Education - Higher

The book covers all the aspects of Network Analysis for undergraduate course. The book provides comprehensive coverage of circuit analysis and simplification techniques, coupled circuits, network theorems, transient analysis, Laplace transform, network functions, two port network parameters, network topology and network synthesis with the...

The book is written for an undergraduate course on the Network Synthesis and Filter Design. It provides comprehensive explanation of theory and practice of techniques of network synthesis and passive and active filter design. The book starts with explaining the various types of network...

The book is written for an undergraduate course on the 8085 and 8086 microprocessors and 8051 microcontroller. It provides comprehensive coverage of the hardware and software aspects of 8085 and 8086 microprocessors and 8051 microcontroller. The book uses plain and lucid language to explain...

The book presents the fundamentals of ARM processor in a simple, lucid, and systematic way. It also gives comprehensive coverage of the popular ARM microcontroller - LPC2148.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the RISC design philosophy, ARM design...

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials usually metals by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusing.Many different energy sources can be used for welding including gas flame, electric arc, a laser and electron beam,...

Manufacturing Technology II is a branch of mechanical engineering which extensively deals with the production of industrial goods with the help of advanced tools and machinery.This subject gives information which covers the more practical knowledge than the theory. It provides tool to enable production...

Metal cutting is the process of removing unwanted material in the form of chips from a block of metal using cutting tools. Metal cutting is performed in Lathe machine, Milling machine, Drilling machine, Shaper, Planer and Slotter. Grinding is the commonly used finishing process.Metal...

Critical stories are narratives that recount the writer's experiences, situating those experiences in broader cultural contexts. In this volume of Critical Storytelling, marginalized, excluded, and oppressed peoples share insights from their liminality to help readers learn from their perspectives on living from behind invisible...

This book titled "Handbook on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Volume 1)" is primarily intended to be a collection of peer reviewed and plagiarism free chapters written by research scholars, academicians, scientists, doctors and faculty members of their respective fields. Chapters of this book particularly based...

Defining a strategy and following a development plan is decisive for establishing the Higher Education Institution of the Future. The governance has to employ entrepreneurial thinking and derive a strategy based on the analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats and implementation of Academic Scorecard.Author:...

This book provides a common language for and makes connections between transfer research in mathematics education and transfer research in related fields. It generates renewed excitement for and increased visibility of transfer research, by showcasing and aggregating leading-edge research from the transfer research community....

When the Dar es Salaam Declaration on Academic Freedom and Social Responsibility of Academics came up in the early 1990s, African higher-education systems were in a serious, multi-dimensional and long-standing crisis. Hand-in-hand with the imbalances and troubles that rocked and ruined African economies, the...

These are certainly troubled times in which neoliberal capitalist patriarchy and the tyranny of racism and domination are continually reinscribed on the bodies and lives of so many. However, critical researchers understand the necessity for, as well as the difficulty of, using research to...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Rey in "Rey's Transcontinental Tale: From Panama to the United States." Follow his path from vibrant Panama to the unfamiliar landscapes of America. This heartfelt voyage takes you through cherished moments that shaped Rey's life, from friendships to...

Established in 1946 as the American Theological Library Association, Atla is a membership association of librarians and information professionals, and a producer of research tools, committed to advancing the study of religion and theology. In celebration of Atla's 75th anniversary, Shifting Stacks examines emergent...

Electric circuits experiments for electrical engineering technology programs. Includes basic DC and AC, circuit theorems, power factor, and three-phase. Also includes the application of spreadsheets and circuit simulation.Author: Sid AntochISBN-10: 193542212XISBN-13: 9781935422129Publisher: Zap StudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.36d

A collection of essays originally delivered at the Sydney College of Divinity 2017 Learning & Teaching Theology Conference exploring Research-Led Theological Education. Editors: Les Ball & Peter G. Bolt.Author: Les BallISBN-10: 1925730026ISBN-13: 9781925730029Publisher: Sydney College of DivinityLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2018Pages: 486Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.48lbsSize: 10.00h x...

Learning and Teaching concentrates on the practical teaching skills that an HLTA needs to be able to use in the classroom. It offers guidance and support on fulfilling the standards and succeeding in the classroom role. This book includes: real-life case studies that put...

Medical education has undergone a substantial transformation from the traditional models of the basic classroom, laboratory, and bedside that existed up to the late 20th century. The focus of this text is to review the spectrum of topics that are essential to the training...

Insights Into Global Engineering Education After the Birth of Industry 5.0 presents a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fields of engineering and technology. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the engineering education...

Traditionally academia has been seen as an elite profession, for those with an academic background and from the middle/upper classes. This is what makes the life of a working class academic all the more interesting, rich and powerful. How have they become who they...

The treasure of the Black experience at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) is that it offers a personal and intimate experience rooted in Black heritage that cannot be found at other institutions. On campus, face-to-face instruction and activities focused on addressing issues that plague...

Now more than ever, the collaboration of researchers and practitioners from both PreK-12 and higher education in partnership and in research is imperative for solving problems in teaching and learning and for instituting fundamental change in education. There is growing empirical work on educational...

Knowledge management principles, strategies, models, tools, and techniques have been proven in government, business, and industry. More recently, knowledge management has emerged as an essential enabler for the successful pursuit of scholarly activities in higher education. Knowledge management has significant contributions to make in...

