Learning and Teaching for the Twenty-First Century [electronic resource] : Festschrift for Professor Phillip Hughes / edited by Rupert Maclean.

Learning And Teaching: The Personal Dimensions -- From Centralized Imperialism to Dispersed Management: The Contribution of Phillip Hughes to the Development of Educational Administration in Australia -- The Power of Narrative to Enhance Quality in Teaching, Learning, and Research -- A Pedagogy for International Education -- Learning to be Tolerant: Lessons from Research -- To be a Teacher -- The Outer and the Inner Forms of Teaching in the Twenty-First Century -- New Directions for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment -- Learning And Teaching: Interactions With Education Reform -- Achieving Large-Scale Reform -- Educational Development in the Twenty-First Century: Refl ections on the Integration of Research, Policy, and Practice -- The Impossible Choice: Access, Quality, and Equity - The Case of Secondary Education Expansion -- Reform and Convergence in School Education: International Perspectives -- Care and Compassion: Values Commitment and Attitude Clarifi cation in Education -- Learning And Teaching: Asia-Pacific Perspectives -- Seeking a New Education Paradigm for Teaching and Learning: Achieving Education for Sustainable Development -- Teacher Professional Judgement in Teaching and Learning Decisions -- Navigating Culture and Context: The Principalship in East and South-East Asia -- Improving the Participation of Disadvantaged Students in Post-Compulsory Education and Training: A Continuing Challenge -- Phillip Hughes: A Personal View -- Semi-final Refl ections: And Miles to Go Before I Sleep.

This book stresses learning and teaching, rather than teaching and learning. The contention of the contributors is that the focus in all educational endeavours should not be primarily on teachers and teaching, but on learners; how to best facilitate learning, in the most effective, enjoyable, relevant and cost-effective ways for learners, whether they be children, youth or adults. The focus is therefore on how learning can be enhanced, through effective teaching; and how individuals can be best prepared to be excellent teachers. This ground-breaking book examines the personal dimensions of learning and teaching, and various aspects of education reform. It particularly focuses on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, yet draws on best and innovative practices from the international arena. The book brings together the thoughts and insights offered by international leaders in the fields of teaching and learning. It seeks to build a bridge between researchers, policy makers and practitioners.