Education in Bhutan

1. Education in Bhutan: Introduction
Matthew J. Schuelka, T. W. (Tom) Maxwell

Part I. Historical Perspectives

2. Overview and ‘Heart Essence’ of the Bhutanese Education System
Pema Thinley

3. The History and Development of Monastic Education in Bhutan
Zangley Dukpa

4. History and Transition of Secular Education in Bhutan from the Twentieth into the Twenty-First Century
Singye Namgyel, Phup Rinchhen

5. Higher Education in Bhutan: Progress and Challenges
Janet Ward Schofield

6. Bhutanese Traditional Medical Education
Phurpa Wangchuk, Tempa Gyeltshen, Tashi Tobgay

7. International Influence and Support for Educational Development in Bhutan
Jagar Dorji

Part II. Contemporary Issues

8. Rural Life and Modern Formal Schooling in Bhutan
Akiko Ueda

9. Conditions of Happiness: Bhutan’s Educating for Gross National Happiness Initiative and the Capability Approach
Pema Tshomo

10. Teacher Understanding of the Educating for Gross National Happiness Initiative
Kezang Sherab, T. W. (Tom) Maxwell, Ray W. Cooksey

11. Non-Formal Education in Bhutan: Origin, Evolution, and Impact
Thakur S. Powdyel

12. Children with Disabilities in Bhutan: Transitioning from Special Educational Needs to Inclusive Education
Rinchen Dorji, Matthew J. Schuelka

13. Early Childhood Care and Development in Bhutan: Mind the Gap(s)
Tshering Wangmo, Margaret Brooks

14. Gender and Education in Bhutan
Kinley Seden, T. W. (Tom) Maxwell

15. Conclusion: Key Outcomes, Challenges, Ways Forward, and Future Research
T. W. (Tom) Maxwell, Matthew J. Schuelka

Avainsanat: Education, International and Comparative Education