International Education as Public Policy in Canada
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2020
- Category
- Canadian, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780228001768
- Publish Date
- Oct 2020
- List Price
- $45.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780228001751
- Publish Date
- Oct 2020
- List Price
- $150.00
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780228003113
- Publish Date
- Oct 2020
- List Price
- $45.95
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Description
In the early twenty-first century international education emerged as an almost ubiquitous concept within discussions of educational curriculum; the objectives of schools, universities, and colleges; and government policies for K–12 and higher education. Although far from a new phenomenon, many jurisdictions now view international education as a highly competitive global industry.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada, tracing the complex history of when, how, and why it emerged as a policy area of strategic importance. Illuminating a uniquely Canadian perspective, influenced by regional interests and federal-provincial tensions, International Education as Public Policy in Canada addresses challenging questions: Why was Canada a latecomer in addressing this policy issue? What is the relationship between international education and Canadian immigration policy? How did international education develop as a major Canadian industry? The resulting essays from leading scholars contribute not only to the growing Canadian literature on international education policy but also to a critical, global conversation.
Contemplating where the Canadian story of international education is headed, International Education as Public Policy in Canada calls for a broader debate on ethical practices in internationalization, focusing on inclusion, equity, compassion, and reciprocity.
About the authors
Merli Tamtik is an associate professor of educational administration and the vice-president of the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Manitoba.
Roopa Desai Trilokekar is associate professor at York University and co-editor of Making Policy in Turbulent Times: Challenge and Prospects for Higher Education.
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Glen A. Jones is a professor of higher education and the dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He is a coauthor of Governance of Higher Education: Global Perspectives, Theories, and Practices.
Awards
- Winner, Catalyst Award