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Chan, Selena, Ed.; Huntington, Nicholas, Ed. – Professional and Practice-based Learning, 2022
This book contributes extensively to a better understanding of how vocational education and training (VET) and practice-based learning and teaching is developed and designed. It presents examples of vocational education as an ongoing dialogue, continually refreshed through engagement between educators and learners, Maori, employers, industry, and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Vocational Education, Foreign Countries, Holistic Approach
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Padilla Rodriguez, Brenda Cecilia, Ed.; Armellini, Alejandro, Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Active blended learning (ABL) is a pedagogical approach that combines sensemaking activities with focused interactions in appropriate learning settings. ABL has become a great learning tool as it is easily accessible online, with digitally rich environments, close peer and tutor interactions, and accommodations per individual learner needs. It…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Blended Learning, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning
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Espinosa, Edgar Oliver Cardoso, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
The knowledge society arises from the combination of four interdependent elements: the production of knowledge through research, its transmission through education, its dissemination through information and communication technologies, and its exploitation through innovation. For this reason, higher education institutions (HEIs) are the main…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Knowledge Economy, Knowledge Management, Innovation
Sulla, Nancy – Eye on Education, 2011
Teachers and administrators who recognize the needs of today's society and students, and their impact on teaching and learning, can use this book to create student-centered classrooms that make technology a vital part of their lessons. Filled with practical examples and step-by-step guidelines, "Students Taking Charge" will help educators design…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Active Learning, Student Centered Curriculum, Student Empowerment
Torrens, Kathleen M., Ed.; Amador, Jose A., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012
This book focuses on online pedagogy and the challenges and opportunities incumbent in the transformation of a face-to-face college course. It is intended as a resource and support for new online teachers--a source of ideas and strategies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives as well as pedagogical perspectives--and for those experienced in…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Approach, Faculty Development, Virtual Classrooms
Johnson, Doug – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2012
This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, "The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide" is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
Chrispeels, Janet H., Ed. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2004
"Learning to Lead Together: The Promise and Challenge of Sharing Leadership" examines the dilemmas for school leaders and administrators, and the benefits for schools and students, when principals work with teachers (and their communities) to share leadership. Most schools function within existing hierarchical structures that contradict…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, School Restructuring, Middle Schools, Teacher Participation
Pucel, David J. – 2001
This book provides a rationale, model, and procedures for implementing change in high schools. Focus is on adoption of applied, context-based, community-based education that eliminates competition between academic and vocational education and promotes cooperation in creating career-based education. Chapter 1 provides a review of how this type of…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Career Academies, Career Education