Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD): 297 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

ISSN: 2327-6983|EISSN: 2327-6991

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As world economies continue to shift and change in response to global financial situations, job markets have begun to demand a more highly-skilled workforce. In many industries a college degree is the minimum requirement and further educational development is expected to advance. With these current trends in mind, the Advances in Higher Education & Professional Development (AHEPD) Book Series provides an outlet for researchers and academics to publish their research in these areas and to distribute these works to practitioners and other researchers.

AHEPD encompasses all research dealing with higher education pedagogy, development, and curriculum design, as well as all areas of professional development, regardless of focus.

Topics Covered

Adult Education
Assessment in Higher Education
Career Training
Coaching and Mentoring
Continuing Professional Development
Governance in Higher Education
Higher Education Policy
Pedagogy of Teaching Higher Education
Vocational Education

Titles in Series

Reshaping Entrepreneurial Education Within an Industry 4.0 Context

Vannie Naidoo (University of KwaZulu - Natal, South Africa), Rahul Verma (Delhi University, India)

Higher education is constantly changing and advancing, and the integration of technology and its transformative potential remains elusive for many universities globa...

Advancing Student Employability Through Higher Education

Bryan Christiansen (Southern New Hampshire University, USA), Angela M. Even (Purdue University, USA)

The global skills gap and labor market disruptions pose a significant challenge for organizations worldwide. Higher education struggles to bridge the mismatch betwee...

Balance and Boundaries in Creating Meaningful Relationships in Online Higher Education

Sarah H. Jarvie (Colorado Christian University, USA), Cara Metz (The University of Arizona Global Campus, USA)

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions worldwide were compelled to embrace online learning, leading to a significant shift in the dynamics of...

Preparing Students From the Academic World to Career Paths: A Comprehensive Guide

Cassandra Sligh Conway (Independent Researcher, USA), Elaine Eskew (Consultant, U.S. Department of Education, USA)

In today’s educational field, to ensure students are prepared to make the transition from education to the workforce, students must develop skills that support them...

Mentoring and Reflective Teachers in ESOL and Bilingual Education

JungKang Miller (Mercy College, USA), Bahar Otcu-Grillman (Mercy College, USA)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and bilingual education teachers face many challenges, including teaching in multilingual classrooms, addressi...

Promoting Intercultural Agility and Leadership Development at Home and Abroad for First-Year Students

Jon Stauff (South Dakota State University, USA), Jill E. Blondin (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA)

Promoting Intercultural Agility and Leadership Development at Home and Abroad for First-Year Students is a practical guide for international educators that focuses o...

Addressing the Queen Bee Syndrome in Academia

Karis L. Clarke (Touro University California, USA), Noran L. Moffett (Independent Researcher, USA)

The implications of the Queen Bee Syndrome matter greatly in higher education as women in higher education come well prepared; however, they may not be ready for the...

Cases on Teacher Preparation in Deaf Education

Nena Raschelle Neild (Gallaudet University, USA), Patrick Joseph Graham (Rochester Institute of Technology, USA)

In order to maintain inclusive classrooms within both K-12 and higher education, it is essential that pre-service teachers and current educators are aware of the str...

Sustaining Higher Education Through Resource Allocation, Learning Design Models, and Academic Development

Manyane Makua (Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa), Mariam Akinlolu (London Metropolitan University, UK)

Conversations, debates, and policies toward higher education remain in an uncritical mode of normality on issues such as inclusion, exclusion, and equity. In additio...

Promoting the Socio-Economic Wellbeing of Marginalized Individuals Through Adult Education

Sampson Tawiah (Durban University of Technology, South Africa), Itumeleng Innocentia Setlhodi (University of South Africa, South Africa)

The socioeconomic exclusion of marginalized individuals, including youths and adults, persists in society, leading to inequality, poverty, and lack of fulfillment in...

Transformation of Higher Education Through Institutional Online Spaces

Rotimi Taiwo (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), Bimbola Idowu-Faith (Bowen University, Nigeria), Simeon Ajiboye (Bowen University, Nigeria & University of Augsburg, Germany)

The surge in the demand for higher education is closely connected with the liberalization and globalization of education. Websites and social media have been chosen...

Perspectives on Enhancing Student Transition Into Higher Education and Beyond

Debra Willison (University of Strathclyde, UK), Emma Henderson (University of Strathclyde, UK)

Transition and change are part of everyone’s life. In the context of higher education, there are multiple points where students will undergo transition. This include...

