Higher Education & Tertiary Education Books

It is said that crisis is the true test of a leader. The leaders who contributed to this volume and their peers at HBCUs nationwide were tested in unprecedented ways by the events of 2020 and 2021. The crisis caused by COVID-19 was unique in its...

International education can be defined as the interaction and involvement of students and teachers in the learning process that is not restricted to physical boundaries. This book on international and professional education discusses the major components...

Teacher training outlines policies and plans that help prospective teachers acquire knowledge and skill. It also deals with the management of classrooms and the effective transmission of information with the aid of technology. This book on instructional...

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Yoga mindfulness methods, different from what is commonly assumed, transform classroom learning by developing the well-being of teachers, as well as the positive attitudes of students.If students are unable to pay attention, how can they achieve academic...

A volume in Research in Multicultural Education and International PerspectivesSeries Editors Farideh Salili and Rumjahn Hoosain, The University of Hong KongDemocratic political systems and the democratic way of life is aspired by most people around...

A volume in Research in Multicultural Education and International PerspectivesSeries Editors Farideh Salili and Rumjahn Hoosain, The University of Hong KongDemocratic political systems and the democratic way of life is aspired by most people around...

A book in the Psychoeducational Intervention SeriesWith an innovative approach to dealing with classroom behavior problems, this book presents invaluable information for teachers, counselors, and administrators at all grade levels.Presents an innovative...

A new emphasis in this edition of Spark the Brain, Ignite the Pen is writing to learn in the contentareas. This edition of the work first published in 2006 includes a collection of classroom-testedquick writes designed to assist students in thinking and...

A volume in Educational Policy in the 21st Century: Opportunities, Challenges, and SolutionsSeries Editor Bruce Anthony Jones,University of South FloridaThis volume of The David C. Anchin Research Center Series on Educational Policy in the 21stcentury:...

This book is designed for higher education instructors. The focus of thebook is to assist all faculty instructors in higher education to better meet the needsof their student populations. It addresses the major issue of higher educationteaching today:...

This book is designed for higher education instructors. The focus of thebook is to assist all faculty instructors in higher education to better meet the needsof their student populations. It addresses the major issue of higher educationteaching today:...

A volume in Research on African American EducationSeries Editors: Carol Camp Yeakey, Washington University in St. Louisand Ronald D. Henderson, National Education AssociationThe book aims to develop a clearer understanding of the influence of social...

This volume focuses on family and community connections with education during the high school years. Incomparison to the wealth of attention that has been focused on involving parents with schools during the earlychildhood and elementary school years,...

This volume focuses on family and community connections with education during the high school years. Incomparison to the wealth of attention that has been focused on involving parents with schools during the earlychildhood and elementary school years,...

This book is for new faculty, graduate students, teachers, administrators, and otheracademics who want to write more clearly and have their work published. Theessays focus on writing journal articles, dissertations, grants, edited books, andother writing...

Web 2.0" is a term used to describe an apparent second generation o of the World WideWeb that emphasizes collaboration and sharing of knowledge and content among users.With the growing popularity of Web 2.0, there has been a burgeoning interest...

A volume in Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research,and Practice in Lifelong LearningSeries Editor: Kathleen P. King, Fordham UniversityThis handbook is a much expanded version of the original Learning Activities Survey published byDr. Kathleen...

A volume in Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research,and Practice in Lifelong LearningSeries Editor: Kathleen P. King, Fordham UniversityThis handbook is a much expanded version of the original Learning Activities Survey published byDr. Kathleen...

From the 1960s to the 1980s, a range of academic possibilities for women developed, as their career histories and intellectual biographies reveal. Some women sought to generate a new knowledge specialty in their disciplines, often explicitly defying...

The book's goal is to clarify for parents, the public, and policy makers what high stakes testsare and how their use affects our schools, children, and society. It explores the various uses,limitations, and paradoxical consequences of high stakes testing...

With baby boomers swelling the ranks of grandparents, there is a large and growing audiencefor Let's Grandparent. There are no other books on the market with the variety of content orperspective presented in this book. With its emphasis upon the crucial...

A volume in Emerging Technologies for Evolving LearnersSeries Editors Kathleen P. King and Mark Gura, Fordham UniversityThis book introduces and explains this important new technology from the perspective of educators. It alsoprovides new insights into...

