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Education in Bhutan Culture, Schooling, and Gross National Happiness /
Bhutan is a country in the Himalayas with a relatively new education system and a unique governmental philosophy known as Gross National Happiness. This book explores the history, culture, challenges, and opportunities of schooling in Bhutan. It discusses topics including historical perspectives on...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Singapore :
Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer,
2016.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. 2016. |
| Colección: | Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects,
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto Completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1 Introduction: Education in Bhutan
- Part I Historical Perspectives
- 2 Overview and 'Heart Essence' of the Bhutanese Education System
- 3 The History and Development of Monastic Education in Bhutan
- 4 History and Transitions of Secular Education in Bhutan from the 20th into the 21st Century
- 5 Higher Education in Bhutan: Progress and Challenges
- 6 Bhutanese Traditional Medical Education
- 7 International Influence and Support for Educational Development in Bhutan
- Part II Contemporary Issues
- 8 Rural Life and Modern Formal Schooling in Bhutan
- 9 Conditions of Happiness: Bhutan's Educating for Gross National Happiness Initiative and the Capability Approach
- 10 Teacher Understanding of the Educating for Gross National Happiness Initiative
- 11 Non-Formal Education in Bhutan: Origin, Evolution, and Impact
- 12 Children with Disabilities in Bhutan: Transitioning from Special Educational Needs to inclusive Education
- 13 Early Childhood Care and Development in Bhutan: Mind the Gap(s)
- 14 Gender and Education in Bhutan
- 15 Conclusion: Key Outcomes, Challenges, Ways Forward, and Future Research.