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Open and Distance Education Theory Revisited: Implications for the Digital Era. SpringerBriefs in Open and Distance Education
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Jung, Insung, Ed. – SpringerBriefs in Open and Distance Education, 2019
This book explores foundational theories that have been applied in open and distance education (ODE) research and refined to reflect advances in research and practice. In addition, it develops new theories emerging from recent developments in ODE. The book provides a unique and up-to-date source of information for ODE scholars and graduate…
Descriptors: Open Education, Distance Education, Educational Research, Educational Theories
The Administration and Supervision of Literacy Programs. Sixth Edition. Language and Literacy Series
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Wepner, Shelley B., Ed.; Quatroche, Diana J., Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2021
This popular book addresses literacy leaders' eternal quest to prepare all students for the demands of the 21st century. This updated Sixth Edition will help prospective and current literacy professionals understand how to organize and supervise literacy programs within the context of current state and federal mandates. With a focus on providing…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gap, Guidelines
Action Research to Improve Youth and Adult Literacy: Empowering Learners in a Multilingual World
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Alidou, Hassana, Ed.; Glanz, Christine, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2015
One of the greatest challenges in education today is to adapt and respond to a linguistically and culturally diverse world, and to combat social disintegration and discrimination. Participatory and collaborative action research represents an empowering and emancipatory approach to this challenge because the "target groups" become…
Descriptors: Action Research, Youth Opportunities, Adult Literacy, Program Improvement
Otitis Media in Young Children: Medical, Developmental, and Educational Considerations.
Roberts, Joanne E., Ed.; Wallace, Ina F., Ed.; Henderson, Frederick W., Ed. – 1997
The 12 chapters of this book provide a synthesis of what is currently known about otitis media and its sequelae on aspects of child development. Chapters are grouped into four sections: definition, prevalence, and diagnosis; auditory, language, and learning sequelae; medical and surgical management; and international perspectives and future…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
The Craft of Teaching Adults. Third Edition.
Barer-Stein, Thelma, Ed.; Kompf, Michael, Ed. – 2001
This book, which is intended as a text for future and experienced adult educators, examines current theories and best practices in adult education. The book consists of 20 chapters written by prominent practitioners in the field of adult education. The chapter titles and authors are as follows: "Teachers Sharing Experiences" (James A. Draper);…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. New Edition.
Wilson, Arthur L., Ed.; Hayes, Elisabeth R., Ed. – 2000
This handbook presents the perspectives of more than 60 leading authorities on the study and practice of adult and continuing education. The following are among the papers included: "A Selective History of Adult Education Handbooks" (A.L. Wilson, E.R. Hayes); "The Concept of Critically Reflective Practice" (Stephen D.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning