<p><P>Education is a universal priority. Currently, it is at a crossroad. In every society it is valued as a major road to produce more productive, more harmonious and healthier citizens. Yet, in every setting there is deep dissatisfaction with the overall performance of education and there are majo
Secondary Education at the Crossroads: International Perspectives Relevant to the Asia-Pacific Region
โ Scribed by Phillip Hughes (auth.), Phillip Hughes (eds.)
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 272
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Subjects
Curriculum Studies
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