About the Series

Asia and Europe together represent the largest landmass, the largest population, and the largest concentration of economic resources together with a diversity of cultural traditions. The 21st Century is characterised as “the Asian century” and therefore its interactions with Europe will be fundamental. There seems little doubt that in this new century, the Asia-Europe connection will be of utmost importance. This is indicated by the existence of the Asia-Europe Foundation (supported by the EU and housed in Singapore), by the flow of students from Asia to Europe and vice versa, and by the growing academic literature that highlights the benefits of two way cross cultural communication.

Education is a fundamental policy tool in both regions as they seek to move to take advantage of the knowledge economy. The European Union (EU) has recognized this with its policies in support of Asia-Europe mobility programmes and different countries in Asia constantly look to Europe not so much for support, as in the past, but as a source of investment. The success of Asian students in international large scale assessments is a constant reminder to European countries that there is much to learn from Asia.

This Routledge book series will provide a forum for dialogue on key educational issues and challenges faced by Asian and European societies. Its distinctiveness is its broad focus on Education in Asia and Europe. In essence, it will address major issues in education reform, student learning , leadership, curriculum, higher
education, multicultural education, and other major educational issues affecting Asia and Europe.

Please send your book proposals to the series editor Professor Kerry J. Kennedy at kerryk@ied.edu.hk.