There is growing pressure on teachers and faculty to understand and adopt best practices to work with diverse races, cultures, and languages in modern classrooms. Establishing sound pedagogy is also critical given that racial, cultural, and linguistic integration has the potential to increase academic...

The continuously growing list of technological, economic, and social challenges in today's world has made it imperative for higher educational institutions to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to seek employment and work in such a challenging global context. Specifically, within...

Traditionally, internationalization efforts in higher education have been rooted in (neo)liberal transactional models that restrict or compromise the space for meaningful exchanges of socio-cultural capital. Recently, researchers and practitioners in the international education field have taken issue with programming and practices in education abroad;...

Registering for courses, securing financial aid, developing strong study skills, and mastering difficult course material are just a few of the wide variety of obstacles that college students must overcome on their path to graduation. Beyond inadequate academic preparation, first-generation college students may not...

Teachers assist students in order to gain data and to determine whether the instructional objectives have been met. Usually, the assessment process takes place as part of ongoing learning and teaching, periodically and at key transitions. The term "assessment" refers to the wide variety...

Despite the promise of competency-based education (CBE), learner-centered issues related to support, retention, and program completion rates remain problematic. In addition, the infrastructure for higher education, including issues related to faculty (intellectual property, workload, and curriculum), pose barriers and challenges in the design, development,...

One of the key elements in determining the socio-economic significance of education is quality. Quality management plays an integral role in higher education by ensuring that quality benchmarks are being met, thereby attributing to its prestige, increased enrollment, and student success. Quality management policies...

Considering the permeation of various mobile and internet technologies into daily life, their extension into the context of learning and work is unsurprising. With a global push in universities to blend and deepen their learning and delivery methods, effective application of mobile and internet...

This book explores the role and experience of African American women scholars and educators in the field of human, family, and consumer sciences. Its five sections cover careers in education, the role of historically Black colleges and universities, opportunities and challenges brought about by...

Multiparty elections have become the bellwether by which all democracies are judged, and the spread of these systems across Africa has been widely hailed as a sign of the continent's progress towards stability and prosperity. But such elections bring their own challenges, particularly the...

Open Education explores the disruption of the traditional university as a result of the increasingly widespread provision of free online open education. Author: Pauline Van Mourik Broekman,Gary Hall,Ted ByfieldISBN-10: 1783482095ISBN-13: 9781783482092Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.58h x 5.54w x...

Teacher training is a process where teachers acquire skill and knowledge required for effective teaching. This book on teacher training discusses all aspects that are related to the education of practicing teachers. Skills that are emphasized under this field are curriculum development, student assessment...

The mathematics curriculum - what mathematics is taught, to whom it is taught, and when it is taught - is the bedrock to understanding what mathematics students can, could, and should learn. Today's digital technology influences the mathematics curriculum in two quite different ways....

Malcolm X remarked that "education is the passport of the future." This book, developed for aspiring and forward-thinking college students, identifies future careers and future skill sets for the global marketplace and workspaces on the horizon. These future careers include occupations in artificial intelligence,...

The emotive discourses on the subject of university rankings are directly linked to the effect of such rankings on the performance of universities throughout the world. It has been observed that the top-ranked universities attract major financial commitments from the industry, the best students,...

Higher education has been a source of opportunity and achievement for migrants and refugees around the world. It has provided them with the tools and knowledge to pursue careers and build lives in their new communities, but it has also made them targets for...

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are providers of knowledge and competencies. HEIs are very important to the development of society and the regions they impact geographically. The current uncertainty and challenges require new ways of educating. They require the use of new pedagogical tools that...

Mentored to Perfection: The Masculine Terms of Success in Academia examines how mentoring programs between women tend to replicate the hierarchical relations of patriarchy that they are meant to dismantle.Author: Simone Dennis,Alison BehieISBN-10: 1666914797ISBN-13: 9781666914795Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2023Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x...

This book is a result of a major research project in Switzerland that brings together the fields of Education and Socio-Cultural Psychology. It is focused on how culture is involved in very concrete educational practices. The reader is invited to follow the research group...

It's no wonder American higher education is facing a crisis. While low-income students can't find a spot in their local community colleges for lack of funding, public four-year universities are spending staggering sums on luxurious residence halls, ever-bigger football stadiums, and obscure research institutes....

The U-M Council for Disability Concerns, established by then-UM President Harold Shapiro in 1983, has never had an official institutional history. In this Maize Book, the authors present perspectives on the Council from its inception to date. Rather than merely listing dates and facts,...

Modern educators are currently ideologically in one of two camps: those who see American education as heading in the right direction, and those who fear that it has gone tragically astray. For over 100 years the American educational system has been the hope of...

The purpose of this book is to reach out to teachers, parents, coaches, and students who may be hoping to, or just investigating the possibility of, how to get started with robotics. At the same time, we hope to leverage the efforts of those...

In "Race and Class Matters at an Elite College," Elizabeth Aries provides a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by black and white college students from widely different class backgrounds as they come to live together as freshmen. Based on an intensive study Aries...

The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Such purposes determined John Carroll, SJ's modest and surprisingly ecumenical proposal to establish an academy on the banks of the Potomac for the education of the young in the early republic....

The discovery and imparting of knowledge are the essential undertakings of any university. Such purposes determined John Carroll, SJ's modest and surprisingly ecumenical proposal to establish an academy on the banks of the Potomac for the education of the young in the early republic....