Education Reform in Ontario, Canada / 101

Vesselina Kachakova

The Role of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the Implementation of Glocal Education / 108

Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu

Education Capture: The Interference of Teacher Unions in the Schooling System in South Africa / 111

Matshediso Rebecca Modise

Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Development: A Means for Quality Practices through Professional Training / 117

Part 4: Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Roy Y. Chan

Higher Education as a Field of Study: An Analysis of 495 Academic Programs, Research Centers, and Institutes across 48 Countries Worldwide / 124

Gordana Stankovska, Dimitar Dimitrovski, Imran Memedi & Zebide Ibraimi

Ethical Sensitivity and Global Competence among University Students / 132

Ruth Roux

Perspectives on Global Citizenship Education of Mexican University English Language Teachers / 139

Vusi S Mncube & Nicholas Lebopa

The Dynamics of Implementing Inclusive Education in Schools / 146

Reyna del Carmen Martínez Rodríguez, Lilia Benítez Corona & Alejandra Hernández Espinosa

Generic Competencies for Globalization from the Perspective of Engineering Students / 153

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Felipe Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Francisco Flores, Jose-Gerardo Cardona-T, María-Eugenia Mendez, Liliana Valdez-Jiménez, Piero Espino, Eugenia Olaguez, Hector Rendon, Jorge Chavoya, Luz-María Zúñiga, Oscar-Hernan Fonseca-Ramirez, Maria-Ines Alvarez, Joaquin Torres-Mata, Erik-Moises Betancourt-Nuñez, Sergio-Esteban Rodriguez-Ramirez, Miguel Alvarez-Gomez, Jesus Cabral-Araiza, Carlos Anguiano

Citizenship Education in the Information Age and Educational Reform in Latin America / 160

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

An Overview of Nigerian Education Law and Policy: A Case Study of University Admission Policy (JAMB) and Impact on Youth Educational Development / 167

Zoltán Rónay

Academic Freedom and Strong State Control: Two Samples to Illustrate the Consequences / 175

Chinuru Chituru Achinewhu & Aalonebari Joe Gabriel Gborogbosi

Deepening Citizens’ Right and Access to Competitive Higher Education in Nigeria: Research-informed Teaching in Perspective / 181

Queen Chioma Nworgu, Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu & Rebecca Natrajan

Challenges of Combining Roles as an Educator and Entrepreneur: A Reflective Experience on Professional Development / 189

Matshediso Rebecca Modise

Supporting Culturally Diverse Early Childhood Centres in South African Townships / 196

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Ondrej Papajoanu, Katerina Kralova, Hana Vonkova & Jiri Stipek

Examining the Assessment of Anchoring Vignettes in Different Information and Communication Technology Competence Domains: The Results of a Pilot Study Among Upper-Secondary Students / 203

Edina Kovács

The Effects of Gender on the Teachers’ Competences and Effectiveness / 210

Part 7: Thirty Years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Educational Reforms Worldwide

Charl Wolhuter, Mirna Nel, Rimantas Želvys & Stefanja Alisauskiene

Teacher Education in a Post-1989 World: A Comparison between Lithuania and South Africa: Global Isomorphism, Regional Hegemony/Homogeny, or Resilient Local Context? / 216

Johannes L van der Walt

The Collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989: A Historical Turning Point for South Africa, with Reference to Religion / Religious Education / 223

Arber Salihu, Dren Terziqi & Eugene C. Schaffer

Kosovo Education in the 21^st Century: A Challenging Future / 230

Zoltán Rónay

The Rise and Fall of Autonomy. The Last Thirty Years of Hungarian Higher Education / 238

List of Contributors / 244

BCES Conference Books / 247

Volume 16 | 2018

Education in Modern Society

BCES Conference Books, Volume 16, 2018

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., Smith, J. M., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., Niemczyk, E.

Quire format 70x100/16, Printed quires 14

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

Paperback, 224 pages

Published by BCES

Printed by Investpress

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2018

ISSN 1314-4693 (print)

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-02-4 (print)

ISBN 978-619-7326-03-1 (online)

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Modern in the 2018 BCES Conference / 9

Preface

Introduction

Hennie Steyn, Deon Vos & Louw de Beer

Education in Modern Society / 10

Part 1: Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Charl Wolhuter

Modern as Contested Concept in Comparative and International Education / 19

Johannes L van der Walt

The Birth of a “New” Theory of Education and Its Application in Comparative Education Studies / 25

Ferdinand J Potgieter

“CHAT”-ting up Anatheism in Search of Authentic and Credible Religious Memories / 31

Lynette Jacobs

Reflecting on a University Partnership Project in Underprivileged South African Schools / 38

Agnetha Arendse & Juliana Smith

Economic Transformation and Emancipation through Active Citizenship Education / 45

Peter L. Schneller, Jenna Kennedy, Jessica Kennedy & Zackery Metz

The Road to Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction: Retribution or Restoration? / 52

