Education - Higher

From Classroom to Courtroom tells the story of how fifteen American university academics in a Middle Eastern Studies department got embroiled in serious unacademic conflicts with serious consequences. From 1994 onward, these academic colleagues made or faced official complaints and allegations of favoritism, intimidation,...

This book draws inspiration from the author's own scholarship on race, anti-Blackness, Indigeneity, and anti-colonial studies to offer the personal travelogue of a Black scholar in academia. The author reflects on how he came to a critical consciousness about critical issues of race, anti-Black...

Henry Pestalozzi and His Plan of Education is a book written by Edward Biber that provides a detailed account of the life and writings of Henry Pestalozzi. Pestalozzi was a Swiss educational reformer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He...

""The Higher Education of Women"" is a book written by Emily Davies that explores the history and importance of women's education. The book was first published in 1866 and is considered a seminal work in the movement for women's rights and education. Davies argues...

""Comenius and the Beginnings of Educational Reform"" is a book written by Will S. Monroe that explores the life and work of Jan Amos Comenius, a 17th-century Czech educator and theologian. The book examines Comenius' contributions to the field of education and his ideas...

""Rousseau and Education According to Nature"" by Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of education put forth by the famous philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book delves into Rousseau's belief that education should be based on the natural inclinations and tendencies of...

""Handwriting, Revelation of Self: A Source Book of Psychographology"" by Herry O. Teltscher is a comprehensive guide to the study of handwriting as a means of understanding an individual's personality and character traits. The book explores the field of psychographology, which is the scientific...

Mary Henkel is one of the most renowned scholars of higher education. In honor of her 70th birthday, her colleagues have written and compiled this volume of articles analyzing the evolution of concepts of governance in higher education.Author: Alberto AmaralISBN-10: 1402089937ISBN-13: 9781402089930Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

One of the qualities of this book is the authors'engagement with personal experience. This is part of the contextualising of issues within particular cultural, historical and social contexts. I shall begin the Foreword in the same spirit by recounting an experience that is still...

This book explores the impact of localities and regions on universities and shows how the diversity of the higher education landscape is critically affected by the geophysical character of regions and their differentiated economies and cultures; regional inequalities bear heavily on universities' strategy-making. A...

Collaboration in Higher Education, an open access book, focuses on the opportunities and challenges created by engaging in collaboration and partnership in higher education. As higher education institutions become ever more competitive to sustain their place in a global, neoliberal education market, students and...

This book draws on interdisciplinary social science and philosophical frameworks to offer new dimensions to debate about intellectual leadership and higher education. The chapters are focused on provoking readers to think critically about intellectual leadership in precarious times. The contributors frame critical questions about...

The Governance of European Higher Education: Convergence or Divergence analyses governance at state and institutional levels in five European higher education systems chosen as representative of European higher education as a whole: Germany, Hungary, Norway, Portugal and the UK (as in England, Scotland and...

Against a background of changing patterns of academic labour in the UK and other English speaking countries, this book draws on empirical research which identifies a shift towards more open-ended approaches to roles and careers in higher education. This has resulted in what the...

This volume provides insights into EAP practitioners' identity and agency in varied contexts and field positions. Each chapter delves into a theoretical perspective (Bourdieu's field theory, Post-humanism, Legitimation Code Theory, Symbolic Interactionism..), and a variety of methodologies, enabling different questions to be explored. Each...

Focusing on change in higher education, and on furthering the integration of research and education, this open access book brings together and builds upon the international bodies of knowledge on higher education change and on the relationship between research and teaching. Rather than simply...

This book offers a multi-dimensional analysis of the experiences of faculty, students, and staff at a Canadian university that emphasizes international education, providing an ethnographic lens for understanding globalization and internationalization of higher education on a wider, global scale. The collaborative work of multiple...

Narratives of Academics' Personal Journeys in Contested Spaces provides theoretically-informed personal narratives of 11 emerging and established leaders in learning and teaching in Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK and the USA. The academics' narratives focus on how the individuals have navigated to...

