Michael Kelpanides (18 July 1945–29 February 2016)
In: Südosteuropa: journal of politics and society, Volume 64, Issue 2, p. 256-260
ISSN: 2364-933X, 2701-8202
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In: Südosteuropa: journal of politics and society, Volume 64, Issue 2, p. 256-260
ISSN: 2364-933X, 2701-8202
In: Südosteuropa: journal of politics and society, Volume 64, Issue 2, p. 226-255
ISSN: 2364-933X, 2701-8202
Abstract
Greece's education system lags behind those of other European countries. Its two overarching problems, which encompass many others, are (a) the incompatibility of school knowledge and societal needs, and (b) the low performance of public schools. Because of these inadequacies, there exists a 'shadow education system' of private cramming courses preparing students for the required qualifications for university admission. Despite recurring criticisms from international organizations, the relative position of Greece to other countries has not improved. This paper addresses why there has been no improvement so far despite Greece's use of available resources and expertise supplied by the EU. To explain why there has been no change, the authors trace the Greek system's problems to historical antecedents and examine the political and social forces resisting educational change at present.
In: Südost-Europa: journal of politics and society, Volume 64, Issue 2, p. [226]-255
ISSN: 0722-480X
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