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Curriculum Studies Based on Complexity Science

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

Complexity science is in the forefront of contemporary scientific development; its rise and development triggered the breakthrough and innovation of methodology in scientific research. Curriculum is a complex adaptive system. Complexity curriculum research also includes nonlinearity, uncertainty, self-organization and emergent … Continue reading →

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Educational Commons and the new Radical Democratic Imaginary

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

This article reflects on emergent (radical-progressive) languages of democracy to consider what common educational institutions might mean today. It explores distinct philosophical and political tensions that cut across these languages in relation to educational organization and pedagogy including – antagonism … Continue reading →

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Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Giorgio Bertini

Finnish Lessons is a first-hand, comprehensive account of how Finland built a world-class education system during the past three decades. The author, Pasi Sahlber, traces the evolution of education policies in Finland and highlights how they differ from the United States … Continue reading →