With the exponential growth of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) provision in higher education, which is rapidly outpacing empirical research, this book outlines approaches to EMI in a range of regional contexts to exemplify different interpretations of implementing EMI policy in higher education. The book provides...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

""A Handbook of Private Schools for American Boys and Girls: Dangerous Trends"" by Sargent Porter is a comprehensive guidebook that provides information about private schools in the United States. The book is aimed at parents who are looking for a suitable private school for...

The Elements of Physical Geography is a textbook written by Edwin James Houston in 1891. It is intended for use in schools, academies, and colleges as a guide to the study of physical geography. The book covers a broad range of topics including the...

Delve into the rich history of academia with Hastings Rashdall's "The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages, Volume 2, part 1." This meticulously researched volume offers a detailed examination of the development and organization of universities during the medieval period. Rashdall explores the...

This new book tells the story of the rise and fall of Fu Ren University (1925-1952) and provides an analysis of a key Catholic higher education institution in China.Author: John S. ChenISBN-10: 1138985457ISBN-13: 9781138985452Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2019Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

Packed with advice, vignettes and case studies, as well as useful tips and checklists for improving teaching, the second edition of Developing Your Teaching is the ideal toolkit to support the development of teaching practice. Providing a blend of ideas, interactive review points and...

'Making It' as a Contract Researcher examines the contemporary experience of research employment in universities from the perspective of a significant yet often invisible group: temporary or contract researchers, who make up a substantial, and ever-growing, proportion of the academic research workforce. A critical,...

This book explores the role of education in the formation of the Singapore developmental state. The book provides a historical study of citizenship education in Singapore, whereby a comparative study of history, civics and social studies curricula, and the politics and policies that underpin...

A practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation Assessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage...

This book explores the journeys of those within international higher education and offers perspectives, advice and guidance on how to navigate issues such as partnership development, cultural interaction and international working environments. A valuable guide for practitioners, policy makers, university leaders and international students.Author:...

Stories of practice, with critical insights, from a range of higher education practitioners and settings providing professional learning and development for personal tutors and academic advisors.Author: Dave LochtieISBN-10: 1041057512ISBN-13: 9781041057512Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2025Pages: 204Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.50d

This book, written by educators with a wealth of expertise across all age phases, provides an accessible, informative and thought-provoking exploration of how practitioners might place the human-centred values of social pedagogy at the heart of their own education and care practice to enrich...

This edited book gives voice to previously unheard narratives on wellbeing in higher education and provides novel implications for higher education policy and practice.Author: Youmen ChaabanISBN-10: 1032793651ISBN-13: 9781032793658Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2024Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.40d

This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies and essential insights for anyone working with young adults, revealing the importance of nurturing mental health and wellbeing needs of students in the post-16 education sector. An invaluable resource for understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by...

This insightful study by Ernest V. Hollis offers a critical assessment of Ph.D. programs in the United States, and proposes a number of practical steps that can be taken to improve them. Drawing on his own experience as a graduate student and teacher, as...

This is a fascinating historical document that offers a window into the world of higher education in mid-19th century America. The report details the demographics of the graduating class, as well as their academic achievements and extracurricular activities.This work has been selected by scholars...

Originally published in 1929, this book explores the impact of college education on the character and values of students. The author argues that colleges have a responsibility to promote moral and ethical development, in addition to academic achievement. Eddy provides a detailed analysis of...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Registrars and Deans of Students have judged this book extremely useful for their offices as well as counseling and testing centers, reading and study skills classes and athletic departments. This book contains exact instructions on how to earn the diploma you want--avoiding delays and...

George Nash's research reveals the enduring ties that bound Hoover to Stanford University.Author: George H. NashISBN-10: 0817986928ISBN-13: 9780817986926Publisher: Hoover Institution PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1988Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 8.94h x 6.00w x 0.73d

Examining common assumptions and routines through the lens of critical theory, the authors question several aspects of graduate education, including the conception of graduate students as institutional capital; institutionalized prejudice based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race and class; and competing power and value...