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Leadership for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
A Case Study from Postcolonial Pakistan
Series: - Global Education in the 21st Century, Volume: 11
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This book explores the dynamic interplay between educational leadership, sustainable development, and quality education. Drawing on postcolonial and development theories, it examines the colonial legacies and lingering neocolonial influences on postcolonial Pakistanâs development and education. Situated in a close analysis of Aga Khan Schools in Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, it analyses the key challenges and opportunities educational leaders face in realising the promise of quality education for all. The author critically engages with the global SDG frameworks and simultaneously examines the locally sensitive strategies educational leaders employ to promote access to quality education for sustainable development (ESD).
Mir Zaman Shah (PhD) is an independent researcher specialising in education, with a focus on science education, teacher education, educational leadership, sustainable development, and postcolonial theory. With a B.Ed. (Secondary Education), M.Ed. (Teacher Education), M.Ed. (Educational Leadership & Management), and PhD (Education), Dr. Shah has extensive experience in education and educational leadership with the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan. He co-authored COVID-19 and the (Broken) Promise of Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study from Postcolonial Pakistan (Brill, 2023).
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Figures and Tables
List of Acronyms
1 Education, Leadership and Sustainable Development in Postcolonial Pakistan
â1 Education and Sustainable Development in Postcolonial State
â2 Significance of the Book
â3 Postcolonial Theory, the SDG s, and Educational Leadership
â4 Contextualising the Research Process
â5 Structure of the Book
2 The Emergence of Pakistan as a Postcolonial State
â1 Postcolonial Theory
â2 Precolonial and Colonial Pakistan
â3 The Transition from Colonial to Postcolonial Era
â4 Discussion: Postcolonial Pakistan in a Globalising 21st-Century
3 Education Systems, the SDG s, and Educational Leadership
â1 Education Systems in Pakistan
â2 The UN SDG: A Global Framework for Action
â3 Theorising Educational Leadership in Postcolonial Pakistan
â4 Discussion: The SDG s, Educational Leadership, and the Challenges for Development
4 Organisational Culture, Community Dynamics and Educational Leadership
â1 Institutional Context: Negotiating the Institutional Dynamics of the AKDN
â2 Organisational Decision-Making: Setting Priorities and Implementation Mechanisms
â3 Local Community Ownership and Participation
â4 Discussion: Faith-based Bureaucracies, Charismatic Leaders, and Local Communities
5 Gender Relations, Girls Education and Educational Leadership
â1 Pushing against the Wind: Pioneering Girls Education in a Patriarchal Culture
â2 Leaving No Child Behind: Inclusive Education for All
â3 Empowering through Early Education: Promoting Gender Equality
â4 Discussion: Educational Leadership, Patriarchy and the Promise of Equality and Equity
6 Globalisation, Development, Curriculum and Educational Leadership
â1 PrISM Curriculum: Challenges in Integrating It with the Curriculum
â2 Localising Global Frameworks: Integrating the SDG s and 21st-Century Skills
â3 English as the Medium of Instruction: Challenges for Leadership
â4 Discussion: Neoliberal Globalisation Shaping Curriculum
7 Development Organisations, Educational LeadÂership and the Promise of SDG 4 in Postcolonial Pakistan
â1 Educational Leadership in Context: Communities, Cultures, Gender Relations, and Globalisation
â2 Charting the Path: Sustainable Development Goals in Postcolonial Pakistan
Appendices
References
Index
Acknowledgements
List of Figures and Tables
List of Acronyms
1 Education, Leadership and Sustainable Development in Postcolonial Pakistan
â1 Education and Sustainable Development in Postcolonial State
â2 Significance of the Book
â3 Postcolonial Theory, the SDG s, and Educational Leadership
â4 Contextualising the Research Process
â5 Structure of the Book
2 The Emergence of Pakistan as a Postcolonial State
â1 Postcolonial Theory
â2 Precolonial and Colonial Pakistan
â3 The Transition from Colonial to Postcolonial Era
â4 Discussion: Postcolonial Pakistan in a Globalising 21st-Century
3 Education Systems, the SDG s, and Educational Leadership
â1 Education Systems in Pakistan
â2 The UN SDG: A Global Framework for Action
â3 Theorising Educational Leadership in Postcolonial Pakistan
â4 Discussion: The SDG s, Educational Leadership, and the Challenges for Development
4 Organisational Culture, Community Dynamics and Educational Leadership
â1 Institutional Context: Negotiating the Institutional Dynamics of the AKDN
â2 Organisational Decision-Making: Setting Priorities and Implementation Mechanisms
â3 Local Community Ownership and Participation
â4 Discussion: Faith-based Bureaucracies, Charismatic Leaders, and Local Communities
5 Gender Relations, Girls Education and Educational Leadership
â1 Pushing against the Wind: Pioneering Girls Education in a Patriarchal Culture
â2 Leaving No Child Behind: Inclusive Education for All
â3 Empowering through Early Education: Promoting Gender Equality
â4 Discussion: Educational Leadership, Patriarchy and the Promise of Equality and Equity
6 Globalisation, Development, Curriculum and Educational Leadership
â1 PrISM Curriculum: Challenges in Integrating It with the Curriculum
â2 Localising Global Frameworks: Integrating the SDG s and 21st-Century Skills
â3 English as the Medium of Instruction: Challenges for Leadership
â4 Discussion: Neoliberal Globalisation Shaping Curriculum
7 Development Organisations, Educational LeadÂership and the Promise of SDG 4 in Postcolonial Pakistan
â1 Educational Leadership in Context: Communities, Cultures, Gender Relations, and Globalisation
â2 Charting the Path: Sustainable Development Goals in Postcolonial Pakistan
Appendices
References
Index
This book will interest graduate students, academics, researchers, development agencies, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in global education and sustainable development. By offering practical insights and recommendations, it seeks to enhance support for SDG 4 globally.