Reinventing Higher Education: The Promise of Innovation (Wildavsky Ben)(Paperback)

Reinventing Higher Education: The Promise of Innovation (Wildavsky Ben)(Paperback)

The inspiration for this timely book is the pressing need for fresh ideas and innovations in U.S. higher education. At the heart of the volume is the realization that higher education must evolve in fundamental ways if it is to respond to changing professional, economic, and technological

Governance of Higher Education: Global Perspectives, Theories, and Practices (Austin Ian)(Paperback)

Governance of Higher Education explores the work of traditional and contemporary higher education scholarship worldwide, providing readers with an understanding of the assumptions, historical traditions, and paradigms that have shaped the scholarship on governance. Bringing together the vast and

Diversity's Promise for Higher Education: Making It Work (Smith Daryl G.)(Paperback)

Daryl G. Smith has devoted her career to studying and fostering diversity in higher education. In Diversity's Promise for Higher Education, Smith brings together research from a wide variety of fields to propose a set of clear and realistic practices that will help colleges and universities locate

A History of American Higher Education (Thelin John R.)(Paperback)

The definitive history of American higher education--now up to date. Colleges and universities are among the most cherished--and controversial--institutions in the United States. In this updated edition of A History of American Higher Education, John R. Thelin offers welcome perspective on the

Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional (Light Greg)(Paperback)

Around the world, higher education services are challenged by increased numbers and diversity of students, tougher demands for professional accountability, increasing calls for educational relevance and thinning resources. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional

The Fifth Wave: The Evolution of American Higher Education (Crow Michael M.)(Pevná vazba)

America's research universities lead the world in discovery, creativity, and innovation--but are captive to a set of design constraints that no longer aligns with the changing needs of society. Their commitment to discovery and innovation, which is carried out largely in isolation from the

Higher Education Strategy and Planning: A Professional Guide (Strike Tony)(Paperback)

Higher Education Strategy and Planning draws together a team of expert contributors from across the sector to offer contemporary descriptions of practice in Higher Education and critical reflections on that practice. Many of the tools and techniques transcend the particular national system within

Borderless Higher Education for Refugees: Lessons from the Dadaab Refugee Camps (Giles Wenona)(Paperback)

Higher education is increasingly recognized as crucial for the livelihoods of refugees and displaced populations caught in emergencies and protracted crises, to enable them to engage in contemporary, knowledge-based, global society. This book tells the story of the Borderless Higher Education for

Improving Higher Education in Malawi for Competitiveness in the Global Economy (Mambo Michael)(Paperback)

As the Government of Malawi investigates options to expand access to higher education and improve the quality of higher education provision, the objective of this report is to contribute to an improved understanding of the challenges confronted by the higher education sub-sector in Malawi. The

Syntheses of Higher Education Research: What We Know (Tight Malcolm)(Paperback)

As higher education has massified there has been a greater need for higher education research: to better understand and improve practice and provision. The expansion of higher education research has in turn led to systematic reviews and meta-analyses being carried out of areas of the field, so as

Integrating STEM in Higher Education: Addressing Global Issues (Conner Lindsey N.)(Paperback)

This timely book addresses the increasing need for collaboration, innovation and solution-focussed skills by looking at examples of cutting-edge pedagogy that can inform future directions. Integrating STEM in Higher Education shows how applying digital innovations that can be generated through the

School of Pranks - The Ultimate Pranking Education (Phillips Ben)(Paperback / softback)

Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education (Kim Joshua)(Pevná vazba)

A quiet revolution is sweeping across US colleges and universities. As schools rethink how students learn - both inside and outside the classroom - technology is changing not only what should be taught but how best to teach it. From active learning and inclusive pedagogy to online and hybrid

Higher Education (Tight Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

The recent, rapid, and massive expansion of higher education in the Western world has been such that in many developed countries it is now expected that close to--or more than--half of the population will have some significant engagement with a university at least once during their lives. More than

SQA Higher Physical Education (Anderson Aaron)(Paperback / softback)

Perform to the very best of your ability in Higher PE as you master the theory and overcome the challenges of the

Becoming a teacher education researcher (Mayer Diane)(Paperback)

You can successfully develop your higher education research profile while balancing the demands of training teachers and administration. While teacher education is key to preparing qualified teachers who can educate pupils for the demands of the twenty-first century, many university-based teacher

Reflective Teaching in Higher Education (Ashwin Paul)(Paperback)

Reflective Teaching in Higher Education is the definitive textbook for those wanting to excel at teaching in the sector. Informed by the latest research in this area, the book offers extensive support for those at the start of an academic career and career-long professionalism for those teaching in

Understanding the International Student Experience (Montgomery Catherine)(Paperback)

Presents a contemporary approach to the experience of international students in Higher Education. Using empirical and qualitative data, the book explores their social and cultural context and its impact on their learning experience

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education: The Future of Formal Learning (Nichols Mark)(Paperback)

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access, scale and quality are achievable goals but require forms of teamwork and financial modelling beyond those

Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly (Butler Judith)(Paperback)

A Times Higher Education Book of the Week Judith Butler elucidates the dynamics of public assembly under prevailing economic and political conditions, analyzing what they signify and how. Understanding assemblies as plural forms of performative action, Butler extends her theory of performativity to

A Concise Guide to Lecturing in Higher Education and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship (Hindmarch Duncan)(Paperback)

Ideal for lecturers new to delivering higher education in universities, colleges and the private sector. It is specifically organised to cover the requirements of the new Academic Professional Apprenticeship, both teaching and research specialisms, and also supports lecturers undertaking the Post

The Business of Innovation (Mitra Jay)(Paperback)

Moving beyond the narrow confines of a 'how to' of innovation management, The Business of Innovation sets out to track, trace, and provide testimonies of innovation practice in small to large-scale organizations from countries around the world. Through a combination of contemporary economic and

Marketing: The Basics (Moore Karl)(Paperback)

a punchy, stripped-down version of what marketing is all about. The Times Higher Education Supplement If you have a product you re looking to market, or you re seeking to learn more about the potential of online marketing, Marketing: The Basics tells you everything you need to know about the

Teaching with Confidence in Higher Education: Applying Strategies from the Performing Arts (Bale Richard)(Paperback)

Presenting higher education teaching as a performative, creative, and improvisational activity, Teaching with Confidence in Higher Education explores how skills and techniques from the performing arts can be used to increase the confidence and enhance the performance of teachers. Guiding readers to