Education - Higher

This book is the second of a series of five volumes that analyze and denounce the gender-based inequalities and violence faced by Latin American female social scientists in academic settings. This volume is dedicated to Argentina and offers a rigorous feminist ethnographic analysis of...

Blending Andragogy and Pedagogy for Adult Learners explores how educators can bridge the gap between traditional pedagogy and andragogy (the science of adult learning). This book demonstrates how andragogy, with its focus on learner autonomy and practical application, can not only enhance student engagement...

The Community-Centric Path to Rebuilding Trust in Higher Education reimagines community engagement as an essential operational driver for sustaining universities in the face of formidable societal and economic headwinds. By elevating engagement as a core organizational practice across all aspects of institutional operations, the...

This how-to course design guide is rooted in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), equipping educators with the tools they need to create learning environments that fuel motivation and lead to a more engaging and productive teaching and learning experience.Existing literature on course design often emphasizes tips...

In Ireland, it is said that people with notions are acting above their station and with a misplaced sense of their own importance. Certainly, working-class academics often feel out of place at work, caught somewhere between where they come from and where they are...

It is commonly understood that teacher educators help develop teachers. It is less commonly understood how teacher educators come to develop as teacher educators themselves. Who and what develops the teacher educator? We know that teacher education does not exist apart from the teacher...

The first book to address how teachers can build more inclusive, reflexive and socially just approaches to tourism education. This book aims to disrupt the dominance of Western ways of being, thinking and knowing and blends critical theory with practical strategies, focusing on who...

This book offers a comprehensive and research-driven exploration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption in higher education, with a specific focus on student learning behavior, educational effectiveness, and competition-based learning in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. Combining theoretical models such as UTAUT,...

In an era marked by unprecedented global interconnectedness, persistent conflict, and complex challenges, the call for peace education has never been more urgent. The 21st century presents both unique challenges and promising opportunities for educators, policymakers, and communities dedicated to fostering cultures of peace....

Workplace Communication for ESL Employees is your guide to professional English in real-life situations. Learn how to confidently handle meetings, presentations, conversations with managers, feedback, conflicts, and more - all in clear, simple language for ESL learners.Author: Center Of Practical ApproachISBN-13: 9798263430931Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage:...

In this insightful volume, more than 50 educators from 4 continents outline thoughtful and intentional innovations of lasting value made in their teaching of tertiary mathematics and statistics, in response to COVID -19 pandemic-related campus closures.Author: Katherine SeatonISBN-10: 1032627484ISBN-13: 9781032627489Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2025Pages: 188Format:...

Philosophical Methods and Their Application in the Art of Living offers a systematic study of the major approaches that have shaped philosophical thinking from antiquity to postmodernity. Moving beyond a narrowly technical understanding of the method, the book situates each tradition within its historical...

In a world where digital interactions shape consumer choices, The eWOM Revolution delves into the transformative power of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM). This comprehensive guide explores how online reviews, social media conversations, and digital recommendations influence buying behaviors and brand perception. From understanding the cultural...

"Entrepreneurship Development" is a unique and essential guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and students alike. This book masterfully blends theoretical concepts with practical insights, ensuring readers gain a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship. Each chapter is meticulously crafted, featuring hypothetical examples inspired by Indian industries. These...

"Python for Data Science: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide" Embark on a transformative journey into the world of data science with Python as your guide! This comprehensive beginner's guide introduces Python's prowess in data analysis, visualization, and machine learning, making it an essential companion for...

Occupational Health and Safety Simplified is the culmination of well over 20 years of effective practice and experience. The book takes readers on a journey of decision-making and arrangements in the workplace that enhance a sustainable environment and foster productivity. Managers and regulators need...

This book provides an in-depth, multi-faceted look into capacity building for service-learning, using the case of the higher education landscape in Hong Kong. Service-learning has been proven to be an effective pedagogy for the holistic development of students, as well as promoting their well-being....

This book is a collection of the leading scientific studies, which elaborate on the unique specifics of Central Asia and Russia and dwell on the potential and current contribution of digital higher education to the preservation of these specifics and adaptation of universities to...

Puts the Australian experience of discipline standards into the wider international discussionUses discipline standards to help approach the current understanding of historical thinking and pedagogyOffers university teaching staff practical advice on the application of discipline standards Author: Jennifer ClarkISBN-10: 9811300461ISBN-13: 9789811300462Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2018Pages:...

This book tackles the latest challenges in education in the business sector, outlining how the students of the future must be taught to adapt to a highly fluid business environment in which their ability to acquire new skills and collaborate with others is more...

Around 1900, the Louvain photographer Edouard Morren made a unique photo report of the buildings comprising the University of Louvain. The 78 photographs were bound in a luxurious album, which is now preserved at the Louvain university archives. This new edition reproduces the numerous...

Preparing professionals to meet the demands of changes in practice is a compelling issue for the development of society, professions and individual professionals. A key tenet of this book is that we currently prepare professionals for the world of work in ways that are...

How can we build another society, another country, another education, another university, if the masters and doctors we form attend countless courses that waste their curiosities and interests? Higher (and Graduate) education is still often medieval. Both in methods and in interpersonal relationships.The educational...

Scholarly literature has informed different reasons for higher education student attrition. One major challenge most students face, especially doctoral students, is the isolation that hinders them from integrating and becoming part of the learning society. Indeed, the current learning environment in higher education may...

