Higher Education category: 3664 books
Courtrooms and Classrooms
A Legal History of College Access, 1860−1960
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016
Conventional wisdom holds that American courts historically deferred to institutions of higher learning in most matters involving student conduct and access. Historian Scott M. Gelber upends this theory, arguing that colleges and universities never really enjoyed an overriding judicial privilege.
Focusing...
On the High Wire
Education Professors Walk Between Work and Parenting
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2015
The purpose of the work/life balance series is to highlight particular challenges that higher education faculty face as they participate in the demands of the academy and try to prevent those demands from invading their personal lives. On The High Wire looks at a specific subset of university faculty,...
Scaling the Ivory Tower
Merit and Its Limits in Academic Careers
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Following in the tradition of Thorstein Veblen's Higher Learning in America, Lionel S. Lewis has amassed solid evidence to support his conclusions about what leads to success in Scaling the Ivory Tower. As background to his consideration of academic freedom, sexism, merit, tenure, and other such highly...
Preparing Future Leaders for Social Justice
Bridging Theory and Practice through a Transformative Andragogy
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2018
In today's Western school systems, white, straight, middle-class and physically-able students reach higher achievements, drop out less, and have a greater chance of learning in higher education institutions than their counterparts who do not possess these characteristics. While many agree that theory,...
by Feriha Ramadan, Ye?im Ünal
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Pedagogy - Higher Education, Endicott College, course: Language Diversity in Education , language: English, abstract: The world is changing rapidly; people around the world are more interconnected than ever. They travel to all parts of the globe and...
Teacher Identity
How teachers construct their identity in Higher Professional Education. A grounded theory study based on dialogical self theory and pattern language.
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2016
Being a teacher is different from teaching. Being a teacher is about your identity: who are you? What is your profile as a teacher? How do you construct your teacher identity? At certain moments everything is going well, but at another moment, you struggle with constraints and influences. Is it still...
Equality of Educational Opportunity and Knowledgeable Human Capital
From the Cold War and Sputnik to The Global Economy and No Child Left Behind
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
This work explores how the generally accepted definition or measure of equality of educational opportunity at the beginning of the twentyfirst century differs from what it was in the immediate postwar era. While there have been differing definitions or measures of equality of educational opportunity,...
by Jerry G. Gaff, Samuel Schuman, Stanley Hauerwas
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
This new, revised, and expanded edition of the popular Academic’s Handbook is an essential guide for those planning or beginning an academic career.
Faculty members, administrators, and professionals with experience at all levels of higher education offer candid, practical advice to help...
Catalyst in Action
Case Studies of High-Impact ePortfolio Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2018
Published in association with AAC&U
In 2017, Bret Eynon and Laura M. Gambino released High-Impact ePortfolio Practice, which drew broad acclaim from faculty and educational leaders. “An instant classic,” wrote one reviewer. “The book I’ve been waiting for!” exclaimed another....
Beyond the Skills Gap
Preparing College Students for Life and Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2019
How can educators ensure that young people who attain a postsecondary credential are adequately prepared for the future? Matthew T. Hora and his colleagues explain that the answer is not simply that students need more specialized technical training to meet narrowly defined employment opportunities....
Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development
Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
Higher education institutions play a vital role in their surrounding communities. Besides providing a space for enhanced learning opportunities, universities can utilize their resources for social and economic interests. The Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as a Tool...
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Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Higher education is a driving force behind enhancing competitiveness for economies in the global market; however, a myriad of obstacles can pose significant challenges to students seeking such opportunities. Accelerated Opportunity Education Models and Practices is a pivotal reference source for the...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
The majority of adult learners are looking to attain their desired academic credentials within the shortest amount of time possible. By implementing competency-based programs, learners are accelerated through their designed program or course. The Handbook of Research on Competency-Based Education in...
Class Degrees
Smart Work, Managed Choice, and the Transformation of Higher Education
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2009
A current truism holds that the undergraduate degree today is equivalent to the high-school diploma of yesterday. But undergraduates at a research university would probably not recognize themselves in the historical mirror of high-school vocational education. Students in a vast range of institutions...