Takayama
In traditional comparative education, who sets the standards, and how does postcolonial theory challenge this?
- A) Global institutions
- B) Former colonial powers
- C) Developing countries
- D) International NGOs
B) Former colonial powers
What does Courtney Martin argue happens when people from privileged backgrounds try to solve problems in other countries?
- A) They make the problems worse
- B) They oversimplify complex issues
- C) They completely ignore the problem
- D) They create global solutions
B) They oversimplify complex issues
What does Piper argue is fundamentally wrong with international education systems?
- A) Lack of funding
- B) Colonial influences and disconnected frameworks
- C) Outdated technology
- D) Overcrowded classrooms
B) Colonial influences and disconnected frameworks
What hidden force shapes the frameworks of comparative education according to the authors?
- A) Cultural trends
- B) Economic trade
- C) Power imbalances
- D) Technological innovation
C) Power imbalances
Why does Martin say people are *seduced* by other people's problems?
- A) They want quick, easy success
- B) They think their ideas are revolutionary
- C) They are fascinated by exotic cultures
- D) They are genuinely interested in solving local issues
A) They want quick, easy success
What is the core principle of *Ubuntu* education, as proposed by Piper?
- A) Individual achievement
- B) Technology-driven solutions
- C) Collective well-being and interconnectedness
- D) Competitive learning
C) Collective well-being and interconnectedness
Which of these educational practices is most likely influenced by colonial legacies, according to the postcolonial critique?
- A) Standardized testing
- B) Group learning methods
- C) Online education
- D) Holistic assessments
A) Standardized testing
According to Martin, what’s a common mistake well-meaning outsiders make when they try to *fix* problems in other countries?
- A) They donate too much money
- B) They think they know better than local experts
- C) They focus too much on long-term solutions
- D) They spend too much time learning the culture
B) They think they know better than local experts
Why does Piper believe current international education models fail?
- A) They are too expensive
- B) They apply a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores local contexts
- C) They focus too much on teacher training
- D) They emphasize traditional subjects over modern skills
B) They apply a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores local contexts
Postcolonial comparative education encourages us to look beyond which dominant worldview?
- A) Asian
- B) African
- C) Western
- D) Indigenous
C) Western
Who does Martin believe should be leading efforts to solve local problems?
- A) International NGOs
- B) Local leaders and communities
- C) Foreign volunteers
- D) Governments from developed nations
B) Local leaders and communities
Which of these best represents a value central to Ubuntu education?
- A) Independence and self-reliance
- B) Collective support and community responsibility
- C) Strict testing standards
- D) Global competitiveness
B) Collective support and community responsibility
Can postcolonial theory make education more inclusive globally? What would be the first step?
- A) Listening to local voices
- B) Implementing standardized curricula
- C) Creating international assessments
- D) Following Western pedagogies
A) Listening to local voices
Before jumping in to solve a problem, what does Martin suggest people should first do?
- A) Study the history and culture
- B) Launch a social media campaign
- C) Partner with foreign experts
- D) Create a new nonprofit
A) Study the history and culture
According to Piper, what must international education adopt to truly succeed in diverse contexts?
- A) Embrace standardized testing
- B) Integrate Ubuntu’s focus on human relationships and community-based learning
- C) Focus on technology in classrooms
- D) Prioritize Western educational models
B) Integrate Ubuntu’s focus on human relationships and community-based learning