Introduction
When we talk about role models, we often also talk about authority. Role models in this sense are people of high reputation, prestige and social influence as well as bearers of values. While not every authority is also a role model, every role model has authority and is, at least in … 
identity
history and myth in times of war: elementary school history textbooks in imperial Japan
1 Introduction
Historical description conjoined with mythically charged narrative can provide a sense of national cohesion under a shared identity; it can also justify military conflict. Thus, historical description is often exploited to manipulate people into supporting wars.
Drawing on Jan …
teacher (in)discretion in international schools
The issue of teachers being controlled or being in control is by no means new. However, there is a perception that in recent years, particularly in the West, teachers’ discretionary space to adapt or contest curricula is being inexorably removed. This removal of teachers’ autonomy is associated with …