COMPUTATIONAL THINKING CURRICULA IN K–12

Educational authorities around the world share the consensus that timely and flexible policies should be made for fostering students to start their journey of computational thinking education (CTE) in schooling life (Grover and Pea 2013; Hsu, Irie, and Ching 2019). This consensus leads to the growing need and trend of implementing computational thinking (CT) curricula in the K−12 sector aroun…

CRAFTING RELATION SHIPS WITH NATURE THROUGH CREATIVE PRACTICES

This introductory chapter aspires to sketch a map of diverse views and perspectives that are at play, as the authors of this book set out to explore crafting relationships with nature through creative practices. Crafting in a more-than-human world demands explorations of new ways to communicate. The chapter suggests reimagining a language older than words and studying how it plays out when …

Trends on Educational Gamification Challenges and Learning Opportunities

Games are a natural activity—we all know how to play. Perhaps this is the key feature that explains the increase in the use of game-based learning (GBL) strategies: Applying games to education converts education into a universal activity.

Engaging Students in Sustainable Science Education

This book explores innovative approaches to science education that promote student engagement with sustainability issues. It brings together international research and classroom practices that aim to help students not only learn scientific concepts but also apply them in real-world contexts, particularly in addressing environmental and societal challenges.

Teacher Education in South Africa and Germany

Since its emergence in medieval Europe, the idea of a university has developed and expanded continuously. Today, universities are drivers of progress and innovation as well as hotspots of dynamic international knowledge exchange. Motivated by the aim of providing both learners and educators for a globally interconnected world, universities are massively strengthening their internationalization …

Is Online Technology the Hope in Uncertain Times for Higher Education?

Significant technological challenges are affecting societies across the world and online technology continues to assume a pivotal place in all organizations: commercial and noncommercial, governmental and non-governmental, and all forms of education. The reasons for this are threefold. First, the normal evolution of digital technology is highly competitive. Well-resourced global corporations s…

Blended Learning and Teaching in Higher Education An International Perspective

Blended learning is not a new topic for educational research in Higher Education (HE). However, before the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning was studied by a “niche” of researchers and educators interested in technology integration in teaching and learning. It was not difficult to meet HE professionals who had never or had only poorly reflected on the topic of how to …

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The Human Rights-Based Approach to STEM Education

This book is the outcome of a joint effort over several years to develop an understanding of and a framework for science education as a human right. The idea was born at the first International Symposium on Human Rights and Equality in STEM Education, which took place at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of the Sciences on October 1 , 2018, in Berlin. We, the editors, prepared and organized this s…

Inventive Minds

We have some preconceived ideas about genius—that it is a divine mystery, a gift given to just a few, something both inexplicable and inaccessible to ordinary people. Marvin Minsky was a recognized genius, but it was the nature of his particular form of genius to question the very idea of innate talent and apti- tude and the mystifications that surround it. To Marvin, the idea that the mind (…

Learning Analytics: a Metacognitive Tool to Engage Students

The problem addressed by this research is based on the fact that little research has been conducted so far to understand how learners learn in today’s open and networked learning environments and how learners, educators, institutions, and researchers can best support this process.

Workbook for Diesel Mechanics Second Edition

Buku Kerja Untuk Mekanik Diesel Dalam Bahasa Inggris

Arts in Nature with Children and Young People

This book explores how engaging with the arts in natural environments can support the wellbeing, development, and health equity of children and young people. Through interdisciplinary case studies and practical guidance, it demonstrates how creative experiences in nature foster emotional, social, and environmental awareness, promoting more sustainable and inclusive education practices.

Digital Disruption in Teaching and Testing

This book offers a significant contribution to the growing conversation about the role of big data in education. It presents a multidisciplinary approach, featuring diverse perspectives from international scholars and industry experts. The chapters engage in both research- and industry-informed discussions on the integration of big data in education, particularly concerning large-scale and ongo…

Lines of Inquiry in Mathematical Modelling Research in Education

This book presents a collection of research studies focused on mathematical modelling in education. It explores how students engage with real-world problems through modelling, how teachers support this process, and how different theoretical perspectives inform the field. By offering diverse methodologies and international case studies, the book advances understanding of modelling as both a teac…

Reshaping Engineering Education

This book explores how engineering education must evolve to meet the complex challenges facing humanity today, such as climate change, digital transformation, and global health. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, ethical reasoning, and systems thinking.

