An acknowledged challenge for democratic, humanitarian education is its perceived lack of philosophical and theoretical foundation, often resulting in low academic status and reduced prestige. A rich tradition does however exist, and this book explores a number of theoretical approaches, including Critical Social Theory, Critical Discourse Studies and Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), to provide critical global educators with a tool for self-evaluation.

Maureen Ellis gained her PhD from the Institute of Education, University College London, UK. She is currently Senior Research Associate at University College London Institute of Education, Development Education Research Centre, UK, and an Associate Lecturer at the Open University, UK. Dr. Ellis has taught, trained teachers and undertaken consultancies in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Australia for British publishers, universities and English language organisations, including the British Council.

1. Bible to bibliography: Personal, professional and political efficacy 2. Globalisation: Sustainable global citizenship 3. Philosophy transcends mediated modes 4. Personal search, public research 5. Policy, politics, glocal integrity 6. Conviction, verification, in-forming CHAT 7. Dreams, drama, performative dharma.