Formative and Shared Assessment to Promote Global University Learning

José Sánchez-Santamaría (Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain)

Formative and shared assessment (F&SA) implies a radical change in the way in which we understand the meaning and function of the assessment of university learning....

Improving Higher Education Models Through International Comparative Analysis

Valerie A. Storey (Franklin University, USA), Thomas E. Beeman (St. Joseph's University, USA)

There is a growing global interest in reimagining higher education ecosystems. Whether or not this is a recognition of apparent existential challenges or not, aspiri...

Innovations in Teacher Development, Personalized Learning, and Upskilling the Workforce

Sriya Chakravarti (Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE)

The time has come to refine the education ecosystem in such a way that it generates wealth-creating careers, personalized learning, and upskilling for all types of e...

Essential Practices for Building STEM Enrichment and College Bridge Programs

Calvin Briggs (Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM, USA), Christopher K. Bass (Clark Atlanta University, USA)

As the world has radically changed from an industrial society to one driven by automation, workforce opportunities are changing faster than our nation’s educational...

Innovations at the Brazilian Federal Network of Vocational Education

Fábio Diniz Rossi (Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Farroupilha, Brazil), Anderson Yanzer Cabral (Federal Institute Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), Juliano Cantarelli Toniolo (Federal Institute Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

From a centenary trajectory, currently, 38 Federal Institutes, two Federal Technological Education Centers (Cefets), and Pedro II College are part of the Federal Net...

Handbook of Research on Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa

Gideon Boadu (Excelsia College, Australia), George Odhiambo (Excelsia College, Australia), Pegah Marandi (Excelsia College, Australia)

Teacher education is a known variable that impacts the quality of teaching and schooling, yet while research on practices in teaching and teacher education abound in...

Integrating TPACK and CALL in English Language Teaching

Mohialdeen Alotumi (Sana'a University, Yemen)

Teaching English, or any other language, in the 21st century requires teachers to be competent in using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) to alleviate learn...

Stabilizing and Empowering Women in Higher Education: Realigning, Recentering, and Rebuilding

Heidi L. Schnackenberg (SUNY Plattsburgh, USA), Denise A. Simard (SUNY Plattsburgh, USA)

Stabilizing and Empowering Women in Higher Education: Realigning, Recentering, and Rebuilding is a book that addresses the challenges faced by women leaders in highe...

Fostering Pedagogy Through Micro and Adaptive Learning in Higher Education: Trends, Tools, and Applications

Ricardo Queirós (School of Media Arts and Design, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal & CRACS INESC TEC, Portugal), Mario Cruz (School of Education, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal & inED, Portugal), Carla Pinto (School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal), Daniela Mascarenhas (School of Education, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal & inED, Portugal)

Fostering Pedagogy Through Micro and Adaptive Learning in Higher Education: Trends, Tools, and Applications is a timely and groundbreaking book that addresses the ch...

Design and Implementation of Higher Education Learners' Learning Outcomes (HELLO)

Kuntal Barua (SAGE University Indore, India), Neyara Radwan Mohammed Hassan (SCU, Egypt & King Abdullaziz University, KSA, Saudi Arabia), Virendra Singh (SAGE University Indore, India), Ronnie Figueiredo (Centre of Applied Reasearch in Management and Economics (CARME), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal)

The Higher Education Learners’ Learning Outcomes (HELLO) project offers a comprehensive solution to the challenge of creating comparative metrics of learning outcome...

The Impact of HEIs on Regional Development: Facts and Practices of Collaborative Work With SMEs

Susana Rodrigues (CARME, ESTG, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal), Joaquim Mourato (Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal)

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are providers of knowledge and competencies. HEIs are very important to the development of society and the regions they impact g...

Global Perspectives on the Difficulties and Opportunities Faced by Migrant and Refugee Students in Higher Education

Sameerah Tawfeeq Saeed (English Language Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq), Min Zhang (UNESCO, Paris, France)

Higher education has been a source of opportunity and achievement for migrants and refugees around the world. It has provided them with the tools and knowledge to pu...

Accessibility of Digital Higher Education in the Global South

Pfano Mashau (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Tshililo Farisani (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Accessibility of Digital Higher Education in the Global South , authored by Pfano Mashau and Tshililo Farisani from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is...

Impact of Global University Ranking Systems on Developing Countries

Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha (University of South Africa, South Africa), Adeyinka Tella (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)

The emotive discourses on the subject of university rankings are directly linked to the effect of such rankings on the performance of universities throughout the wor...

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Career Ecosystems for University Students and Graduates

William E. Donald (University of Southampton, UK & Ronin Institute, USA)

In today’s modern world, students must understand the current business landscape when graduating and applying for jobs. Understanding how to market themselves and wh...

Co-Constructing and Sustaining Service Learning in Graduate Programs: Reflections from the Field

Rabia Hos (University of Rhode Island, USA), Brenda Santos (University of Rhode Island, USA)

Ensuring doctoral students receive a well-rounded and thorough education is critical for their future success. Service learning within the doctoral program is one of...

Advancing Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education

Dumsani Wilfred Mncube (North-West University, South Africa), Mncedisi Christian Maphalala (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)

Self-directed learning (SDL) is considered a core concept in problem-based learning (PBL) and student-centered learning. More importantly, the current face-to-face m...

Handbook of Research on Language Teacher Identity

Sviatlana Karpava (University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

In today’s educational world, it is crucial for language teachers to continuously evolve in order to best serve language learners. Further study on the best practice...

Global Perspectives on the Internationalization of Higher Education

John D. Branch (University of Michigan, USA), Mehmet Durnali (Ereğli Faculty of Education, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Turkey)

Transnational higher education was triggered largely by the marketization of higher education, which itself manifests in such characteristics as academic rankings, i...

Cases on Responsive and Responsible Learning in Higher Education

Nor Aziah Alias (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Sharipah Ruzaina Syed-Aris (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Hamimah Hashim (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)

Responsive learning and responsible learning have not been considered and utilized appropriately in the past, especially in light of the post-pandemic higher educati...

Handbook of Research on Coping Mechanisms for First-Year Students Transitioning to Higher Education

Peter Jo Aloka (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), Kananga Robert Mukuna (University of the Free State, South Africa)

Transitioning from secondary to higher education is not a natural step for many first-year students in higher education institutions. There is a considerable differe...

Best Practices and Programmatic Approaches for Mentoring Educational Leaders

Amanda Wilkerson (University of Central Florida, USA), Shalander Samuels (Kean University, USA)

In today’s educational world, supporting graduate students from all backgrounds and ensuring they receive the best education possible is vital. Due to this, academic...

Innovative Digital Practices and Globalization in Higher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

We are moving toward a future in which digital practices are becoming more ubiquitous. Also, there is evidence to suggest that innovative digital practices are chang...

Handbook of Research on Implications of Sustainable Development in Higher Education

Eleni Meletiadou (London Metropolitan University, UK)

Research in the field of education for sustainable development (ESD) is of growing concern to meet the needs of the diverse student populations in various higher edu...

Handbook of Research on Revisioning and Reconstructing Higher Education After Global Crises

Shalin Hai-Jew (Kansas State University, USA)

Global challenges, in a chaotic context, are ever in play, emerging and receding in time. At the present moment, the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have...

Elevating Intentional Education Practice in Graduate Programs

Abeni El-Amin (Fort Hays State University, USA & Shenyang Normal University, China)

Educational leaders must institutionalize, implement, execute, and review initiatives to ensure graduate programs exceed performance metrics of educator quality, edu...

Handbook of Research on Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education

Gareth Richard Morris (Perse School Suzhou, China), Li Li (Exeter University, UK)

Higher education has embraced a period of increasingly rapid development due to the speed of technological advances, increased global competition, an ever more astut...

Research, Practice, and Innovations in Teacher Education During a Virtual Age

Aaron Samuel Zimmerman (Texas Tech University, USA)

Decades of research have shown that early-career teachers face a number of challenges and hold an increasingly wide set of responsibilities. Teacher educators, there...

Collaborative Models and Frameworks for Inclusive Educator Preparation Programs

Beverly Sande (Prairie View A&M University, USA), Charles William Kemp (Shawnee State University, USA)

The intricacies of providing quality education for school-age children can best be realized through collaboration between practitioners. This same ideology has infil...

Instilling Diversity and Social Inclusion Practices in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development

Olga María Alegre de la Rosa (University of La Laguna, Spain), Luis Miguel Villar Angulo (University of Seville, Spain)

There has recently been a societal push to better achieve equity for all, with many bringing to light the bias, racism, and discrimination that many factions face on...

Rethinking Perception and Centering the Voices of Unique Individuals: Reframing Autism Inclusion in Praxis

Jessica Block Nerren (California State University, San Bernardino, USA)

Ensuring classrooms are inclusive to all students, particularly those with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, is crucial in today’s educational landscape...