THE WAC JOURNAL is a national peer-reviewed journal on writing across the curriculum. Published by Clemson University, Parlor Press, and the WAC Clearinghouse, THE WAC JOURNAL is an annual collection of articles by educators about their WAC ideas and WAC...

From the first intercollegiate hockey contest in American history, in 1896, to today, Yale hockey has provided its fans with countless memorable moments. Over the course of more than one hundred seasons, the Bulldogs have won intercollegiate, league, and...

Over the years, careers have transformed to be flexible and changing rather than stable, life-long commitments to an organization. As such, making work meaningful, controlling the work environment, and taking the opportunity to get required training for...

Higher education today faces several challenges including soaring cost, rising student debt, declining state support, and a staggering dropout rate. Digital technology enables numerous paths to innovation and promising solutions to these crises in higher...

Inclusive teacher preparation varies greatly in format and practice, yet programs grapple with the same underlying challenges: which practices work and where do they work. As children with disabilities are increasingly being included in schools, it is...

As more classes move to online instruction, there is a need for research that shows the effectiveness of synchronous learning. Educators must guide students on how to use these new learning tools and become aware of the research trends and opportunities...

In an increasingly complex, competitive, and global world, organizations require highly skilled professionals who have the capacity to proactively answer challenges. Thus, educational institutions must update the curricula of their courses to better...

As higher educational learning enters a new age, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are seeking innovative ways to establish strategies to compete with other academic institutions. As establishments that have played a pivotal role in...

Global awareness and competency has become an essential part of higher education and professional development. Expanding beyond the traditional ideas of learning and education, it is important to provide research that will help students prepare for the...

The global digital economy continues to demand the need for educated and highly trained professionals, requiring higher learning institutions to provide accessible technology-driven experience to prepare future leaders effectively. However, there are...

One of the most pivotal tasks of a regional government is to find different and innovative ways to develop their economies. Formulating universities, in that respect, potentially holds the key to competitive global economic success. Smart Specialization...

Online degree programs have long faced the issue of retention and engagement from their students. Proper support and guidance for students can encourage continuation in these programs, and can help lead to student success. Coaching for Student Retention...

E-assessments of students profoundly influence their motivation and play a key role in the educational process. Adapting assessment techniques to current technological advancements allows for effective pedagogical practices, learning processes, and...

As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators to receive the support and training necessary to effectively instruct their students and meet societal expectations. To do this, fostering education programs that...

An important aspect of higher education is the mentorship of junior faculty by senior faculty. Addressing the vital role mentorship plays in an academic institution's survival promotes more opportunities and positive learning experiences. Faculty...

Mentoring in teacher education has been a key issue in ensuring the healthy development of teacher learning. Variety in the actualization of mentoring can lead to the exposition of new qualities and the evolving roles that mentors might undertake...

Teacher education programs serve traditional and non-traditional students and develop teachers to enter a range of teaching environments. Approaching teacher education through community involvement and learning objectives helps to effectively prepare...

Cheating in educational institutions and society not only threatens the overall quality of the education, as well as its dissemination of knowledge, but it also affects the current social fabric. With the ever-evolving realm of the internet, the scope of...

Because of the continued growth of online instruction, there is now a need to better understand every demographic of students in higher education. Achieving successful student-faculty engagement in distance learning is a growing challenge. Fostering...

Institutions of higher education across the world are expected to contribute to the resolution of economic, social, and environmental problems and to respond to them. However, in order to meet these expectations, universities need to have a strong sense...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it highlights the profound shift from traditional teacher-centered methods to learner-centered methods. This publication provides the latest, trending research on how to equip teachers for this new...

With the relevant use of internet technologies such as Web 2.0 tools, e-learning can be a way to teach students anywhere at any time. Quality internet connection and a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, offer students the capacities to grow...

Since the turn of the century, technology transfer and innovation has played an increasingly important role in government policy for reinvigorating and supporting a country's industry. This has been fueled by technology transfer from third parties such...

Social demonstrations that take place on university campuses have profound effects on students as well as the environments in which those students live and learn. These demonstrations, in recent years, have taken on traditional forms such as spontaneous...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books within the Education subject area in January 2019, providing trending and emerging research around how gender intersects with specific challenges,...