Is education important? Big names such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs were college dropouts but still managed to build very succesful companies. In the video below youContinue readingIs education important? (35 reasons why education is important)
Author: Sven Poldervaart (BEd. MA.)
Freedom in high school – how much do we actually have?
Freedom in high school is an important topic throughout our younger years when exams, homework and deadlines dominate our everyday life. During this time, many of us ask themselves theContinue readingFreedom in high school – how much do we actually have?
Liberalization in higher education – A global trend?
Liberalization in higher education comes forward in an increasing number of countries. This trend may be connected to the increasing globalization of the world as a result of technological innovationsContinue readingLiberalization in higher education – A global trend?
Thesis Questionnaire
Welcome to my blog! This questionnaire is made for high school students in Denmark and the UK (England) who are about to graduate or recently graduated. Below you find anContinue readingThesis Questionnaire
Compulsory education laws – can they be justified?
In order to understand compulsory education laws, it is important to dive into the field of Sociology of Law since it has a specific focus on the relationship between lawsContinue readingCompulsory education laws – can they be justified?
Marketization and privatization of education: how European education has changed
Traditionally, marketization and privatization of education might be perceived as a typical American or British phenomenon. Though, over the last decades, these trend have become more visible in the EuropeanContinue readingMarketization and privatization of education: how European education has changed
In search of the Finnish secret to educational success: a comparative analysis of Swedish and Finnish secondary education
The Scandinavian countries are related in many ways. One of these, is by the organization of the different national educational systems which show strong similarities. Sweden plays a dominant roleContinue readingIn search of the Finnish secret to educational success: a comparative analysis of Swedish and Finnish secondary education
Educational strategies around the world: a different approach towards a similar goal
Educational strategies are present all around the globe in different forms. To get a deeper understanding of that, we will start by taking a closer look at Asia. In theContinue readingEducational strategies around the world: a different approach towards a similar goal
Neoliberalism in education. A myth or reality?
Neoliberalism in education is a hot topic, especially in a time of strong competition in the global knowledge economy. In the last decades, new economic powers have been rising inContinue readingNeoliberalism in education. A myth or reality?
The globalisation of education. A profitable business or a financial burden?
The globalisation of education has become visible in many ways. One of these, is international migration for the purpose of education. This international flow of students is unequally divided overContinue readingThe globalisation of education. A profitable business or a financial burden?