Environmental Leadership Capacity Building in Higher Education

This book presents strategies and experiences in developing environmental leadership through higher education in Asia. It highlights the Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (APIEL), focusing on interdisciplinary approaches, curriculum innovation, and real-world problem-solving

Students’ Collaborative Problem Solving in Mathematics Classrooms

This book explores how students engage in collaborative problem solving in mathematics classrooms. It examines the dynamics of group interaction, communication strategies, and how students construct mathematical understanding together. Through classroom observations and case studies, the book highlights effective teaching practices that support collaboration and deepen mathematical thinking

Education for Children with Disabilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This book examines the educational experiences of children with disabilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It highlights barriers to access, inclusion challenges, and the efforts of schools, families, and policymakers to support inclusive education in an urban African context.

The Political Economy of Education in Central Asia

This book analyzes how politics and economics influence education systems in Central Asia, highlighting reforms, international influence, and local challenges in countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Palgrave Studies in Race, Inequality and Social Justice in Education

This series examines how race, inequality, and social justice intersect within educational systems around the world. It highlights critical perspectives on power, privilege, and marginalization, exploring how education can both challenge and reproduce social injustices.

Handbook of Educational Reform Through Blended Learning

This handbook explores how blended learning is used as a strategy for educational reform. It presents global case studies and research showing how combining online and face-to-face learning can improve teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and educational access.

Mergers and Alliances in Higher Education

The book explores how universities around the world engage in mergers and alliances to improve efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. It presents international case studies and analyzes the policy, management, and strategic outcomes of institutional collaboration in higher education

Implementing Deeper Learning and 21st Century Education Reforms

The book explores how deeper learning and 21st-century education reforms are implemented in schools. It highlights strategies that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, and discusses the challenges and changes needed to support innovative, student-centered learning

Impacts of Study Abroad on Higher Education Development

This book explores how study abroad programs influence the development of higher education systems. It examines the academic, institutional, and policy-level impacts of international student mobility

The Educational Turn

This open-access volume explores how educational researchers are rethinking the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in higher education, especially post-COVID. It highlights innovations in pedagogy, assessment, leadership, and cultural transformation, and presents case examples of practice-driven research shaping the future of teaching and learning

Education Policies in the 21st Century

This open-access volume examines education policy agendas of the 21st century through comparative case studies. It highlights how historical, political, economic, and globalisation factors shape national education policies and explores emerging international trends and future directions

Living Well in a World Worth Living in for All

An open-access volume presenting diverse narratives—from asylum-seeking youth, Aboriginal communities, climate activists, to international students—illustrating how different groups envision and enact a world worth living in. It invites reflection on education's role in fostering transformed selves and equitable, sustainable futures

Special Olympics Oral History Volume 4

This book shares personal stories from athletes, families, and volunteers involved in the Special Olympics in China. It highlights how the movement has impacted their lives and promotes inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

Teacher Education in the Nordic Region Challenges and Opportunities

This book explores teacher education systems across the Nordic region, highlighting their strengths, challenges, and international relevance. It presents case studies from various Nordic countries and examines how these systems prepare teachers to meet modern educational demands.

Influences of the IEA Civic and Citizenship Education Studies:

The book discusses how civic education has evolved through international assessments, highlighting the importance of fostering democratic values, civic knowledge, and active participation in youth. It presents comparative findings, policy uptake, and the role of these studies in shaping curriculum development across countries.

From Education Policy to Education Practice

From Education Policy to Education Practice examines how educational policies are translated into classroom and system-level practices. It highlights the role of stakeholders, implementation challenges, and contextual factors shaping the effectiveness of policy enactment

Indigenous Pathways, Transitions and Participation in Higher Education

Indigenous Pathways, Transitions and Participation in Higher Education explores how Indigenous students access and succeed in higher education. It highlights policies, programs, and support systems that promote equity and inclusion from entry to graduation.

