Author Archives: Lucas Olson

DQ #4, Bologna Process

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Could convergence (sigma) of higher education potentially be a type of cultural hegemony, westernization or even imperialism in that it entails decreasing the diversity of educational systems in order to adjust them to one (western) standard? Is diversity in this area important or just an obstacle to progress?

Could the Bologna Process work in other regions that have similar cultures, institutions, socioeconomic levels, etc. that already have similar political/regional groupings like the EU? Such as the Organization of American States, Commonwealth of Independent States (Former USSR), African Union, ASEAN?

Discussion Questions: Long Walk to School

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If education policies or “political will” and funding are not the main determinants of secondary school enrollment in the undeveloped world, what are the determinants? Even besides those in the reading, what else could affect whether a child goes to school or not?

Do you think post-secondary school enrollment (BA’s or graduate degrees) in the U.S. is determined by the same factors as enrollment in secondary school in the undeveloped world (funding, parents, etc.)?