Universities do not simply arise from nowhere. Throughout history civic leaders have supported the establishment and growth of universities for a variety of social, political, economic and other strategic reasons. This is a study of a group of contemporary Australian civic leaders and their...

Evaluation is an important issue in all European societies: it concerns all organisations and institutions whether they like it or not. Organisations in higher education are not an exception; on the contrary, during recent years, university evaluations have moved in a formal and routine...

Fills a gap in the research on campus climate in public universities in the USUtilizes survey and assessement data from a wide range of demographics than are available in other studiesAddresses a wide variety of students' identities that are not typically examined in similar...

This book focuses on human rights education (HRE) in higher education, with an emphasis on supporting undergraduate education for social justice and global citizenship at the institutional, classroom, and community levels. Drawing from the work of human rights scholars and advocates at Webster University,...

This book explores the meanings, experiences, and challenges faced by Black women faculty that are either on the tenure track or have earned tenure. The authors advance the notion of comparative intersectionality to tease through the contextual peculiarities and commonalities that define their identities...

This book focuses on the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of transnational higher education (TNE). Despite the increasing importance of TNE and the interest it has attracted from various stakeholders, there is a lack of theoretical and empirical evidence on several aspects pertaining to...

The book is based on nine selected, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 10th biennial Networked Learning Conference (NLC) 2016 held in Lancaster. Informed by suggestions from delegates, the nine papers have been chosen by the editors (who were the Chairs of the Conference) as...

This book presents the research journey involved in sensitively unearthing and re-presenting the lived experience of women casual academics. The author weaves the as yet unvoiced stories of women casual academics with a reflective account of a narrative inquiry process. In doing so, she...

Focuses on the plausibility and possibility of democratic citizenship on the African continentReflects upon diverse enactments of democratic citizenship and education in seven different African countriesAdopts an involved yet detached gaze at manifestations of citizenship in AfricaAuthor: Yusef WaghidISBN-10: 3319678604ISBN-13: 9783319678603Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Presents research advances in the learning processProposes the appropriate curricula for sustainability in higher educationIncludes a special chapter on greening pedagogical Author: J. Paulo DavimISBN-10: 3319565044ISBN-13: 9783319565040Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2017Pages: 130Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d

This book aims to provide insight into the complexities confronting higher education today and to highlight tangible opportunities that exist to address such issues. We are in a constant state of flux and higher education needs to respond in more proactive, intentional and innovative...

This book offers a comprehensive review of crowdfunding at Higher Education Institutions, both in theory and practice. In addition, it sheds new light on the emerging concept of crowdfunding at Higher Education Institutions and presents an overview of current academic discussions and best practices...

This book makes a major contribution to the scholarship on internationalization in higher education by focusing on the perceptions and experiences of the academic profession in a comparative perspective. Drawing from data collected by the Academic Professions in the Knowledge-based Society (APIKS) project, the...

This book explores tried and tested strategies that support student and faculty engagement and inclusion in the academy. These strategies are anchored by a brief exploration of the history and effect/s of exclusion and deprivilege in higher education. However, while many publications exploring academic...

This book examines some of the major higher education reforms and policy shifts globally, particularly in the light of recent shifts in quality and standards-driven education and policy research. It critiques the neo-liberal ideological imperatives of current higher education and policy reforms, and illustrates...

This open access book offers an updated examination of the institutionalisation of political science in sixteen latecomer or peripheral countries in Europe. Its main theme is how political science as a science of democracy is influenced and how it responds to the challenges of...

Examines what motivates collaboration between universities in different countries with distinct socio-cultural and economic development contexts Considers barriers and limitations these universities face in carrying out joint research projectsExplores key factors that appear to have advanced research productivity for these partnerships Author: Gustavo GregoruttiISBN-10:...

Introduction Welcome to My Rule Book!This book is your space to capture all the math rules, formulas, and concepts you learn throughout middle and high school. By writing down what you've learned in your own words, you'll deepen your understanding and create a personalized...

As the fruit of the Learning and Teaching Conference of 2019, the essays within this volume ably demonstrate the heart, soul and passion that theological educators have for forming students within their care to be God's Exemplary Graduates. The many suggestions and reflections within...

Universities are social universes in their own right. For some time now the terms 'transition to university' and 'first-year experience' have been at the centre of discussion and discourse at, and about, Australian universities. For those university administrators, researchers and teachers involved, this focus...

For those undertaking a nursing degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of nursing and healthcare in HE.Author: Jane Bottomley,Steven PryjmachukISBN-10: 191209665XISBN-13: 9781912096657Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2019Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.10h...

In this full-blooded attack on the institutions of higher education, Sinéad Murphy shows the neoliberal university for what it really is: a zombie institution, churning out generations of the thinking dead. What if we have lost the ability to think straight? And what if...

Offering 10 steps to obtaining an arts degree at a New Zealand university, this handbook serves as a roadmap for students to discover success in college. From finding the best snacks on campus to realizing your lecturer is a fellow human being, this guide...

Academic mobility in higher education is an old phenomenon, but it has become a high profile issue as the numbers of students and staff engaged, and the number of countries involved, has increased hugely in the last few decades. For this reason and many...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in online education across the world. While the online classroom experience has been written about extensively, the outside of class experience and student services for those learning remotely has received little attention. This book provides College and university...

As student engagement takes centre stage in academic life, how can academics and university leaders engage with their students to connect research and teaching more effectively? In this highly accessible book, the contributors show how students and academics can work in partnership to shape...