TY - BOOK AU - Osborn,Marilyn TI - A world of difference: comparing learners across Europe SN - 033521102X U1 - 306.43 21 PY - 2003/// CY - Buckingham PB - Open University Press KW - Students KW - Europe KW - Education KW - Cross-cultural studies N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-276) and index; List of figures and tables --; Acknowledgements --; Pt. 1; Introduction and methodology --; 1; Education for a changing world --; 2; New methodologies for comparative research? : the research designs of the ENCOMPASS study --; Pt. 2; National cultural contexts : schools, teachers and classrooms --; 3; Culture, context and policy --; 4; School organization --; 5; Teacher perspectives --; 6; Classroom contexts as a reflection of national values --; Pt. 3; Pupil experience and the development of learner identity --; 7; Constants and contexts in pupil experience : young learners' views of schooling, teaching and learning --; 8; Constructing identities --; 9; Young learners : what makes a difference? : the influence of socio-economic status, gender and ethnicity --; Pt. 4; Conclusion : culture, context and policy --; 10; Conclusions : culture, context and policy --; Appendices --; 1: Pupil questionnaire --; 2: Pupil interview schedule --; 3: Group interview schedule --; Bibliography --; Index ER -