Educational challenges in the modern world – a comparative research perspective SzD-PE-EPWS
1. An introduction to comparative studies. (A historical overview of the development of comparative studies in Poland and worldwide; the methodology of comparative research; basic concepts, conceptualisations and paradigms)
2. A discussion of the fundamental structural, curricular and organisational features of education at all levels, taking into account current global trends in education.
3. Paradigms and educational reforms in the modern world (alternative schools, AI and multimedia in education, the socialising functions of education and social stratification)
4. Major trends in education in European Union countries and other regions of the world, illustrated by selected examples (new characteristics of teachers, new teaching methods, working with pupils with special educational needs, including gifted pupils)
5. The education system in Poland compared with European systems – a comparative analysis and discussion of educational reforms in the context of current debates and changes in education
6. Reforms in the higher education system in Europe – an analysis of the changes taking place in higher education since the 1970s, with reference to the structure of higher education in Poland and university models around the world
7. Selected educational models – the Finnish, German, French and British systems – a concise overview of changes in education and higher education in other regions of Europe in comparison with other regions of the world.
8. Stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination – manifestations, types and sources/origins of prejudice; the prevalence of prejudice in the modern world; ways of combating existing prejudices and preventing them from arising. Education as a fundamental element of social order
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
Subject level
(in Polish) Punkty ECTS
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Assessment criteria
ECTS credit allocation: attendance at classes – 0.5 ECTS
Participation in class discussions and completion of the assessment assignment – 0.5 ECTS
Teaching methods: lecture with discussion, multimedia presentation, active learning methods: SWOT analysis, Oxford-style debate
Pass marks for the module:
90–100 per cent – 5
85–89.99% – 4.5
75–84.99% – 4
70–74.99% – 3.5
50–69.99% – 3
Below 50% – the module cannot be passed.
Bibliography
Literatura podstawowa:
Jaspers K., Idea uniwersytetu, Warszawa 2017.
Gmerek T., Nowakowska-Siuta R, Nofim-Widoki. Edukacyjne problemy współczesnego Izraela, Poznań 2025.
Nowakowska-Siuta R., O edukacji w Finlandii. Studium z pedagogiki porównawczej, Warszawa 2023
Nowakowska-Siuta, R., Romantyczny i pragmatyczny. Idea niemieckiego uniwersytetu neohumanistycznego i jej społeczne rekonstrukcje, Warszawa 2019.
Nowakowska-Siuta R., Pedagogika porównawcza, Kraków 2014.
Potulicka E. Hildebrandt-Wypych D., Czech-Włodarczyk C., Systemy edukacji w krajach europejskich, Impuls, Kraków 2013.
Potulicka E. Neoliberalne reformy edukacji w Stanach Zjednoczonych, Impuls, Kraków 2014.
Dokumenty EURYDICE www.eurydice.org
Supplementary literature:
Bloom A.: Umysł zamknięty. O tym jak amerykańskie szkolnictwo wyższe zawiodło demokrację i zubożyło dusze dzisiejszych studentów. Poznań 1997.
Gmerek Tomasz, Szkolnictwo wyższe w krajach skandynawskich (studium z pedagogiki porównawczej). - Poznań ; Gądki, Wolumin, 2005.
Melosik Z.: Uniwersytet i społeczeństwo. Dyskursy wolności, wiedzy i władzy. Wyd. Wolumin, Poznań 2002.
Nowakowska-Siuta, R., Pedagogika porównawcza. Konteksty metodologiczne, Warszawa 2024.
Literatura uzupełniająca:
R. Nowakowska-Siuta, Comparative Education. Methodology Context. Impuls, Kraków 2024.
Publication of Eurydice
https://eurydice.org.pl/czytelnia?filter_subjects=0&filter_themes=0&filter_languages=2233&filter_years=0&run_filters=FILTRUJ&clear_btn=&active_page=1
Nowakowska-Siuta, R. (2025).
“Pedagogical theory in comparative education: The culture of remembrance and its significance for comparative education.”
In: Handbook on Comparative Education. Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 109–121.
Nowakowska-Siuta, R. (2026).
“Exploring the Intersection of Comparative and Intercultural Education: Pursuing a Unified Methodological Model.” Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2024, Vol. 51, Emerald Publishing. DOI: 10.1108/S1479-367920260000051006
Nowakowska-Siuta, R. (2024).
“How Should Comparative Research be Conducted and What Purpose Does it Serve?”Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2023.
Nowakowska-Siuta, R. (2023).
“Comparative education in search of a processual model for dealing with cultural diversity.”Annual Review of Comparative and International Education / Emerald Publishing. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0053.9197
Nowakowska-Siuta, R. (2022).
“Historical Context and Culture of Remembrance and Their Significance for Comparative Education.”Studia Edukacyjne, 66. DOI: 10.14746/se.2022.66.1
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