Ricardo Lozano & Joanne Antrim

Nationality and Culture as Factors Influencing Creativity Levels in Candidate Teachers: A Comparative Study between the United States and Turkey / 59

Marco Aurelio Navarro-Leal & Juan Manuel Salinas-Escandón

Teachers and Education for Global Citizenship in a Mexican University / 68

Mashraky Mustary

Comparative Analysis of Educational Systems in Japan and Bangladesh / 73

Makhabbat Kenzhegaliyeva

German Dual System: A Model for Kazakhstan? / 80

John Ieronimakis & Aggeliki Efstathopoulou

Greek Language Education in Egypt: An Example in the Field of International Education / 85

Part 2: Teacher Education

Juliana Maria Smith

Challenges and Opportunities of Professional Development in Teacher Education at a South African University in a Pre- and Post-Democratic Era / 92

Jean Simon & Laura Henriette

Analysis of the Activity of Preservice Teachers and Trainers on an ePortfolio Platform / 99

Part 3: Education Policy, Reforms & School Leadership

Gillian L. S. Hilton

Thinking ‘Outside of the Box’ in Modern Education Systems: Working across Cultural and Language Boundaries with Student Teachers in Lithuania / 105

Erika Kruger

A Grounded Theory of ECD Principals’ Self-Care and Workplace Wellness-Promotion Practices / 112

Rimantas Želvys, Dovilė Stumbrienė & Audronė Jakaitienė

Re-Contextualization of Effectiveness and Efficiency in Post-Socialist Education / 119

Neli Koleva & Maya Stoyanova-Warner

‘A New Way for New Talents in Teaching’ or the Impact of Targeted Recruitment, Rigorous Selection, Innovative Training, and Ongoing Professional Support on Beginner Teachers’ Performance / 125

Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, Felipe González-Gonzalez, Francisco Flores, Jose-Gerardo Cardona-T., Irma González, Piero Espino, Eugenia Olaguez, Hector Rendon, Jorge Chavoya, Alba-Liliana Valdes-Perea, María-Ines Álvarez, Joaquín Torres-Mata, Erik-Moises Betancourt-Nuñez, Sergio-Esteban Rodríguez-Ramírez, Miguel Álvarez-Gómez, Jesús Cabral-Araiza, Carlos Anguiano

Reflections on Educational Reforms in Latin America / 131

Vimbi P. Mahlangu

Pertinent Leadership and Governance Challenges Facing Schools in South Africa / 136

Part 4: Higher Education, Lifelong Learning & Social Inclusion

Peter Fenrich, Tim Carson & Mark Overgaard

Comparing Traditional Learning Materials with Those Created with Instructional Design and Universal Design for Learning Attributes: The Students’ Perspective / 143

Anna Mankowska

Studying Abroad: A Case Study of Chinese International Mobility / 150

Gordana Stankovska, Dimitar Dimitrovski, Slagana Angelkoska, Zebide Ibraimi & Valbona Uka

Emotional Intelligence, Test Anxiety and Academic Stress among University Students / 157

Part 5: Law and Education

Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

An Overview of Integrating Arts and Creative Practices to a Business Programme: QAHE in Partnership with Ulster & Northumbria Universities / 165

Queen Chioma Nworgu & Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu

Cultural Challenges Facing Teachers Working with International Students – A Case Study of QAHE / 171

Zoltán Rónay

Centralizations and Autonomies: The Delimitation of Education by the Hungarian Government / 177

Sharon Thabo Mampane

Exploring the Practice of In Loco Parentis in Public Schools / 183

Tebogo Jillian Mampane

School Heads of Department’s Role in Ensuring Teacher Professional Development in Mathematics: The South African Context / 189

Shade Babalola

Inequalities within Nigeria’s Education System: A Focus on Secondary Schools in Lagos, Ondo State and Ogun State / 196

Omokaro Obire

State of Modern Education in Nigeria / 203

Part 6: Research Education & Research Practice

Jutta Ecarius

Wellbeing of Adolescents as a Requirement for Education in Late Modernity / 207

Louise Postma

Analyzing Discursive Interactions of South African Academics in an Online Forum through Young’s Communicative Model / 213

List of Contributors / 221

Volume 15 | 2017

Current Business and Economics Driven Discourse and Education: Perspectives from Around the World

BCES Conference Books, Volume 15, 2017

Full text

Editors:

Popov, N., Wolhuter, C., Kalin, J., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Niemczyk, E., Chigisheva, O.

Quire format 70x100/16, Printed quires 18

Book size B5–ISO (17x24 cm)

Paperback, 286 pages

Published by BCES

Printed by Investpress

Sofia, Bulgaria

May 2017

ISSN 1314-4693 (print)

ISSN 2534-8426 (online)

ISBN 978-619-7326-00-0 (print)

ISBN 978-619-7326-01-7 (online)

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