Education - Higher

This text represents an effort to describe and document these practices of intentionally centering critical theories. The first section of this text examines the ways that critically-minded practitioners lead through equitable, liberatory frameworks, offering important models for reimagining the future of higher education.Author: Susan...

When Sharde M. Davis turned to social media during the summer of racial reckoning in 2020, she meant only to share how racism against Black people affects her personally. But her hashtag, BlackintheIvory, went viral, fostering a flood of Black scholars sharing similar stories....

Pedagogy refers to the method and practice of teaching, specifically, the approach to teaching academic subjects or theoretical concepts. Higher education should not only make students skillful and scholastic but also ensure that they remain grounded in their value systems and possess a rich...

Gordon A. Craig (1913-2005) was for more than half a century one of America's foremost historians of modern Germany and Europe. He was the J. E. Wallace Sterling Professor in the Humanities at Stanford University and, in 1982, the president of the American Historical...

Analysis of signals is given in first chapter. Types of signals, properties of systems are also presented.Second chapter presents Fourier series analysis. Its properties are also discussed. Fourier transform is given in third chapter, along with its properties.The transmission of signals through linear systems...

Thomas G. Dyer's definitive history of the University of Georgia celebrates the bicentennial of the school's founding with a richly varied account of people and events. More than an institutional history, The University of Georgia is a contribution to the understanding of the course...

The world of elite campuses is one of rarified social circles, as well as prestigious educational opportunities. W. Carson Byrd studied twenty-eight of the most selective colleges and universities in the United States to see whether elite students' social interactions with each other might...

This book provides instructors with a holistic way of thinking about learners, learning, and online course design. This book provides strategies for approaching the learning experience from an integrative perspective for both experienced online instructors and those new to online course design.Author: Simone C....

Dreams or Degrees: How to Graduate From College in Four Years is a blueprint and map that guides and teaches students how to navigate the college system and to graduate in four years. Rodve Lewis has tested and proved each step to success for...

Free speech has been a historically volatile issue in higher education. In recent years, however, there has been a surge of progressive censorship on campus. This wave of censorship has been characterized by the explosive growth of such policies as "trigger warnings" for course...

How can education become a transformative experience for all learners and teachers? The contributors to this volume contend that the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) can provide a strong foundation for the role of education in promoting social justice. The collection features contributions...

Gordon A. Craig (1913-2005) was for more than half a century one of America's foremost historians of modern Germany and Europe. He was the J. E. Wallace Sterling Professor in the Humanities at Stanford University and, in 1982, the president of the American Historical...

A bold, collaborative vision for combatting the ever-rising cost of college US colleges and universities have long been the envy of the world. Institutional autonomy has fostered creativity among faculty, students, and staff. But this autonomy means that colleges tend to create their own...

In recent years Fundamentals of Electronic Devices & Circuits are being used extensively in computers, microprocessor and very large scale integration (VLSI) design and digital signal processing research and many other things. This rapid progress in Electronics Engineering has created an increasing demand for...

Author: George HillocksISBN-10: 0807734330ISBN-13: 9780807734339Publisher: Teachers College PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/15/1996Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.93h x 6.17w x 0.68d

Bringing together an exciting group of knowledge workers, scholars and activists from across fields, this book revisits a foundational question of the Enlightenment: what is "the last or furthest end of knowledge"? It is a book about why we do what we do, and...

This book examines fundraising engagement and the university advancement and development professionals who make it happen at public regional universities in the United States. These institutions are disproportionately under-resourced by state and federal subsidies, and private fundraising has become increasingly relied upon by students...

Exploring how DH shapes and is in turn shaped by the classroom How has the field of digital humanities (DH) changed as it has moved from the corners of academic research into the classroom? And how has our DH praxis evolved through interactions with...

This collection consists of theoretical discussions, personal reflections, research reports, and policy suggestions sourced in the experiences of our most vulnerable students with an eye to making schools places all students might love rather than hate. The essays take up these issues from the...

Why pursue a university education? Some people answer in terms of the purpose of getting a good job. Others respond in terms of the aim of earning more money. Still others answer in terms of the goal of promoting social justice. Drawing on C....

The second edition of Academic Advising Administration: Essential Knowledge and Skills for the 21st Century examines the evolving boundary-crossing role of the advising administrator in an increasingly complex and diversified higher education environment. Written by scholar-practitioners in the field, chapters situate advising administration as...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This comprehensive history of Ludlow, Vermont, provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of a small New England town from its beginnings as a farming community in the eighteenth century to its current status as a popular tourist destination. With detailed accounts of the...

