Highlight the phases through which Comparative Education has evolved       (2 marks)

Comparative Education has evolved through several phases:

1. Descriptive Phase: This is the earliest phase of Comparative Education, which started in the 19th century. During this phase, the focus was on describing and documenting the education systems of different countries. There was no attempt to compare or analyze the systems.

2. Predictive Phase: This phase began in the early 20th century. The focus shifted from merely describing education systems to predicting their outcomes. Researchers started using statistical methods to compare and analyze the education systems of different countries.

3. Scientific Phase: This phase started in the mid-20th century. The focus shifted from predicting outcomes to understanding the underlying processes and mechanisms. Researchers started using more rigorous scientific methods to study education systems.

4. Interpretive Phase: This is the current phase of Comparative Education. The focus is on understanding the cultural, social, and political contexts of education systems. Researchers use qualitative methods to interpret and understand the complexities of education systems.