New Perspectives on Using Accreditation to Improve Higher Education

Eglantina Hysa (Epoka University, Albania), Russell Foote (Caribbean College of the Bible International, Trinidad and Tobago)

Recently, the priorities of higher education have adjusted; where before the focus was primarily on the financial side of education, institutions now consider people...

Experiences and Research on Enhanced Professional Development Through Faculty Learning Communities

Rebecca J. Blankenship (Florida A&M University, USA), Cheree Y. Wiltsher (Florida A&M University, USA), Brandon A. Moton (Florida A&M University, USA)

Faculty learning communities are a fairly new ideology that is gaining traction among educators and institutions. These communities have numerous benefits on profess...

Women in Higher Education and the Journey to Mid-Career: Challenges and Opportunities

Heidi L. Schnackenberg (SUNY Plattsburgh, USA)

Individuals in mid-career positions in higher education typically feel that they are faced with fewer engagement endeavors and new initiatives with which they can pa...

Development of Employability Skills Through Pragmatic Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Bidyadhar Subudhi (Indian Institute of Technology, Goa, India), G.R. Sinha (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, India)

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the teaching-learning experience dramatically, creating an opportunity for new online and blended learning techniques and tools. Th...

The Evolving College Presidency: Emerging Trends, Issues, and Challenges

Quincy Martin III (Governors State University, USA), Matthew A. Cooney (Governors State University, USA)

Incoming college presidents are entering the job at a time when the role is increasingly challenging as they are asked to do more, decide and act faster, create and...

New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, and DIY

Aaron M. Brower (University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, USA & University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA), Ryan J. Specht-Boardman (University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, USA)

Students already “DIY” and build an unbundled education and training path for themselves, demonstrating a clever and productive approach to lifelong learning. Despit...

Contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 21st Century

Anisah Bagasra (Kennesaw State University, USA), Alison Mc Letchie (South Carolina State University, USA), Jonathan Wesley (Independent Researcher, USA)

Despite the declaration that we are living in a “post-racial America,” multiple recent events in which Black lives were prematurely ended have sparked a racial recko...

Handbook of Research on Opening Pathways for Marginalized Individuals in Higher Education

Stephanie P. Huffman (Missouri State University, USA), Denise D. Cunningham (Missouri State University, USA), Marjorie Shavers (Missouri State University, USA), Reesha Adamson (Missouri State University, USA)

In recent years, gaps in college opportunities have contributed to diminished social mobility and are influenced by disparities in collegiate experiences. An integra...

Handbook of Research on the Educator Continuum and Development of Teachers

Bryan S. Zugelder (James Madison University, USA), Mark L'Esperance (James Madison University, USA)

In light of recent sociological events and the COVID-19 pandemic, education has undergone an incredible change in both policy and delivery. As a result, many educato...

Handbook of Research on Practices for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

Eleni Meletiadou (London Metropolitan University, UK)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the forefront of current discussion, as these issues have become an international concern for politicians, government agenc...

Self-Care and Stress Management for Academic Well-Being

Karis L. Clarke (Touro University California, USA)

Self-care is a topic that is often challenging in education. Educators are required to learn to teach, advise, and cope with organizational change as well as encoura...

Preparing Agriculture and Agriscience Educators for the Classroom

Andrew C. Thoron (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, USA), R. Kirby Barrick (University of Florida, USA (retired))

The preparation of school-based agriculture teachers has been a part of public education for over 100 years. However, there is a lack of texts available that address...

Teaching Innovation in University Education: Case Studies and Main Practices

Jose Ramon Saura (Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain)

In the last decade, the development of new technologies has made innovation a fundamental pillar of education. Teaching innovation includes the evolution of both tea...

Technology Training for Educators From Past to Present

Chitra Krishnan (Amity University, Noida, India), Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy (University of Technology and Applied Science, Oman), Gurinder Singh (Amity University, Noida, India)

In the past decade, rapid digitalization has changed many elements of society, and education is no exception. The tradition of teacher-centered education has been lo...

Handbook of Research on Active Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Active learning occurs when a learning task can be related in a non-arbitrary manner to what the learner already knows and when there is a personal recognition of th...

Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional Undergraduate Students

Stephanie Babb (University of Houston-Downtown, USA)

Nontraditional students are a rapidly growing population in universities and educational institutions. These students require specialized solutions and consideration...

