In the globalising world of today, the competition of the knowledge economy has shifted from a national to a global stage. New upcoming world powers invest enormous amounts of moneyContinue readingSocial class and education in a capitalist world
Author: Sven Poldervaart (BEd. MA.)
Free education in the EU and the challenges of globalisation
Free education is of essential importance to secure the accessibility of the educational system. It secures a meritocratic society where top universities are not exclusive for the higher social-economic class. But freeContinue readingFree education in the EU and the challenges of globalisation
The Educational System: The heart of the Invisible Limitations
When I started writing my e-book Invisible Limitations, I didn’t know where it would lead me. I had no certain conclusion in mind, only ideas I wanted to structure andContinue readingThe Educational System: The heart of the Invisible Limitations
Merging secondary education, higher education and continuing education
In many countries, the educational model consists of several components. They often come in the form of primary education, secondary education, higher education and continuing education. The costs to maintainContinue readingMerging secondary education, higher education and continuing education
The central question of Educational Philosophy
Educational Philosophy has interested me for quite some years now. The reason why, is its dominating influence on the daily lives of children and adolescents. The educational system of aContinue readingThe central question of Educational Philosophy
The System and the Invisible Limitations
When I was about 16 years old, I started to write notes to myself. It was an effective way to structure my thoughts, and avoid having the fear I wouldContinue readingThe System and the Invisible Limitations