Aggies by the Sea tells the story of Texas A&M University at Galveston, an unusual educational institution that began operation in 1962 as a maritime academy with only twenty-three students and now enrolls more than 1,600 undergraduates studying the sciences, technology, business, and cultural...

Explore the rich history of one of the most prestigious women's colleges in the United States. From its founding in 1861 as a pioneering institution for women's education, through its struggles and triumphs during times of war and societal change, to its place as...

The rapid shift online during the Covid-19 pandemic has put online learning firmly on the agenda of universities everywhere and to realise fully the transformative potential of online learning this book argues the need for an evidence-based design approach. The evidence comes from the...

Since 1845, the United States Naval Academy has prepared professional military leaders at its Annapolis, Maryland, campus. Although it remains steeped in a culture of tradition and discipline, the Academy is not impervious to change. Dispelling the myth that the Academy is a bastion...

The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, 1886-2020 is a compelling examination of the most diverse public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Starting with Kentucky State University's establishment in 1886 to train black school teachers, the book explored how the...

When enormous amounts of information are available at our fingertips, how do we learn the things we need to know?In a world overflowing with information, how can we adapt our learning methods to thrive? Dave Cormier, a pioneering figure in digital education, presents a...

The book brings together research, theory, practical applications, programmatic illustrations, case studies, encouragement, and inspiration, and is supplemented by an online compendium for continual updates of resources, case studies, and new developments in the world of transfer.Author: John N. GardnerISBN-10: 1620369478ISBN-13: 9781620369470Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Part I. The Problematic Situation: Challenges Facing Higher Education Chapter 1. Postmodern Worldmaking and the Unanimous AcademyChapter 2. Neoliberalism, Technology, and the UniversityChapter 3. Promoting More than Just 'Diversity' at Colleges and UniversitiesPart II. The Wellspring of Experience: Reflections on Robust Higher EducationChapter 6....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Our Plan is a family-centered approach to paying for college that starts and ends with the most important people in the college journey - the student and his or her parents. Written in a simple, coach-by-your-side style, Our Plan provides practical guidance on how...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

""A Complete Guide To Stenography: Or An Entire New System Of Writing Short Hand"" is a book written by Thomas Towndrow in 1832. The book is a comprehensive guide to stenography, which is the practice of writing in shorthand. The author presents a new...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Making Hybrids Work provides a resource for institutions of higher education to grow and sustain quality hybrid curricula, outlining an institutional framework by focusing on defining and advertising hybrids; developing, supporting, and assessing hybrid programs; and training faculty.The hybrid instructional mode, which combines online...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book provides a fresh look at the question of learner motivation and engagement, beginning with an investigation of potential motivations not to learn, the better to help instructors find more successful ways to engage learners in any given situation.Author: Jonathan E. TaylorISBN-10: 1620369559ISBN-13:...

This book studies the various dimensions of gender inequality that persist in higher education and employment in India. It presents an in-depth analysis of the complex challenges women face in higher education participation and in translating higher education opportunities into labour market success and...

This edited volume provides personal narratives of a diverse group of scholars in academia regarding strategies to navigate academia during times of COVID-19 and unrest. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) women in academia are grappling with emotional tolls and invisible burdens, discrimination,...

"This book will explore strategies and methods to implement active blended learning in higher education, providing an insight into teaching practice by describing the experiences and reflections of academics from around the world"--Author: Brenda Cecilia Padilla RodriguezISBN-10: 1799878570ISBN-13: 9781799878575Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2021Pages:...

An exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders, his staff, and players, who are shattering expectations weekly and changing the culture of college football.Known for decades as one of the NFL's most iconic and spectacular playmakers, Deion Sanders remains college football's most...

Discover the hidden language of images using this full-color guide to the Elements and Principles of Art and Design with over 200 individual illustrations and 30 artwork examples. This comprehensive illustrated exploration of how images are composed is organized for easy reference and explores...

This volume presents a solid fundamental treatment of engineering graphics, geometry and modeling suitable for engineers and technologists. It reflects the most modern drafting procedures from the fundamentals (for the beginner), to techniques and practices of drawing in specialized fields.This book is an Engineering...

Claiming Space examines the growing tradition of decorating mortarboards at college graduations, offering a performance-centered approach to these material sites of display. Taking mortarboard displays seriously as public performances of the personal, this book highlights the creative, playful, and powerful ways graduates use their...

Since the publication of the first edition of Student Conduct Practice in 2008 the landscape of student conduct has matured and shifted dramatically. As the composition of the overall population and of the student body on campuses across the nation has changed, institutions of...

How free-market fundamentalists have shifted the focus of higher education to competition, metrics, consumer demand, and return on investment, and why we should change this. A new philosophy of higher education has taken hold in institutions around the world. Its supporters disavow the pursuit...