Strategy, Policy, Practice, and Governance for AI in Higher Education Institutions

Fernando Almaraz-Menéndez (University of Salamanca, Spain), Alexander Maz-Machado (University of Córdoba, Spain), Carmen López-Esteban (University of Salamanca, Spain), Cristina Almaraz-López (ArcelorMittal Global R&D, Spain)

The digital transformation of higher education institutions has accelerated in the last decade due to the confluent development of digital technologies. Understandin...

Dispositional Development and Assessment in Teacher Preparation Programs

Sara Clemm von Hohenberg (Concordia University Ann Arbor, USA)

Little research exists on teacher dispositions, yet accrediting bodies such as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) require dispositional...

Black Women Navigating Historically White Higher Education Institutions and the Journey Toward Liberation

Stephanie R. Logan (Springfield College, USA), Tyra L. Good (Elms College, USA)

Black women in higher education continue to experience colder institutional climates that devalue their presence. They are relied on to mentor students and expected...

Handbook of Research on Teacher Practices for Diverse Writing Instruction

Tracey S. Hodges (The University of Alabama, USA)

The art and practice of writing is complex and multidimensional; students often apply unique writing styles. As such, educators must apply focused teaching methods t...

Leadership Wellness and Mental Health Concerns in Higher Education

Cynthia J. Alexander (Acadia University, Canada), Amy Tureen (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA)

Wellbeing is foundational to citizens’ individual and collective ability to acknowledge, address, and alleviate ongoing struggles, shared risks, and the unprecedente...

Voicing Diverse Teaching Experiences, Approaches, and Perspectives in Higher Education

Wilfredo Alvarez (Utica University, USA), Patrick S. De Walt (California State University, Fresno, USA)

The U.S. higher education system is changing demographically. With these complex changes also comes a greater diversity of people entering spaces that they could not...

Preparing Globally Competent Professionals and Leaders for Innovation and Sustainability

Linyuan Guo-Brennan (University of Prince Edward Island, Canada), Michael J. Guo-Brennan (Troy University, USA)

The personal and organizational struggles and accomplishments revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic highlight that innovation is the defining trait of individuals and or...

Teacher Reflections on Transitioning From K-12 to Higher Education Classrooms

Amy D. Broemmel (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA), Nora Vines (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA)

Education is a field in which reflective practice is imperative for teacher and student success and for maintaining the desire to remain in the profession. During ti...

Achieving Equity in Higher Education Using Empathy as a Guiding Principle

Catherine Ward (California State University, Fullerton, USA)

The assertion that empathy is an essential characteristic of equity work in higher education demands educators operate from a place of justice, fairness, and inclusi...

Promoting Entrepreneurship to Reduce Graduate Unemployment

Isaac Wasswa Katono (Uganda Christian University, Uganda)

Based on recognition, evaluation, and exploitation of opportunities, entrepreneurship is a process that stimulates economic growth, provides us with new products and...

Handbook of Research on Improving Engineering Education With the European Project Semester

Benedita Malheiro (Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal), Pedro Fuentes-Durá (Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)

Engineering education aims to prepare engineering undergraduates for their future professional journey where they will be called on to solve challenges affecting ind...

Handbook of Research on Multilingual and Multicultural Perspectives on Higher Education and Implications for Teaching

Sviatlana Karpava (University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

Multilingualism, multiculturalism, and internationalization in higher education is a contemporary reality worldwide. Because of the importance of multilingualism in...

New Considerations and Best Practices for Training Special Education Teachers

Jeremy Bell (University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA)

The topic of special education is rich in knowledge and pedagogy that covers multiple disciplines within the school environment. Many special educators complete grad...

Digital Distractions in the College Classroom

Abraham Edward Flanigan (Georgia Southern University, USA), Jackie HeeYoung Kim (Georgia Southern University, USA)

Student misuse of mobile technology for off-task purposes has become an international phenomenon in college classrooms. When a student’s self-regulation of learning...

Global Perspectives on Teacher Performance Improvement

Osama Al-Mahdi (Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain), Ted Purinton (Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain)

In-service teacher professional development is central to most empirical conceptions of educational quality. As the techniques and strategies for educational reform...

Driving Innovation With For-Profit Adult Higher Education Online Institutions

David Stein (The Ohio State University, USA), Hilda R. Glazer (Capella University, USA), Constance Wanstreet (Franklin University, USA)

The emergence of remote and for-profit universities has provided increased opportunities for adult learners to obtain higher education degrees in a technologically-d...

