education – Lien Pham

The purpose of universities

April 24, 2020

Some time ago, I wrote about the purpose of education from the perspective of the individual. Today, I am writing from the perspective of universities. As the primary function of universities is to provide education, we may assume that whichever view or values of education we hold from the perspective of students, we could also … More The purpose of universities

International education, coronavirus, and the myths of the market

March 19, 2020

International education was the first sector in Australia that felt the economic impacts of coronavirus. The problem related to Australia’s travel ban that have kept Chinese international students from coming to Australia. For days, the media headlined the crisis, emphasising the significance of international education as third largest export in Australia and revenue source for … More International education, coronavirus, and the myths of the market

The purpose of education

June 5, 2019

There are different views about the purpose of education. Here are three approaches. The first one is a pure economic one where education is seen as important in terms of developing knowledge, skills and improving work productivity. The benefits of education are considered in terms of increased productivity through jobs and remuneration. People choose education … More The purpose of education

The Meaning of Knowledge

May 10, 2019

The term “knowledge economy” is often used to denote the current world that we live in; moreover, to emphasise the value of higher education. Underpinning this concept is the idea that knowledge can be acquired and traded as goods in an economy often seen though the claims of jobs and employment as outcomes of education. … More The Meaning of Knowledge