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In The Great Brain Race Ben Wildavsky presents an account of how international competition for the brightest minds is transforming the world of higher education--and why this revolution should be welcomed, not feared. Every year, nearly three million international students stud…
This revised and updated fourth edition is written for all those teaching in higher education seeking to develop their skills or considering accreditation. It aims to provide direct and accessible guidance on all aspects of teaching in higher education, such as planning courses …
"This fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition of A Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges covers much new ground. Academics in teaching posts in universities and colleges have often had no teacher training, and frequently lack practical knowledge of how te…
"This fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition of A Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges covers much new ground. Academics in teaching posts in universities and colleges have often had no teacher training, and frequently lack practical knowledge of how te…
"This fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition of A Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges covers much new ground. Academics in teaching posts in universities and colleges have often had no teacher training, and frequently lack practical knowledge of how te…
This book focuses on the factors and reasons for working class groups being under-represented in higher education. It looks at issues such as differential access to information about university, the cost of university, and issues of gender and ethnicity.
Vandaag, aan het begin van de 21e eeuw, zijn meisjes goed vertegenwoordigd aan de universiteiten. Wel nog niet evenredig verdeeld over alle studierichtingen, maar ze zijn present. Het is ooit anders geweest, zoals we kunnen lezen in dit mooi uitgegeven boek met prachtige oude fo…
They eye-opening and inspiring story of the young women who overcame all odds to get their education. Using the words of the women themselves, this book tells of their defiance and determination, of colourful eccentricity and at times heartbreaking loneliness.
The liberal arts and the Jesuit college system
The Jesuit educational system, with its successful applications in all parts of the world for several centuries, is one of the most durable, influential, and far-reaching experiments in the history of education. In this monograph Aldo Scaglione explores the complex genesis of th…
This book is based on the argument that detailed and developmental formative feedback is the single most useful thing teachers can do for students. It helps to clarify the expectations of higher education and assist all students to achieve their potential. This book promotes stu…
This book is based on the argument that detailed and developmental formative feedback is the single most useful thing teachers can do for students. It helps to clarify the expectations of higher education and assist all students to achieve their potential. This book promotes stu…
Affirmative Action and the University is the only full-length study to examine the impact of affirmative action on all higher education hiring practices. Drawing on data provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Education's National Cente…