This book examines the ways education reform has been shaped in China. Focusing on the past education policy development, it offers unique perspectives to illus

This volume combines an analysis of PISA with a description of the policies and practices of those education systems that are close to the top or advancing rapi

For over a decade, Mainland China has been embarking on an ambitious nation-wide education reform ('New Curriculum Reform') for its basic education. The reform

This book explores how to shape a high-quality education system in contemporary China’s education policy system. The high-quality education system includes se

Explores debates around learner-centred education (or child-centred education) as a strategy for developing teachers' classroom practice and asks whether a 'Wes