Worldwide Educational Convergence Through International Organizations: Avenues for Research

Creator

Connie L. McNeely
Yung-Kyung Cha

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

November 1994

Abstract

We argue for an examination of the role of the transnational organizational apparatus vis-a-vis nation-states in organizing national educational systems in accordance with world level educational ideologies, structures, and practices. We propose that more analytic attention be given international organizations as an institutionalizing force in examining educational convergence and change, and suggest four primary international organization activities as potentially fruitful avenues for research in this area: 1) the exchange of information, 2) charters and constitutions, 3) standard-setting instruments, and 4) technical and financial resources. ...

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11

Volume

2

Issue

14

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

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Digital Only

Identifier

E11-00029

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Recommended Citation

McNeely, Connie L. and Cha, Yung-Kyung, "Worldwide Educational Convergence Through International Organizations: Avenues for Research" (1994). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 278.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/278