Education in the developing world: Helping to solve the world’s big problems?

Authors

Rebecca Winthrop, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Document Type

Lecture

Publication Date

2-10-2011

Abstract

This lecture will provide a broad overview of the state of education in the developing world and the major challenges it faces in over the next decade. It will also discuss the role of education in broader global issues and explore the ways in which education can and cannot help to address things such as climate change, global security, and global health.

Keywords

Developing countries; Education – Forecasting

Disciplines

Education | Sustainability

Streaming Media

Language

English

Comments

UNLV Greenspun Hall Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

Audio/Video

File size: 145.6 megabytes

Attached file: 26 PowerPoint slides

Repository Citation

Winthrop, R. (2011). Education in the developing world: Helping to solve the world’s big problems?.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WpiilGeqq8