Change in Classroom Practice explores how and why classroom practices change, focusing on the challenges faced by teachers attempting to implement educational reform. Drawing on case studies and real classroom experiences, the book examines the dynamics between policy demands, teacher beliefs, and institutional cultures. The authors analyze the tension between innovation and resistance, and how…
This book examines how eight countries—Brazil, Finland, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, and Russia—have redefined the goals of their education systems to respond to 21st-century challenges. It investigates how governments develop “audacious” education purposes aimed at promoting inclusion, sustainability, democratic participation, and economic adaptability.
Modul ini membahas konsep dasar Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (PLH) yang dirancang khusus untuk diterapkan di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK). Materi mencakup pentingnya kesadaran lingkungan, prinsip pembangunan berkelanjutan, serta integrasi nilai-nilai kepedulian lingkungan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran vokasional. Modul ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkan sikap tanggung jawab siswa SMK terhadap pele…
This book is a critical exploration of the place of professions and professionals across a range of fields, from p olicing to m idwifery, s ocial w ork to j ournalism, and the fi ctional pr ofessionals of literature. It arose from a concern about the denigration of professionals by populist politicians which in itself demonstrated the need for the kinds of trustworthy expertise for which prof…
In recent years, education has undergone significant transformation, largely driven by a growing acknowledgment of the importance of inclusive pedagogy. This book, Inclusive Pedagogy in Contemporary Education, explores the multifaceted aspects of inclusive teaching and learning practices. It provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of strategies, insights, and reflections essential f…
As with most dynamic activities that are based on social and cultural contexts and rely on interactions, education is a complex and often ambiguous endeavor. Despite this complexity, however, scholars and educators are often required to find ways of defining and explaining what “good” teaching is and to incorporate these conclusions into teacher education. What are the characteristics of …
The Special Issue of the journal Sustainability—The importance of Sociology of Education for a sustainable future, aims to offer a contribution to the deepening of the relationship between the Sociology of Education and sustainability. There are seven published papers that, to a greater or lesser degree, problematize this relationship. This editorial presents this Special Issue, the publishe…
The series reflects the mission of the global Network for International Policies and Cooperation in Education and Training (NORRAG) to produce, disseminate and broker critical knowledge on topical issues that emerge in education and development. Through its programs, knowledge production and dissemination, NORRAG contributes to enhancing the conditions for participatory, informed, and evi…
explores the evolving nature of education and curriculum in the context of technological advancements, globalization, and societal shifts. Pacheco, a leading scholar in curriculum studies, examines the interplay between knowledge, power, and technology, emphasizing the transformative impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on subjectivity and learning
A decade has passed since Goodwin and colleagues asked who teacher educators are and what they need to know and be able to do [1]. During that time, multiple answers were provided concerning teacher educators’ roles such as second-order teachers, researchers, curriculum developers, and coaches [2]. The answers continue to multiply and change in response to global policies and local contex…
This chapter frames the central questions and key concepts that this book aims to examine. First and foremost, migrant education is regarded as a lens through which to assess South Korean migrants’ socio-political positionality in China. I adopt ‘in-between’ as an analytical framework to elaborate on the subjective and structural aspects of this positionality. Furthermore, ‘educati…
The proper education of any people includes sympathetic touch between teacher and pupil; knowledge on the part of the teacher, not simply of the individual taught, but of his surroundings and background, and the history of his class and group; such contact between pupils, and between teacher and pupil, on the basis of perfect social equality, as will increase this sympathy and knowledge; f…
The document is a reprint of a special issue from the journal "Education Sciences," focusing on the importance of respecting the voices of individuals from marginalized communities in research.
This book analyzes the theoretical frameworks shaping the practice of outdoor environmental education programs. For the analyses, we applied the Real World Learning Model that defines the quality criteria for this kind of practice.
The monograph reflects and scientifically and methodologically substantiates ways to solve urgent problems of the theory and practice of training officers of the National Police in terms of the quality of higher education in the context of the imperative of human-dimensional meanings, taking into account studies of Ukrainian psychological, pedagogical, legal comparative studies. In the most…
The focus of the research project lies on measures of development education and awareness raising in Germany.
The ASSET project is an attempt to establish an innovative model of post qualifying vocational higher education, based on a radical application of the principle of work-based (experiential) learning and a competence-based curriculum format within the values and procedures of a university. Our book is addressed to colleagues in higher education, in vocational education and training, and to a…
Modul ini membahas berbagai strategi belajar yang efektif untuk membantu siswa meningkatkan pemahaman dan hasil belajar. Materi meliputi teknik-teknik seperti pengelolaan waktu, pencatatan, membaca efektif, serta cara mengatasi kesulitan belajar. Dengan pendekatan praktis dan aplikatif, modul ini dirancang untuk membekali peserta didik dengan keterampilan belajar mandiri yang dapat diterapkan d…
Modul ini membahas metode pengajaran langsung sebagai strategi pembelajaran yang terstruktur dan sistematis, dengan fokus pada penyampaian materi secara jelas dan terarah oleh guru. Materi mencakup prinsip dasar, tahapan pelaksanaan, serta kelebihan dan tantangan pengajaran langsung dalam proses belajar mengajar. Melalui modul ini, diharapkan guru dapat mengoptimalkan teknik pengajaran untuk me…
This book provides readers insight into the current state of privacy issues, describes the challenges and rewards of developing more privacy-focused learning environments, and presents several resources and tools that readers can bring to their own teaching practices.