Schools and Society During theCOVID-19 Pandemic

Schools and Society During the COVID‑19 Pandemic examines how global education systems adapted during the pandemic—addressing policy responses, shifts to remote learning, and efforts to maintain equity and resilience. It highlights lessons learned and outlines strategies for future crisis preparedness

Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society

Emotional and Ecological Literacy for a More Sustainable Society explores how developing emotional awareness and ecological understanding through education can foster responsible and sustainable behavior. It emphasizes the integration of both literacies to support holistic learning for a better future.

Higher Education Reforms in Romania

Higher Education Reforms in Romania explores the changes in Romania’s university system amid European integration, especially under the Bologna Process. It highlights policy shifts, institutional challenges, and the balance between national priorities and European standards.

Principles and Practice of Casebased Clinical Reasoning Education

This book introduces Case-Based Clinical Reasoning (CBCR), a teaching method to help preclinical medical students develop clinical thinking skills early. It explains the theory, how to implement CBCR, and includes practical case examples for educators.

Innovative Learning Environments in STEM Higher Education

This book explores innovative learning environments (ILEs) in STEM higher education, focusing on personalized learning, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. It highlights findings from the X‑FILEs project, discussing opportunities, challenges, and practical insights for implementing ILEs in universities. It serves as a guide for educators, researchers, and policymakers …

Peer Review, Peer Education, and Modeling in the Practice of Clinical Ethics …

This book presents The Zadeh Project, a structured initiative aimed at improving the practice of clinical ethics consultation (CEC) through peer review, peer education, and modeling.

The Change Laboratory for Teacher Training in Entrepreneurship Education

This book presents the Change Laboratory as an innovative method for teacher training in entrepreneurship education. Drawing on cultural-historical activity theory and participatory research, the Change Laboratory is used to design and implement teacher training processes that foster entrepreneurial thinking skills in various educational settings.

University and School Collaborations during a Pandemic

University and School Collaborations during a Pandemic examines how universities and schools around the world partnered to respond to the unprecedented educational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The book presents a series of case studies from various countries, highlighting innovative collaborations that aimed to support students, teachers, and communities during the crisis.

Unsettling Responsibility in Science Education

Unsettling Responsibility in Science Education explores the shifting concepts of responsibility within science education in the context of contemporary societal and environmental challenges. The book critically examines how responsibility is conceptualized, taught, and enacted in science classrooms, moving beyond traditional notions of scientific neutrality and objectivity.

Vocational Teacher Education in Central Asia

This open-access volume presents a collection of papers focusing on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Central Asian countries. It explores themes including project-based learning; specialized laboratory didactics (e.g., in food technology); the integration of media and digital technologies in vocational training; competence evaluation, examinations, and labor-market alig…

Scaling-up Higher Order Thinking

This open access book addresses the evasive problem of why truly effective educational innovation on a wide scale is so difficult to achieve, and what leaders may do about this. Examining the case of system-wide reform processes centering on teaching a thinking-rich curriculum, it discusses general issues pertaining to implementing deep, large-scale changes in the core of learning and instructi…

Education and Climate Change

Education and Climate Change critically examines the role of education in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for transformative learning to confront environmental and social challenges.

Play-Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood Education

This open access book develops a theoretical concept of teaching that is relevant to early childhood education and grounded in children’s learning and development through play. It discusses theoretical premises and research on playing and learning, and proposes the development of play‑responsive didaktik. The book examines the processes and products of learning and development, the phylogen…

Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Europe and Beyond

This edited volume offers a comparative analysis of adult education and lifelong learning across Europe and beyond. It draws on discussions from the 2015 Würzburg Winter School, examining educational policies, professionalization of adult educators, learner participation, quality assurance, and guidance and counselling in adult education. Each chapter delves into specific sub‑topics—such a…

Assessment Framework

This book introduces a comprehensive assessment framework designed to guide professionals in evaluating the needs of children and their families in a structured and evidence-based manner.

Iota Reliability Concept of the Second Generation

Content analysis, often the measure of choice, is required to meet quality criteria such as objectivity, reliability and validity. However, some of the reliability measures most frequently used have lately been discussed controversially, indicating that there is room for improvement. The first generation of the Iota concept caters to the idea of improved reliability measures for content analysi…

Human Rights Dissemination in Central Asia

This open access book explores the field of human rights dissemination in Central Asia. Offering a comparative perspective on five post‑Soviet Central Asian states—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan—it examines compliance with international human rights standards in these countries.