Samoa's education policy: Negotiating a hybrid space for values
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This paper analyses the education policy of Samoa to examine the values that are presented within as relevant to the education system. Drawing on the theory of postcolonialism and globalization, we illustrate how the global and local interact within the education policy to create a hybrid, heterogeneous mix of values and, while the policy acknowledges the significance of Samoan values, it is principally directed towards universal values being incorporated into the education system. We undertake a critical policy analysis to illustrate how the hybrid set of values are indicative of a neo-colonial discourse and argue that universal values are required, however, these need to be equally matched with local Samoan values for the education policy to be highly relevant, authentic and applicable to the Samoan education context.
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ID Code: | 92713 |
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Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Measurements or Duration: | 9 pages |
Keywords: | Education policy, Globalization, Postcolonialism, Samoan values |
ISSN: | 2202-493X |
Pure ID: | 32928378 |
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education Past > Schools > School of Cultural & Professional Learning |
Copyright Owner: | Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters |
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Deposited On: | 07 Feb 2016 23:55 |
Last Modified: | 01 Mar 2024 16:13 |
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