Required Resources / Curated OER
Mediation as a Profession: Challenges That Professional Mediators Face
Raines, S. S., Kumar Pokhrel, S., & Poitras, J. (2013). Mediation as a profession: Challenges that professional mediators face. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 31(1), 79–98.
This research study involved 182 experienced mediators from throughout the world. The mediators were asked to identify the top challenges that they face professionally.
Mediation in Education for Harmonization of International Relations in a Multicultural Environment of Krasnoyarsk Region
Smolyaninova, O. G., & Popova, J. V. (2019). Mediation in education for harmonization of international relations in a multicultural environment of Krasnoyarsk region. ARPHA Proceedings, 1215.
This research study focuses on mediation strategies employed in the Krasnoyarsk (Russia) schools including the mediation procedures used and the problems of mediation in a multicultural educational environment. The authors also examine the empirical research of mediation practices in education, including intercultural conflicts. This study will give you a good overview of how mediation strategies can be employed in a specific region.
UN Support to Local Mediation: Challenges and Opportunities
United Nations (Mediation Support Unit). 2020. UN support to local mediation: Challenges and opportunities.
This publication from the United National Mediation Support Unit provides an overview of local-level mediation strategies and considerations for mediation in local contexts. The Appendix contains five abbreviated case studies from throughout the world which may provide valuable assistance to you in creating your case study for this lesson.
Education at a Glance 2021
OECD Indicators. (2021). Education at a glance 2021. OECD.
This publication is the go-to to learn about the state of education around the world. The publication provides the most recent data and graphics about issues that impact students, teachers, parents, and policy makers across the globe. The education indicators presented in the publication focus on structures, finances, and performance of education systems in OECD countries. This may be helpful in identifying data for your selected country.
Education Outlook Policy 2021: Shaping Responsive and Resilient Education in a Changing World
OECD. (2021). Education outlook policy 2021: Shaping responsive and resilient education in a changing world. OECD.
This report provides information and data about the impact of education policy on students, teachers, and education systems. Though most data is from developing countries, there is useful comparative information for your assignment.
Global Education Profiles
The GENE Secretariat has started developing a Global Education (GE) database that includes national GE Profiles for all countries participating in GENE. These profiles present country-specific data designed to meet the needs of policymakers.
Country-specific Information
Each of the following eBooks has an emphasis on a specific part of the world, with chapters devoted to educational issues in numerous countries.
Russo, C. J. (Ed.). (2017). Handbook of comparative education law : British commonwealth nations. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Russo, C. J. (Ed.). (2017). Handbook of comparative education law : Selected Asian nations. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.PERMALINK:
Russo, C. J. (Ed.). (2018). Handbook of comparative education law : Selected European nations. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Optional Resources
Equity in Education: Breaking Down Barriers to Social Mobility
OECD (2018), Equity in Education: Breaking Down Barriers to Social Mobility, PISA, OECD Publishing, Paris.
This book from OECD addresses the socioeconomic inequity that exists in every country. This comprehensive report looks at inequities in educational attainment, cognitive achievement, and socio-emotional well-being in 72 countries. This guide may be helpful to you as you look at these issues in the country of your choice for the lesson assignment.
Crises in International Education, and Government Responses: A Comparative Analysis of Racial Discrimination and Violence Towards International Students
Ramia, G. (2021). Crises in international education, and government responses: A comparative analysis of racial discrimination and violence towards international students. Higher Education (00181560), 82(3), 599–613.
This article provides a comparative study of two countries, using a ‘most similar cases’ research design, to analyze host-nation government responses to crisis situations. The two countries are Australia and New Zealand. The crisis in each case relates to racial discrimination and violence against international students.
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