International & Comparative Education Research

A large majority of our faculty and academic associates are involved in research, teaching, and service in other countries. Here are a few quick examples:

• Understanding the importance of English-language skills in a global world, Penn GSE has responded to this worldwide educational challenge. Our renowned TESOL program (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a worldwide educational challenge draws students to GSE from other countries, especially from Asia and the Pacific rim.
• GSE faculty member and pioneer in technology-mediated adult learning, Dr. Dan Wagner and colleagues have produced a practical handbook for policymakers as they introduce new information and communication technologies to educational settings - especially in developing countries struggling to overcome the "digital divide."  
• In her book Can Schools Save Indigenous Languages?, Dr. Nancy Hornberger, the internationally renowned expert in language policy Dr. Nancy Hornberger explores the role that schooling can play in the revitalization of the 3,000 plus world languages at risk of extinction.
• Wanting to know more about the preparation of the global teaching force, Dr. Richard Ingersoll has conducted a collaborative, comparative study on the preparation and qualifications of elementary and secondary school teachers in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, and Hong Kong.

To learn more about how Penn GSE faculty are engaged internationally, click here. 

For a snapshot of Penn GSE student work abroad, click here.

For a look at research centers that active around the world, click here.