This publication is the result of a baseline study of the state of the higher education systems in the five Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa (PALOP): Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The project was undertaken by an African international expert in the field of higher education studies and was fully sponsored and supported by the Association for…
This eBook explores lessons for community-university research partnerships by reflecting on the experiences, achievements and challenges of the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships (CSERP). Between 2006 and 2012, the six regional nodes and the national hub of CSERP were funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to conduct research on the socia…
This book examines the central role of teachers in determining educational quality and addresses the pressing need for 'excellent' teachers and teacher education. It presents a model for teachers' professional development, focusing on three key themes: (1) professionalism of teacher educators, (2) professional development of (student) teachers, and (3) (student) teacher practices. The chapters,…
This chapter considers the work of a large-scale project, the Centre for Sustainable Healthy Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods (SHLC), funded within the UK’s government’s Global Challenges Research Fund, part of its Official Development Assistance Programme. In particular, the focus of the chapter is the ways in which the capacities of researchers in the global south can be strengthened th…
This book introduces the Comparative Analytics of Dynamics in Education Politics (CADEP), a theoretical framework that examines the relational dynamics between policy threads, actors, and institutions in education politics. Applying CADEP, the authors analyze the "Finnish Educational Miracle," focusing on the complexities, contingencies, and transnational influences shaping Finland's education …
Finland, South Korea, and North Carolina (USA) effectively harnessed higher education in national economic strategies. In each case, success stemmed from strong alignment between economic and education planning, quality public schooling, high tertiary participation with clear institutional roles, responsiveness to labour-market needs, collaborative networks, and broad consensus on the role of t…
The use of technology in upper secondary mathematics education is a multifaceted topic. This topical survey addresses several dimensions of the topic and attempts at referring to international research studies as it is written by a team of several authors from five countries of three different continents.
For a long time, research in the fields of Adult Education (AE) and Lifelong Learning (LLL) was mostly limited to the national level. Only in recent years have transnational research projects begun to overcome this fragmented vision and to work towards a shared European vision of adult education, supported by a variety of EU policies, programmes, and actions. This study guide has been desig…
Adult and Continuing Education in Cyprus, edited by Maria Gravani and Alexandra Ioannidou, provides a comprehensive overview of the adult and continuing education system in Cyprus. Drawing from empirical research, the volume examines key aspects such as institutional structures, financing mechanisms, program offerings, participation rates, staffing, quality assurance, and certification processe…
This book examines how future secondary mathematics teachers are educated across different countries and cultures. It brings together international research that explores the preparation of mathematics teachers, including content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and the structure of teacher education programs.
This chapter explores two central themes Miller develops in his philosophy of education: presences and morale. Miller argues that a teacher has to establish presence to be effective, and this chapter explores what presence in the classroom is. Then the chapter turns to morale. Miller argues that in our modern age we’ve lost morale, and he suggests that reclaiming presences in the classr…
MOC: Soft Open Method of Coordination, edited by Paolo Federighi and Francesca Torlone, presents a collaborative report by seven European regional governments, alongside EARLALL and various universities and research centers. Published in 2011 by Firenze University Press, this volume focuses on the implementation of European Lifelong Learning Strategies within the framework of the Europe 2020 St…
Early-career researchers encounter distinct challenges, balancing intense competition with the demands of securing funding and publishing their work. These pressures have increased anxiety and depression, impacting their performance and overall well-being. Yet, their mental health remains a low priority for both society and institutions. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, employ…
This study aims to investigate the role played by the mother tongue in the process of second language acquisition within a bilingual educational model, with particular attention to the development of an appropriate academic register
History of Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Achievements, Problems, Prospects, edited by Alexander Karp and Fulvia Furinghetti, provides a comprehensive overview of the field of mathematics education history. Published as part of the ICME-13 Topical Surveys series, this work examines the evolution of research methodologies and the interdisciplinary connections that have shaped the discipline.
