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Harward, Donald W., Ed. – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2011
For those ready to participate in making transformative changes, "Transforming Undergraduate Education" provides evidence and case studies that suggest how steps can be taken and progress made. For those who are currently leading their campuses through a change in culture, this book offers support and encouragement. And for those who are…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Case Studies, Educational Change, General Education
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Fitzgerald, Carlton J., Ed.; Laurian-Fitzgerald, Simona, Ed.; Popa, Carmen, Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
As traditional classroom settings are transitioning to online environments, teachers now face the challenge of using this medium to promote effective learning strategies, especially when teaching older age groups. Because adult learners bring a different set of understandings and skills to education than younger students, such as more job and life…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Learning Strategies, Adult Learning, Adult Education
Silver, Edward A., Ed.; Kenney, Patricia Ann, Ed. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2015
This book's 28 chapters are adapted and updated from articles published in NCTM's "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education" between 2000 and 2010. The authors have rewritten and revised their work to make it clear, understandable, and--most of all--useful for mathematics teachers today. To help teachers even more, these articles…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Mathematics Education, Educational Research, Common Core State Standards
Cortina, Regina, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2014
This groundbreaking volume describes unprecedented changes in education across Latin America, resulting from the endorsement of Indigenous peoples' rights through the development of intercultural bilingual education. The chapters evaluate the ways in which cultural and language differences are being used to create national policies that affirm the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations, Educational Practices, Multicultural Education
Brindle, Meg, Ed.; DeVereaux, Constance, Ed. – M.E. Sharpe Inc, 2011
Whether the art form is theater, dance, music, festival, or the visual arts and galleries, the arts manager is the liaison between the artists and their audience. Bringing together the insights of educators and practitioners, this groundbreaker links the fields of management and organizational management with the ongoing evolution in arts…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Administrative Organization, Administrator Education, Organizational Change
Cleary, Timothy J., Ed. – American Psychological Association, 2015
At-risk students dealing with cognitive, physical, mental health, and environmental challenges often have poor self-regulatory skills. They may struggle with tasks such as planning, goal-setting, and monitoring their own thoughts and actions. This volume describes how teachers, healthcare professionals, and others who work with young people can…
Descriptors: Intervention, At Risk Students, Self Management, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Erford, Bradley T., Ed. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2016
"Professional School Counseling" is a comprehensive, single source for information about the critical issues facing school counselors today. This third edition of the Handbook integrates and expands on the changes brought about by the ASCA National Model. Revisions to each chapter reflect the influence of the model. Several new chapters…
Descriptors: School Counseling, Teaching Guides, Educational Theories, Educational Practices
Alidou, Hassana, Ed.; Glanz, Christine, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2015
One of the greatest challenges in education today is to adapt and respond to a linguistically and culturally diverse world, and to combat social disintegration and discrimination. Participatory and collaborative action research represents an empowering and emancipatory approach to this challenge because the "target groups" become…
Descriptors: Action Research, Youth Opportunities, Adult Literacy, Program Improvement
Conteh, Jean, Ed.; Meier, Gabriela, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2014
Starting from the key idea that learners and teachers bring diverse linguistic knowledge and resources to education, this book establishes and explores the concept of the 'multilingual turn' in languages education and the potential benefits for individuals and societies. It takes account of recent research, policy, and practice in the fields of…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Bilingual Education, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
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Lasagabaster, David, Ed.; Doiz, Aintzane, Ed.; Sierra, Juan Manuel, Ed. – Language Learning & Language Teaching, 2014
Motivation is a key aspect of second language learning. There is no doubt that abstract models are basic to gain theoretical insights into motivation; however, teachers and researchers demand comprehensible explanations for motivation that can help them to improve their everyday teaching and research. The aim of this book is to provide both…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Content and Language Integrated Learning
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Tight, Malcom, Ed.; Huisman, Jeroen, Ed. – International Perspectives on Higher Education Research, 2013
"Theory and Method in Higher Education Research" contains contemporary contributions to international debates regarding the application and development of theory and methodology in researching higher education. Higher education research is a developing field internationally, which is attracting more and more researchers from a great…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Theories, Theory Practice Relationship, Educational Research
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Pelet, Jean-Eric, Ed. – IGI Global, 2014
Once considered the traditional approach to education, brick and mortar institutions are no longer the norm due to e-learning technologies. Populations are turning into ubiquitous human beings, and educational practices are reflecting this change. "E-Learning 2.0 Technologies and Web Applications in Higher Education" compiles the latest…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Web 2.0 Technologies, Knowledge Management, Educational Innovation
Moreillon, Judi, Ed.; Ballard, Susan, Ed. – American Association of School Librarians, 2013
In this Best of "Knowledge Quest" monograph, the editors have collected seminal articles to support pre-service and in-service school librarians in developing and strengthening the instructional partner role. "Instructional Partnerships: A Pathway to Leadership" provides readers with background knowledge, research-based…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Librarians, Librarian Teacher Cooperation, Partnerships in Education
Blackstock, Alan, Ed.; Straight, Nathan, Ed. – Routledge Research in Education, 2015
Synchronous technologies, particularly interactive video conferencing (IVC), are becoming common modes of teaching and delivering college courses. The increasing popularity of IVC in the U.S. and abroad calls for more pedagogically effective practices for instructors using this technology. This volume focuses on innovative and proven approaches to…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Theory Practice Relationship, Technology Uses in Education
Sabatini, John, Ed.; Albro, Elizabeth, Ed.; O'Reilly, Tenaha, Ed. – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012
"Reaching an Understanding: Innovations in How We View Reading Assessment" builds upon the editors previous book "Measuring Up: Advances in How We Assess Reading Ability" (ED533202) by representing some early attempts to apply theory to help guide the development of new assessments and measurement models. "Reaching an…
Descriptors: Reading Tests, Measurement Techniques, Reading Skills, Test Construction
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