Implementing a Virtual Coaching Model for Teacher Professional Development

Suzanne Myers (University of Kansas, USA), Amber Rowland (University of Kansas, USA), Martha D. Elford (University of Kansas, USA)

Over the last two decades, the use of instructional coaching has surged in PreK-12 education settings as one way to support the implementation of instructional best...

Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field

Maria Peterson-Ahmad (Texas Woman's University, USA), Vicki L. Luther (Mercer University, USA)

Teacher retention is an area of great concern across the globe as it appears many teachers leave the field after only a few years, especially those serving low-incom...

Self-Directed Learning and the Academic Evolution From Pedagogy to Andragogy

Patrick Hughes (Texas Tech University, USA), Jillian Yarbrough (West Texas A&M University, USA)

Self-directed learning is a concept that has been in circulation for centuries, though the topic experiences lulls and surges as contemporary theories identify advan...

Strategies for the Creation and Maintenance of Entrepreneurial Universities

Colette Henry (Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland), Bárbara Filipa Casqueira Coelho Gabriel (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Klaus Sailer (Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Ester Bernadó-Mansilla (TecnoCampus, Spain), Katja Lahikainen (LUT University, Finland)

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) around the world are being pressured to become more entrepreneurial. However, the concept of an entrepreneurial university has r...

Handbook of Research on Reconceptualizing Preservice Teacher Preparation in Literacy Education

Juan J. Araujo (Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA), Dawn L. Araujo (Independent Researcher, USA)

As it stands, there is currently a void in education literature in how to best prepare preservice teachers to meet the needs of individualized learners across multip...

Training Engineering Students for Modern Technological Advancement

Anabela Carvalho Alves (University of Minho, Portugal), Natascha van Hattum-Janssen (Saxion University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands)

Engineering education leads the preparation of the next generation of engineers. This is a difficult task as engineering practices rapidly evolve, pressured by the t...

Learning and Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education in Oceania

Perry Jason Camacho Pangelinan (University of Guam, Guam), Troy McVey (University of Guam, Guam)

The mission of higher education in the 21st century must address the reconciliation of student learning and experiences through the lens of indigenous education and...

Innovations in the Design and Application of Alternative Digital Credentials

Daniel Piedra (McMaster University, Canada)

The world of academic credentials is going through a rapid change that has seen the emergence of alternate digital credentials. Among these are micro-certificates, d...

Global Trends, Dynamics, and Imperatives for Strategic Development in Business Education in an Age of Disruption

Anatoly Zhuplev (Loyola Marymount University, USA), Robert Koepp (Loyola Marymount University, USA)

Over the past two centuries, the world’s socio-economic progression has gone through profound paradigm changes unfolding along four major development stages. Higher...

Advising Preservice Teachers Through Narratives From Students With Disabilities

Kimberly Dianne Cassidy (Shawnee State University, USA), Beverly Sande (Prairie View A&M University, USA)

The lives of students with disabilities need to be told in ways that inform preservice teachers about the work involved to legally and morally meet the needs of thes...

Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design

Sunil Ramlall (Concordia University Wisconsin, USA), Ted Cross (Western Governors University, USA), Michelle Love (Western Governors University, USA)

Higher education has changed significantly over time. In particular, traditional face-to-face degrees are being revamped in a bid to ensure they stay relevant in the...

Handbook of Research on Credential Innovations for Inclusive Pathways to Professions

Yi Huang (Coppin State University, USA)

With increasingly interconnected educational and employment ecosystems, credential innovations are trailblazing multiple pathways to professions at a pivotal moment...

Global Perspectives on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education Institutions

Hesham Magd (Modern College of Business and Science, Oman), Siraj Kariyilaparambu Kunjumuhammed (Modern College of Business and Science, Oman)

Quality accreditation in higher education institutions (HEIs) is currently a buzzword. The need to maintain high-quality education standards is a critical requiremen...

The Proper Role of Higher Education in a Democratic Society

Vincent Bowhay (Independence Community College, USA)

American higher education has served to prepare students to be active participants in a democratic society. During a time of great civil upheaval following the tumul...

Applying Design Thinking to the Measurement of Experiential Learning

Adam Peck (Illinois State University, USA), Danielle DeSawal (Indiana University, USA)

In the field of student affairs, many are rethinking the value of a wide variety of traditional aspects associated with the student experience. Recent commentary has...