Computational thinking (CT) is an approach to problem-solving that has its roots in computer science. However, its inherent value in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines cannot be over-emphasized, considering that we are in the fourth industrial revolution. The chapter draws attention to its close affinity to problem-solving and programming, and the impact of…
Social and Political Dimensions of Mathematics Education: Current Thinking, edited by Murad Jurdak, Renuka Vithal, Elizabeth de Freitas, Peter Gates, and David Kollosche, critically examines five key areas where mathematics education intersects with social and political issues.
This chapter introduces the work of Lalage Bown: a highly influential practitioner, researcher and activist who was passionately committed to the role which adult education could play in supporting social justice aims. The four main themes of the book are outlined: adult education and social justice; decolonisation, post-colonialism and indigenous knowledge; from literacy to lifelong learni…
Paul Ernest's The Philosophy of Mathematics Education critically examines the foundational assumptions underlying mathematics education. Challenging the traditional view of mathematical knowledge as certain and neutral, Ernest proposes a social constructivist perspective, viewing mathematics as a fallible social construction. This approach has significant implications for pedagogy, including in…
The overspread of the novel coronavirus—SARS-CoV-2—over the globe has caused significant damage to manufacturing and service businesses, regardless of whether they are commercial, public, or not-for-profit sectors.
Activism in Language Teaching and Language Teacher Education, edited by Amber N. Warren and Natalia A. Ward, is an open-access volume that explores the intersection of activism and language education. Drawing from diverse global contexts, the contributors examine how language educators engage in and embrace activism within their professional practices. The chapters highlight innovative pedagogi…
This open access book presents original contributions and thought leadership on academic integrity from a variety of Canadian scholars. It showcases how our understanding and support for academic integrity have progressed, while pointing out areas urgently requiring more attention. Firmly grounded in the scholarly literature globally, it engages with the experience of local practitioners
This book is about the Physical Education (PE) curriculum in the Czech Republic – and it is also about dichotomies. It summarises the fi ndings from the author’s research over the past ten years into the PE curriculum in the Czech Republic and internationally, predominantly in Europe but also in the USA. Its primary purpose is to present this research into the quality of the Czech PE cu…
training, research of this dissertation was focussed on an in-depth analysis of informal communication processes between participants as well as trainers, that occurred outside the formal session times. The international science teacher training had been designed in a blended-learning structure with two online phases and – in between – one face-to-face week, including lectures, seminars…
The notion of academic freedom dates back to the creation of universities and has long been understood to be central to their vocation. This freedom has come under attack by different actors throughout its history. In the current context, rising threats to democracy and human liberties, the corporatization of research, concerns about diversity and increased societal polarization, are putting a …
A Socially Critical View of the Self-Managing School, edited by John Smyth, critically examines the shift from centralized educational control to school-based management—a transition widely regarded as enhancing democracy and participation. The contributors, hailing from various international contexts, delve into the underlying realities of this shift, questioning its purported benefits. They…
This open access book is the first comprehensive study of transformations in the higher education institutional landscape across fifteen former USSR countries following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. It examines how the unified Soviet model, which had been implemented across a vast and diverse territory for decades, has evolved into fifteen distinct national systems. These systems…
This introductory chapter begins with the critical presentation of the con cept of parental involvement (PI) as one implying a “democratic deficit” that builds on educational experts’ protectorate approach towards families. This aspect of PI is traced back to its history, and regardless of its colonial roots, we argue that we should not give up on this sense of PI. Based on a strong poli…
Guru Daerah Khusus : Guru yang mengajar di daerah terpencil, daerah tertinggal maupun daerah yang rentan dengan konflik dan kerusuhan sosial
Guru melatih guru? Tak terbayangkan sebelumnya. Namun saat nilai UKG memposisikan sebagian guru menjadi Narasumber Nasional Program Guru Pembelajar 2016, tanggung jawab dan kepercayaan pemerintah pun dijawab dengan semangat dan belajar memantaskan diri. Tatkala program GP diganti PKB (2017) guru-guru berlatih semakin keras, memberi yang terbaik untuk menunaikan tugas mengabdi pada negeri. Banya…
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