Going to School in South Asia

Afghanistan is one of many South Asian countries appearing in daily headlines as it attempts to rebuild its society including its educational system after decades of war. Sri Lanka devastated by the tsunami of 2004 and parts of Pakistan and Northern India coping with the aftereffects of a major earthquake are also also struggling for teachers classrooms supplies and a sense of normalcy for their students. This volume part of the Schooling Around the World series provides readers with a history and survey of education in eight of the region''s countries. It examines the Primary Secondary and Postsecondary levels of education identifying the types of education available (public private tutoring etc) any race gender or social class issues that impact education and major reforms taking place. Readers will find discussions of curriculum and teaching methods most helpful as well as a special day in the life feature which gives a personal look at what it''s like for students attending school in that country today.