Handbook of Research on Leading Higher Education Transformation With Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion

Clint-Michael Reneau (California State University, Fullerton, USA), Mary Ann Villarreal (University of Utah, USA)

With the resurgence of race-related incidents nationally and on college campuses in recent years, acts of overt racism, hate crimes, controversies over free speech,...

Trends and Developments for the Future of Language Education in Higher Education

Catherine Hua Xiang (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

Language education tends to require more face-to-face interaction and longer hours of both teaching and learning. The challenges of ensuring the future and developme...

Handbook of Research on Developing Students’ Scholarly Dispositions in Higher Education

Aaron Samuel Zimmerman (Texas Tech University, USA)

Scholarly dispositions represent the practices and habits of mind that support consistent success in teaching, learning, and knowledge creation. To be successful in...

Coaching Applications and Effectiveness in Higher Education

Ziad Hunaiti (Knowledge Well Limited, UK)

Coaching has become such a ubiquitous concept that it can connote any professional practice for empowering people and unlocking their potential to make the most of t...

Partnership Motives and Ethics in Corporate Investment in Higher Education

Morgan R. Clevenger (Hiram College, USA), Cynthia J. MacGregor (Missouri State University, USA), Paul Sturm (Kent State University, USA)

The roles that corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business support of democracy play in American higher education are infrequently discussed, though very impo...

Handbook of Research on the Changing Role of College and University Leadership

Michael T. Miller (University of Arkansas, USA), G. David Gearhart (University of Arkansas, USA)

Higher education has changed significantly over the past 50 years, and the individuals who provide leadership for these institutions has similarly changed. The pathw...

Supporting Early Career Teachers With Research-Based Practices

Laurie Wellner (Colorado State University Global, USA), Kathleen Pierce-Friedman (University of Arizona Global Campus, USA)

Teachers in their first few years of their teaching career require high quality, structured support to begin the journey towards becoming experts. Establishing resea...

Ensuring Adult and Non-Traditional Learners’ Success With Technology, Design, and Structure

Charity L. B. Jennings (Center for Allied Health Education, USA & University of Phoenix, USA)

With the increasing share of adult and non-traditional students in the higher education student body, higher education faculty and administrators must ensure that th...

Navigating Post-Doctoral Career Placement, Research, and Professionalism

Noran L. Moffett (Fayetteville State University, USA)

Upon completion of a doctoral degree, how does the newly-minted doctoral completer move forward with their career? Without a plan, or even a mentor as a guide, the p...

Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Dimitra J. Smith (Texas A&M University at Commerce, USA), Rhonda Lewis (Collin College, USA), Leslie Singleton (Texas A&M College of Medicine, USA)

Community colleges are essential in preparing the 21st century workforce. Research has indicated that there is a shortage of individuals prepared for skilled workfor...

Improving Scientific Communication for Lifelong Learners

Gulsun Kurubacak-Meric (Anadolu University, Turkey), Serap Sisman-Ugur (Anadolu University, Turkey)

Scientific communication (Sci-Com) is a part of information science and the sociology of science that studies researchers' use of formal and informal information...

Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility Through Open Education and Prior Learning

Carolyn N. Stevenson (Purdue University Global, USA)

Institutions of higher learning are providing access to free and low-cost open resources to support students with prior college-level learning during every step of t...

University-Industry Collaboration Strategies in the Digital Era

Durmuş Günay (Maltepe University, Turkey), Tuncer Asunakutlu (Izmir Bakircay University, Turkey), Orkun Yildiz (Izmir Democracy University, Turkey)

Competitive strategies and higher education-industry collaboration policies are playing a vital role in fostering the reputation and international rankings of higher...

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Changemakers Through Digital Media Education

Leslie Simone Byrd (Alabama State University, USA)

The role of the journalist has been significantly altered and is far beyond that of being just a “reporter” of news in modern times. Social entrepreneurship is roote...

Overcoming Fieldwork Challenges in Social Science and Higher Education Research

Abir El Shaban (Innovate Your Classroom (IC) Consulting, Canada)

Conducting social science and education research studies that require involvement in fieldwork is not an easy task. Many graduate students and novice researchers fac...

New Models for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Moses Makgato (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa), George Afeti (Skills Initiative for Africa, Ghana)

Technical and vocational education and training at technical schools are major contributing factors in combating poverty, unemployment, and inequality. The primary p...

Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships

Pradeep Nair (Taylor's University, Malaysia), Michael James Keppell (Taylor's University, Malaysia), Chee Leong Lim (Taylor's University, Malaysia), TamilSalvi Mari (Taylor's University, Malaysia), Nurhanim Hassan (Taylor's University, Malaysia)

Empowering learners for life requires a fundamental shift in higher education curriculum design. New priorities, pedagogies, technologies, spaces, and assessment str...

