Definitive Readings in the History, Philosophy, Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education

Definitive Readings in the History, Philosophy, Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education
Author: Wang, Victor X.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2010-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1615207481

Definitive Readings in the History, Philosophy, Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education brings together definitive writings on CTE by leading figures and by contemporary thinkers in the history, philosophy, practice and theories of the field. Filling a much needed void in existing literature, this book equips scholars and practitioners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the field of CTE.

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments
Author: Marmon, Michael
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522532307

The use of media to create and maintain a public presence has become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Such interactions should be used to enhance other aspects of life that have become heavily technology-driven, such as education. Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments is a critical scholarly publication that explores the different perspectives of public latency and the creation of electronic educational formats that mimic the experience of traditional classrooms. Featuring a wide range of coverage on topics that include active learning, teacher authority, and computer-mediated communication, this publication is geared toward educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Educational Leadership and Organizational Management

Educational Leadership and Organizational Management
Author: Victor C.X. Wang
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1681235145

This book is intended for students, leaders and managers who wish to explore the personal relevance and conceptual bases of educational leadership and organizational management and to develop their expertise in this field. It is a book written for both scholars and practitioners. The general public will also appreciate the accessible language in the book. There are two goals in the experiential learning process. One is to learn the specifics of a particular subject matter, in this case, educational leadership and organizational management. The other is to learn about one’s own strengths and weaknesses as a learner. This book is focused on the analysis of prevalent theories and concepts and their application to the development of leadership and management skills, and the knowledge and attitudes required to solve real world problems in the workplace. For decades, students have focused their studies of educational leadership and organizational management theories in classroom settings without actual opportunities to apply these theories in the workplace. A profound and significant lesson learned in history is that we must follow the principle of integrating theory with practice (unity of theory with practice). Then, we can follow the policy of walking on two legs, an analogy made by the late Chinese chairman, Mao Ze Dong.

Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education

Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466662816

"This book examines the benefits and costs associated with the utilization of technology-mediated instructional environments, recognizing that instructional technology could offer alternative means of communication for understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Teacher Training and Professional Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Teacher Training and Professional Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2283
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 152255632X

Regardless of the field or discipline, technology is rapidly advancing, and individuals are faced with the challenge of adapting to these new innovations. To remain up-to-date on the current practices, teachers and administrators alike must constantly stay informed of the latest advances in their fields. Teacher Training and Professional Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications contains a compendium of the latest academic material on the methods, skills, and techniques that are essential to lifelong learning and professional advancement. Including innovative studies on teaching quality, pre-service teacher preparation, and faculty enrichment, this multi-volume book is an ideal source for academics, professionals, students, practitioners, and researchers.

Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience

Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience
Author: Scheg, Abigail G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466674652

In the past decade, traditional classroom teaching models have been transformed in order to better promote active learning and learner engagement. Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience seeks to capture the momentum of non-traditional teaching methods and provide a necessary resource for individuals who are interested in taking advantage of this pedagogical endeavor. Using narrative explanations and foundation materials provided by experienced instructors, this premier reference work presents the benefits and challenges of flipped methodology implementation in today’s classroom to educators and educational administrators across all disciplines and levels.

Cases on the Assessment of Scenario and Game-Based Virtual Worlds in Higher Education

Cases on the Assessment of Scenario and Game-Based Virtual Worlds in Higher Education
Author: Kennedy-Clark, Shannon
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2014-04-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466644710

The ever-growing creation of new internet technologies has led to a growing trend and use of scenario-based virtual environments and serious games in education. Along with these new technologies, there is an increasing interest in how students can be effectively assessed when using these virtual environments. Cases on the Assessment of Scenario and Game-Based Virtual Worlds in Higher Education is a comprehensive collection that provides aspects of assessment in virtual worlds combined with lessons learned from critical reflection. These case studies present successes, challenges, and innovations to be utilized as a framework for practitioners and researchers to base their own effective forms of scenario-based learning. This publication would be of particular interest to practice-based disciplines such as education, nursing, medicine, and social work.