The series aims to serve as a knowledge broker at the interface between research, analysis, policy and practice within the comparative, development and international education community
Over the years, I have found that although ‘nothing much has changed, everything has also changed very much’. Technology has most certainly changed, but the overarching themes remain the same: ‘Why would we use mobile devices for learning?’ ‘Do mobile devices help or hinder learning?’ And ‘How do we evaluate mobile learning?’ The evolution of new technologies has certainly i…
Modul ini membahas pendekatan pembelajaran kontekstual (Contextual Teaching and Learning/CTL) yang menekankan keterkaitan antara materi pelajaran dengan situasi kehidupan nyata siswa. Materi mencakup prinsip dasar CTL, langkah-langkah penerapan dalam proses pembelajaran, serta contoh strategi dan model pembelajaran kontekstual. Modul ini dirancang untuk membantu guru maupun calon pendidik dalam…
The digital revolution is profoundly modifying our lifestyle habits and our means of understanding the world. It seems evident that we are aiding the birth of a new stage in our civilization. In particular, the digital revolution of ICT—which has brought with it the digitization of all information—is paving the way for a new era.
The current Special Issue has been inspired by the Seventh Annual Conference on Citizenship Education that was held in Roehampton University London, on 26–27 September 2019. This conference explored how citizenship education can promote young people’s civic and political engagement, particularly those of disadvantaged backgrounds. Discussions focused on the effectiveness of diverse form…
Universities have long been integral to society, fulfilling a vital role as institutions for knowledge development, exchange, and diffusion. Even though universities have only in recent decades been portrayed as bridging the gap between academia and society through interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement, they have always been founded on societal needs and thereby have also recognize…
If the COVID-19 pandemic affirmed anything to the educational community, it was that professional lives are incredibly connected, and a disruption across the globe has real and tangible effects on the ability to deliver education, the core business of universities and schools alike. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced rapid restructuring of education to enable educational continuity, and insti…
This volume was inspired by research on leadership in topperforming schools conducted by a research team in which two of the volume editors were involved. That research was in three articles published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal in 2018.
The book Knowledge Production and Contradictory Functions in African Higher Education examines the complex roles of African universities in knowledge production, development, and socio-economic transformation.
this book responds to the growing need for new insights and perspectives on the institutional mechanisms adopted by universities to support international students from Asia in their academic and social integration to university life
In the field of vocational education and training (VET) quality has become one of the most relevant issues. As stated by the European Council, “the knowledge, skills and commitment of teachers, as well as the quality of school leadership, are the most important factors in achieving high quality educational outcomes” (European Council 2009, p. 2).
While higher education has been considered as both an ‘engine’ for innovation and a ‘catalyst’ for sustainability development, the integration of both the ‘innovation engine’ and ‘sustainability catalyst’ roles is best reflected in higher education’s engagement in innovation ecosystems—the theme of this special issue, including 16 articles dealing with the topic from various…
Creativity, giftedness, and leadership are complex, important phenomena, especially in the threatening turbulence of 21st-century conditions; consequently, there is an increasing need to understand how to strengthen them. We can learn much about these phenomena from within the borders of specialized disciplines;
In recent years, the number of studies conducted on the influence of family variables on cyberbullying perpetration and victimization has increased, especially in terms of relational family processes.
The principal question this book seeks to explore is: does teaching indeed constitute the most potent form of learning?
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this monograph project. First and foremost, we thank our contributing authors for their willingness to share their stories, demonstrating vulnerability for the benefit of others
This book intends to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the different models of educational leadership.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Scottish education system, highlighting its distinctiveness within the UK context. It examines recent developments in legislation and practice, drawing comparisons with the English system. Key topics include administration and management, professional competence of teachers, early years education provision, the National Curriculum in Scotland, …
This book explores how education and skills development can support inclusive growth and sustainable development in Asia, particularly through the promotion of green jobs and environmentally sustainable economies. Drawing on case studies from across the region, it highlights how governments, industries, and education providers are working to align curricula, vocational training, and workforce d…
As an early childhood educational institution, the kindergarten has the task of helping children in their development and contributing to their education.
The Deakin Studies in Education Series aims to present a broad critical perspective across a range of interrelated fields in education. The intention is to develop what might be called a ‘critical educational science’: critical work in the philosophy of education, curriculum, educational and public administration, language education, and educational action research and clinical supervisi…
This special issue on “Contemporary Teacher Education: A Global Perspective” contains eleven articles focused on varied current topics in teacher education all over the world.
This book examines how schools and educational institutions have established new collaborative relationships in the competitive educational marketplace. Through case studies, it describes examples of collaborative structures, such as educational consortia, which serve as vehicles for professional and curriculum development, sources of mutual support, and conditions for mutual survival. As local…
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 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…
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