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Padró, Fernando F., Ed.; Erwee, Ronal, Ed.; Harmes, Meredith A., Ed.; Harmes, Marcus K., Ed.; Danaher, Patrick Alan, Ed. – Springer, 2018
This handbook brings together contributors from the United States, Australasia and Europe who use theoretical insights and empirical data to examine current practices as well as possible future directions of postgraduate education. A full range of postgraduate study options are explored, including PhD and professional doctorates, masters awards,…
Descriptors: Postdoctoral Education, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Educational Practices
McTighe, Jay; Wiggins, Grant – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2004
"Understanding by Design Professional Development Workbook" extends the ideas presented in "Understanding by Design" (UbD) by focusing on professional development and the practical matters of curriculum design. The Workbook is a guide for "Understanding by Design" workshops and undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as further independent…
Descriptors: Workbooks, Curriculum Design, Preservice Teachers, Professional Development
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Johnsrud, Linda K. – Higher Education, 1993
Interviews with 27 Korean university faculty members who had been graduate students abroad investigated their experiences as foreign graduate students, socialization to the professoriate, and attitudes about preparation for academic careers. Two themes emerged: (1) Westernized expectations concerning teaching and research, and (2) emphasis placed…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Cultural Differences, Expectation
Clark, Burton A. – Fire Chief, 1993
This paper argues for an increased role and the importance of higher education in the continuing professionalization of fire service. The article opens by describing the development of higher education in fire service that began with a 1966 Wingspread conference for fire service leaders where a three tiered model and seven content areas were…
Descriptors: Degrees (Academic), Fire Fighters, Fire Science Education, Graduate Study
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Field, Terry – Higher Education Management, 1992
Three cooperative programs between the University of New England-Northern Rivers (Australia) and regional arms of government agencies which provide professional development are described. They involve the departments of school education, health, and family and community services. The university offers a variety of credit-bearing undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, College Administration, Courses, Foreign Countries
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Webb, Marion Stanton; Allen, Lida Cherie – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1995
A survey of 1,499 graduate business students at 7 colleges and universities investigated perceptions of potential benefits of an advanced degree, and their relationships with degree type, school size/type, and student characteristics. Five perceived benefits included research and analytical skills, competitive advantage, monetary reward, career…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Business Administration Education, College Administration, Competition