A Comparative Study of the Forms of International Education in Secondary Education in Egypt and Some Western European Countries
Abstract in English:
Ain-Shams University
Faculty of Education
Comparative Education and
Educational Administration Dept.
A Comparative Study of the Forms of
International Education in Secondary Education
in Egypt and Some Western European
Countries
A Thesis Abstract
for the M.A. Degree in Education
( Comparative Education )
Presented by
Ayman Abd El Kader Eisa
Supervised by
Prof. Dr. Suad Basyony Abd El Naby Dr. Moneer Atallah Soliman
Prof. And Head of the Department Prof . Emeritus in the Department
Dr. Soliman Abd Rabboh
Assistant Prof. In the Department
1425H. - 2004 A.D.
A Comparative Study of the Forms of
International Education in Secondary Education
in Egypt and Some Western European
Countries
Introduction
Much change has occurred in the world which was a result of the advance in
communication means which played an important role in tying up the parts of the
world and the approach of their peoples which agreed on the need of peace
spreading , International Understanding and co-operation and specially in the
difficulties and wars taking place in the world .
Since its establishment , the UNESCO tried to spread world peace through its
main activities in the fields of education , sciences and culture , and also promoted
the idea of International Understanding through education . And thus , appeared the
idea of International Education with its activities and different forms : the ASP net
, UNESCO Clubs , and International Dimension in parts of curricula and subjects .
The Research Problem
The forms of International Education in secondary education in Egypt suffer
from many problems which prevent the achievement of its aims .
The problem of the research , then ,is :
How the forms of International Education can be developed in secondary education
in Egypt in the light of Western European countries experiences ?
The main question of the research includes the following sub-questions:
1- What are the forms of International Education in secondary education in the
light of contemporary thought ?
2- What are the actual forms of International Education in Egypt , and the
forces and factors affecting them ?
3- What are the actual forms of International Education in Switzerland and
Finland , and the forces and factors affecting them ?
4- What are the procedures suggested for the development of International
Education forms in secondary education in Egypt in the light of the
comparative study , and which goes along with the Egyptian society ?
The Research Hypotheses
The main hypotheses of the research are :
1-The broadening of the International Education forms are tied up with the
means taken by the society for developing education for understanding
and peace .
2-The existence of co-ordination between the national commissions ,ASP
schools , and UNESCO Clubs can contribute in activating their role in
promoting education for understanding and peace .
3-The existence of a clear philosophy which can contribute in establishing
programs and activities for the development of the International Education
concepts.
The Research Limits
The research is limited to the study of International Education forms in
Secondary education (ASP net , UNESCO Clubs , and related curricula ) , in
relation to the measures of applying them , philosophy and aims , programs
and activities .
The comparing countries are Finland and Switzerland .
The Research Aims and Importance
The research aims at knowing the International Education forms in secondary
education in the light of contemporary educational thought .
The importance of the research is related to Egypt’s taking care of world
attitude in including the International Dimension in education.
The Research Method
George Bereday’s approach is used which includes 4 steps : description and
analysis , interpretation , juxtaposition and comparison .
The Research Plan
The research is in seven chapters as follows :
Chapter I : The general frame of the research .
Chapter II : Description and analysis of International Education forms in the light
of contemporary education thought.
Chapter III : Description and analysis of International Education forms in
Egyptian secondary education in relation to the measures of
applying them , philosophy and aims , programs and activities.
Chapter IV : Description and analysis of International Education forms of
secondary education in Finland in relation to the above 3 items .
Chapter V: Description and analysis of International Education forms of secondary
education in Switzerland in relation to the above 3 items .
Chapter VI: A comparative study of International Education forms in
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secondary education in Egypt and the compared countries in 2 steps :
A. A primary comparative (Juxtaposition) study between Egypt and the 2
countries .
B. A critical comparative study between Egypt and the 2 countries
Chapter VII : The Research Results and Recommendations, which
includes :
A. The truthness of the hypotheses is assured .
B. Generally , there is a world understanding of the role of education for the
purpose of achieving International Understanding and World Peace .
C. In relation to Egypt , there is a need for having a national plan for
applying International Education in Egyptian Secondary Education, the
contribution and co-ordination of the Ministry of Education , National
Commission and Faculties of Education need more efforts in applying the
idea of International Education .
D. Suggestions and Recommendations
1-Taking the main authorities in the country a role in the idea of International
Education .
2-Activating the role of the Faculties of Education in the International
Education field .
3-Promoting the movement of expanding the idea of the ASP net and
UNESCO Clubs .
4-Giving care to the ASP coordinators and UNESCO Clubs supervisors .
5- Encouragement of Non – Governmental Organizations ( NGOs )
and Business Men in promoting the ASP net and UNESCO Clubs
activities