The Transatlantic Dialogue on Higher Education

The Transatlantic Dialogue on Higher Education
Author: Ulla Kriebernegg
Publisher: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 383252696X

Comparing apples and oranges frequently, this is what we do when we talk about similarities and differences regarding higher education in the United States and Europe. Based on the assumption that higher education policy texts are cultural texts to be interpreted, this book deconstructs four US American cultural narratives within higher education (co-opetition, the frontier myth, McDonaldization, and the narrative of security), and compares these to discourses prevailing in Europe. Disputing the prevalent claim that both the recent European higher education transformation initiative, the Bologna Process, and the establishment of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) have had absolutely no impact on US institutions of higher learning, this study proves that cultural narratives in the last decade have strongly determined political and structural developments in higher education on both sides of the Atlantic. This book therefore adds another facet to the transatlantic dialogue on higher education by providing a cultural critical perspective, including the Foucauldian theory of governmentality as well as aspects of postcolonial theory.

Rethinking Legal Scholarship

Rethinking Legal Scholarship
Author: Rob van Gestel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2017
Genre: Jurisprudence
ISBN: 9781316760772

Rethinking Legal Scholarship bridges the gap between American and European legal scholarship by looking at underlying methodological challenges.

A Transatlantic Community of Law

A Transatlantic Community of Law
Author: Elaine Fahey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1139993143

As a medium for communication between the EU and the USA, law has the ability to provide unique insights into the state of contemporary transatlantic relations. A Transatlantic Community of Law offers legal perspectives on the emerging institutional characteristics of transatlantic relations and contemporary rule-making in both trade and security. Making use of rule of law analysis which has hitherto not been conducted in transatlantic relations scholarship, it draws together EU law, governance and rule-making scholarship and offers new ways of thinking about the use of law and contemporary transatlantic institutions.

Boundaries of Adult Learning

Boundaries of Adult Learning
Author: Richard Edwards
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-09-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136176152

Until relatively recently, adult learning in the UK was largely recognised as being situated mainly within the LEA adult education centre, university extra-mural departments and the WEA. However, this picture has changed. The major change has been a shift from 'education' to 'learning' as the key organising concept. A greater range of settings are now recognised as sites producing learning, and alongside this has grown a debate about the purpose and form of study within adult learning. This has led people to question both the concept of adult learning and the boundaries of its provision. This book reviews and assesses the changes which are taking place. It explores the disputes surrounding adult learning, discussing how boundaries have blurred thereby creating new opportunities such as APL and credit transfer, and including a significantly wider range of activities within the definition of learning. It also assesses the extent to which, despite the changes in boundaries, inequalities in learning opportunities still persist.

The SAGE Handbook of International Higher Education

The SAGE Handbook of International Higher Education
Author: Darla K. Deardorff
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2012-08-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452262020

The SAGE Handbook of International Higher Education examines the internationalization of higher education from a marginal to a core dimension of higher education worldwide. This mainstreaming of internationalization is a fascinating phenomenon: new concepts, programs, providers, and methods of delivery are emerging; impressive national and regional scholarship programs have been established; radical reforms have been undertaken to make higher education globally competitive; and mobility of students and scholars has increased around the world. This groundbreaking handbook serves as a guide to internationalization of higher education and offers new strategies for its further development and expansion in the years to come. With a decidedly global approach, this volume brings together leading experts from around the world to illustrate the increasing importance of internationalization. The text encompasses the diversity and breadth of internationalization of higher education in all its thematic facets and regional impacts.

The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance

The Palgrave International Handbook of Higher Education Policy and Governance
Author: Jeroen Huisman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1137456175

This state-of-the-art reference collection addresses the major themes, theories and key concepts related to higher education policy and governance on an international scale in one accessible volume. Mapping the field and showcasing current research and theorizations from diverse perspectives and authoritative scholars, this essential guide will assist readers in navigating the myriad concepts and themes involved in higher education policy and governance research and practice. Split into two sections, the first explores a range of policy concepts, theories and methods including governance models, policy instruments, institutionalism and organizational change, new public management and multi-level governance. The second section addresses salient themes such as institutional governance, funding, quality, employability, accountability, university rankings, widening participation, gender, inequalities, technology, student involvement and the role of higher education in society. Global in its perspective and definitive in content, this one-stop volume will be an indispensable reference resource for a wide range of academics, students and researchers in the fields of education, education policy, sociology, social and public policy, political science and for leadership.

Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline

Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline
Author: Jost Reischmann
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2024-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3758342198

In "Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline" Prof. Dr. Jost Reischmann reexamines key facets of andragogy by presenting a series of reprints that contribute significantly to the field. - The book opens with "Andragogy and Andragogues", offering a clear definition and exploring the vital role and necessary competencies of andragogues as "change specialists". - "Andragogical Concepts" provides valuable insights for educators and scholars by analyzing andragogical theories such as "learning en passant", "lifewide learning", and "compositional learning". - The section "Projects and Examples" bridges theory with practice, highlighting the synergy between theoretical understanding and practical application. - Lastly, the book explores "International Comparative Adult Education", offering a comprehensive exploration of this research area. It presents examples and proposes ways to enhance studies in this field. "Andragogy: Contributions to an Emerging Discipline" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and libraries, offering a fresh perspective on adult education. This book informs and inspires readers to think critically and innovatively about the discipline.

Sustainability in Public Procurement, Corporate Law and Higher Education

Sustainability in Public Procurement, Corporate Law and Higher Education
Author: Lela Melon
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000872467

Contemporary changes in law and policy at the global level to efficiently answer to environmental and social issues correspond to the traditional approach of limiting the regulatory and policy changes to a singular field or discipline: tackling the inherent unsustainability of corporate laws or incentivising the offering of sustainable finance to stimulate the transition towards sustainable practices. This book provides a new viewpoint and approach of simultaneously regulating seemingly non-connected fields in order to provide a fertile ground for a truly organic change towards sustainable outcomes. It addresses diverse questions of sustainable transition of the three specific fields to support sustainable practices in public procurement, private market transaction, and in educating future business leaders and legal experts by incorporating sustainable concerns as the underlying guiding principles of their conduct. It translates scientific findings into a practical format that can be used by diverse stakeholders searching for information and solutions in their respective professional fields. The underlying assumption is that a simultaneous action in the three respective fields of public procurement, corporate law, and higher education brings about more coherent and interconnected results that incentivise further action and changes towards sustainable practices. The book furthers the idea of policy coherence by building upon the findings in the field of public procurement, corporate law, and practice and higher education curricula. By identifying the barriers in the three respective fields for sustainable action and proposing solutions for either eliminating or minimising those barriers at the EU level, the book calls for further changes in the respective fields as well as for considering the spillover effects of these policies on other fields.

The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education

The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education
Author: Alphin Jr., Henry C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2017-05-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522525610

Education is the foundation to almost all successful lives, and it is important that a high level of schooling be available on a global scale. Studying the trends in accessibility in education will allow educators to improve their own teaching techniques, as well as expand their influence to more remote areas in the world. The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on emerging methods and trends in disseminating knowledge in university settings. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics such as e-learning, economic perspectives, and educational technology, this publication is ideally designed for educators, academics, students, and researchers interested in expanding their knowledge of global education.