This paper presents a critical literature review on the subject of international aid for education and the associated global education discourse that is marked by various international frameworks on Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Education for All (EFA). Through analysis of selected journal articles and agency reports, this author discusses three broad themes as [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2012/05/private-sector-financing-in-international-aid-for-education/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2012/02/applying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnershipsapplying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnerships/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2012/02/applying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnershipsapplying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnerships/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:55:20 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=1025 Our society is undergoing a profound change which is revolutionizing the way we live, learn, earn and consume. We are exiting the Information Age and into an age where knowledge is highly valued and considered a primary economic output. The question of our time is whether our education systems are adequately prepared to bring our [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2012/02/applying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnershipsapplying-a-critical-theory-framework-to-public-private-partnerships/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/the-tipping-point-the-age-of-the-oil-sands/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/the-tipping-point-the-age-of-the-oil-sands/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:03:26 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/the-tipping-point-the-age-of-the-oil-sands/ Tipping Point: The Age of the Oil Sands which will be featured in [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/the-tipping-point-the-age-of-the-oil-sands/feed/ 1 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/masters-in-early-childhood-studies/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/masters-in-early-childhood-studies/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:30:56 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=987 I am proud to announce that I’ve been accepted into the Masters of Arts program in Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University. I am very excited about attending this program and learning from the amazing faculty that are involved in various [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/masters-in-early-childhood-studies/feed/ 2 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/graduate-diploma-in-social-innovation/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/graduate-diploma-in-social-innovation/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:35:51 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=957 Brief:

Design a website to highlight the program and draw an audience from the tri-sectors (business, social, government).

The Graduate Diploma in Social Innovation, a partnership between leading academics at the University of Waterloo, expert practitioners from across the country, and the http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/06/graduate-diploma-in-social-innovation/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/innovative-approaches-to-corporate-social-responsibility/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/innovative-approaches-to-corporate-social-responsibility/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 23:45:32 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/innovative-approaches-to-corporate-social-responsibility/ A recent article in the Harvard Business Review suggests an innovative approach to funding CSR (corporate social responsibility) projects. The unique approach is particular because it seeks to appease two kinds of shareholders–those that want to engage directly in social initiatives through a company and those that choose not to risk capital–capital that can be [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/innovative-approaches-to-corporate-social-responsibility/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/naomi-klein/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/naomi-klein/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 00:43:03 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=942

Naomi Klein is an author and activist and has dedicated her life to climate change and unpacking the choices we make that has large consequences on our environment. She is the author of “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism” (2007) and “No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies” (2001). She is [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/naomi-klein/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/how-to-educate-a-planet/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/how-to-educate-a-planet/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 14:44:11 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=938

I was inspired to call this blog post, “How to Educate a Planet” based on a research study that was highlighted in the Harvard International Review. The purpose of the research was to investigate the connection between the personal computer and educational [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/05/how-to-educate-a-planet/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/03/the-multiple-disciplines-of-early-childhood-education/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/03/the-multiple-disciplines-of-early-childhood-education/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:10:42 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/?p=921 In The Multiple Disciplines of Early Childhood Education I look at how various disciplines all contribute to the growing and evolving field of early childhood education. I reflect on the disciplines of my teammates and friends that are doing amazing work across the world and how what they learn can contribute to my own passions [...]]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/03/the-multiple-disciplines-of-early-childhood-education/feed/ 0 http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/how-corrie-met-benny/ http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/how-corrie-met-benny/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:54:46 +0000 npetten http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/how-corrie-met-benny/ ]]> http://www.nickpetten.com/2011/01/how-corrie-met-benny/feed/ 0