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Archie Holmes, Editor; Kerry Brenner, Editor; Janet Gao, Editor; Committee on Equitable and Effective Teaching in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Framework for Institutions Educators and Disciplines, Contributor; Board on Science Education, Contributor; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Contributor – National Academies Press, 2025
Society will not fully benefit from development and use of future discoveries and innovations if we do not provide full access and opportunity to engage in effective STEM education -- and we may lack the information, tools, and resources needed to address future challenges facing our planet. Commonly used methods of teaching undergraduate STEM…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, STEM Education, Teaching Methods, STEM Careers
Katherine Fogelberg, Editor – John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2024
"Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine" provides a detailed, comprehensive reference to the discipline of education both broadly and as it relates to veterinary medicine. Written for veterinary faculty members, instructors, and educators in other health professions, the book offers an in-depth examination of…
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Educational Practices, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Education
Burgstahler, Sheryl E., Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2015
This second edition of the classic "Universal Design in Higher Education" is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide for creating fully accessible college and university programs. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, and it addresses major recent changes in universities and colleges, the law, and technology. As…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Higher Education, Disabilities, Special Education
Cai, Jinfa, Ed. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2017
This volume, a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of today's issues in mathematics education, distills research to build knowledge and capacity in the field. The compendium is a valuable new resource that provides the most comprehensive evidence about what is known about research in mathematics education. The 38 chapters present five…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis
Riordan, Tim, Ed.; Roth, James, Ed. – Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2004
Creating ways to make a discipline come alive for those who are not experts--even for students who may not take more than one or two courses in the disciplines they study--requires rigorous thought about what really matters in a field and how to engage students in the practice of it. Faculty from Alverno College representing a range of liberal…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students, Faculty Development, Cognitive Processes
Levine, Marsha, Ed. – 1992
Professional practice schools are restructured public schools that are: (1) models of good practice; (2) responsible for education and socialization of teachers for new roles; and (3) designed to support ongoing research directed at improving practice. The seven essays in this book focus on the rationale for professional practice schools and the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Child Development, Cognitive Development, College School Cooperation
Princeton Univ., NJ. Mid-Career Fellowship Program. – 1995
This collection includes essays on contemporary issues facing community colleges written by fellows in Princeton University's Mid-Career Fellowship Program. The following essays are provided: (1) "A Human Development Workshop on Cultural Identity for International Students," by Cecilia Castro-Abad; (2) "Generating Moral Dialogue on…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Ediger, Marlow – 1984
In this collection of essays, a wide range of issues relevant to curriculum development are explored and problem-solving suggestions are offered. The ten selections discuss the following topics: (1) deficiencies in administrators' human relations skills that may hinder democratic decision-making; (2) inservice techniques and philosophical…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development
Upcraft, M. Lee, Ed.; Gardner, John N., Ed.; Barefoot, Betsy O., Ed. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2004
An authoritative, comprehensive guide to the first year of college, this book includes the most current information about the policies, strategies, programs, and services designed to help first-year students make a successful transition to college and fulfill their educational and personal goals. Following the introduction, "The First Year of…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Faculty Development, Urban Universities, Supplementary Education