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McNiff, Jean, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023
This thoughtful volume challenges widely accepted, traditionalist scientific notions of 'the academic' -- prevalent in higher education institutions globally -- in order to promote best practice, and redefine the field as accessible, inclusive and forward thinking. This book situates itself away from the dominant discourse on academia and eschews…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Practices, Educational Change
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Tavares, Vander, Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Student Experience, Higher Education
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Payne, Ellen K.; Berry, David C. – Athletic Training Education Journal, 2014
Successful completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) examination verifies that an athletic trainer has the knowledge and skills associated with the entry-level practice of athletic training, but earning a terminal degree ''does not mean that the person holding this degree necessarily understands how to design, implement, assess, or even…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Athletic Coaches, Physical Education Teachers, Trainers
Greenwood, Nancy A. – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2011
The Introduction to Sociology course is usually the first contact that students have with the discipline of sociology. This course can determine whether students take other sociology courses or learn to use sociology in their lives as adults and citizens. "First Contact" identifies important issues facing instructors in introducing students to the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Sociology, Teaching Methods, Guides