Book review is not a new thing on the life of academic staff in all University education specifically those who had engaged in higher learning, albeit other institutions had employ it even in undergraduate courses specifically in language courses. It is not a new concept for those who had engaged in the so called M.A degree, and PhD but a common phenomenon in other higher degree. This book review try to give out what is missing and what is in. The authors have tried to developed perfect knowlegde and experiences that for school owner and managers do not dare to adapt and read. It is a must read book for those who wish to invest in education specifically establishing schools and colleges. The specific purpose of this book is to suggest certain number of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of privatization policies, including efficiency and equity considerations in education. It weighs up the positive and negative aspects of education privatization and explores the different forms that it can take. Different methodologies and approach has been employed on composing that book.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- What is Education Privatization?
- Why is Privatization Happening?
- A Framework for Evaluating Privatization Programmes
- International Privatization Reforms
- Implications for Educational Planning
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of the book is to analyze the various aspects of education privatization, exploring its causes, consequences, and implications for educational planning, particularly in developing countries. The book aims to provide a framework for evaluating different privatization programs, considering factors such as efficiency, equity, and social cohesion. Here are some key themes explored in the book:- The rise of education privatization and its driving forces, including demand-side pressures, supply-side pressures, and general pressures.
- The different forms of education privatization, such as voucher programs, public school choice, and private contracting.
- The potential benefits and drawbacks of education privatization, considering factors like efficiency, equity, and social cohesion.
- The international context of education privatization reforms, showcasing examples from Chile, Colombia, Milwaukee (USA), England and Wales, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
- The implications of privatization reforms for educational planning and program implementation, considering political, legal, and economic aspects.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
What is Education Privatization?
This chapter defines education privatization as the transfer of activities, assets, and responsibilities from government/public institutions to private individuals and agencies. It explores different education reform frameworks and describes trends in private provision of education, private funding, and private regulation and accountability. The chapter also outlines factors to consider when planning education privatization, such as increasing the number and proportion of private providers, raising user contributions, and enhancing parental monitoring of schools.Why is Privatization Happening?
This chapter examines the rationale behind the growth of education privatization in recent decades. It identifies key pressures driving this trend, including demand-side pressures (excess and differential demand on education), supply-side pressures, and general pressures. The chapter concludes that privatization is often seen as an effort to reduce inequalities in the public schooling system.A Framework for Evaluating Privatization Programmes
This chapter lays out a framework for evaluating education privatization reforms, considering their far-reaching consequences on education systems. The authors propose four key criteria for evaluation: freedom of choice, productive efficiency, equity, and social cohesion.International Privatization Reforms
This chapter presents evidence on privatization reforms across various countries, focusing on specific examples like the universal voucher program in Chile, the large-scale voucher program in Colombia, the small-scale voucher program in Milwaukee (USA), the universal public school choice program in England and Wales, the private school management system in the Netherlands, and the private school liberalization in the Czech Republic.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this book encompass education privatization, its causes and consequences, educational reform, efficiency, equity, social cohesion, international privatization reforms, voucher programs, public school choice, private contracting, and implications for educational planning. These terms reflect the book's emphasis on understanding the different facets of education privatization and its impact on education systems globally.- Quote paper
- Haruni Machumu (Author), 2011, Review of Clive R. Belfield's and Henry M. Levine's "Education privatization: causes, consequences and planning implications.", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/179073