Facilitating Adult and Organizational Learning Through Andragogy: A History, Philosophy, and Major Themes

John Arthur Henschke (Lindenwood University, USA)

Andragogy may be defined as a scientific discipline for study of the research, theory, processes, technology, practice, and anything else of value and benefit includ...

Higher Education Challenges in South-East Asia

Christian Kahl (Beijing Jiaotong University, China)

Over the last decade, many local students have preferred to study overseas. This has caused governments to announce the creation of programs and developments in the...

The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education

Ingrid Ruffin (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA), Charissa Powell (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA)

The many and varied challenges facing higher education include a culture of publish or perish, increased course loads without more pay or benefits, increased pressur...

Introducing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for Creativity and Innovation in Chinese Universities: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Chunfang Zhou (Aalborg University, Denmark)

Chinese universities are striving to integrate new educational elements such as student-centered learning, group learning, active learning, and learning by doing int...

Cases on Engineering Management Education in Practice

Despo Ktoridou (University of Nicosia, Cyprus)

The continuously growing list of technological, economic, and social challenges in today’s world has made it imperative for higher educational institutions to equip...

Handbook of Research on Inclusive Development for Remote Adjunct Faculty in Higher Education

Amber Dailey-Hebert (Park University, USA), B. Jean Mandernach (Grand Canyon University, USA), Emily Donnelli-Sallee (Park University, USA)

As the number of adjunct faculty teaching online courses remotely for their institutions continues to increase, so do the unique challenges they face, including issu...

Reshaping Graduate Education Through Innovation and Experiential Learning

Toby S. Jenkins (University of South Carolina, USA)

Discussions on the importance and impact of pedagogical practice on students as whole persons are often concentrated on the P-12 or undergraduate learning experience...

Interdisciplinary Approaches Toward Enhancing Teacher Education

M. Dolores Ramírez-Verdugo (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain), Bahar Otcu-Grillman (Mercy College, USA)

Regardless of the discipline or country, creating quality education is multifaceted. At the center of any schooling practice are the educators, their schools, and th...

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education

Vander Tavares (York University, Canada)

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 Cana...

People-Centered Approaches Toward the Internationalization of Higher Education

Gabrielle Malfatti (University of Missouri, USA)

Traditionally, internationalization efforts in higher education have been rooted in (neo)liberal transactional models that restrict or compromise the space for meani...

Advancing Innovation and Sustainable Outcomes in International Graduate Education

Mohan Raj Gurubatham (HELP University, Malaysia), Geoffrey Alan Williams (HELP University, Malaysia)

The allocation of resources in international universities to adopt and institutionalize solutions must be prioritized above obsolete or wasteful practices. Changing...

Current and Prospective Applications of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

Dong Hwa Choi (Park University, USA), Amber Dailey-Hebert (Park University, USA), Judi Simmons Estes (Park University, USA)

For the last decade, virtual reality has been utilized in diverse fields such as entertainment, medicine, and industry. Recently, virtual reality has been applied in...

Using Narratives and Storytelling to Promote Cultural Diversity on College Campuses

T. Scott Bledsoe (Azusa Pacific University, USA), Kimberly A. Setterlund (Azusa Pacific University, USA)

Stories offer opportunities for listeners to merge the storyteller’s experiences with their own, resulting in connections that can turn into life-changing experience...

Optimizing Higher Education Learning Through Activities and Assessments

Yukiko Inoue-Smith (University of Guam, Guam), Troy McVey (University of Guam, Guam)

The mission of higher education in the 21st century must focus on optimizing learning for all students. In a shift from prioritizing effective teaching to active lea...

Integrating Social Justice Education in Teacher Preparation Programs

Courtney K. Clausen (Utah State University, USA), Stephanie R. Logan (Springfield College, USA)

Due to the increasingly diverse populations found in Pre-K-12 education, it is imperative that teacher educators prepare preservice teachers to meet the shifting nee...

Antiracist Professional Development for In-Service Teachers: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Jenice L. View (George Mason University, USA), Elizabeth K. DeMulder (George Mason University, USA), Stacia M. Stribling (George Mason University, USA), Laura L. Dallman (George Mason University, USA)

The “ideal” 21st century public school teacher has a keen understanding of the racialized history of education and has already taken a critical stance regarding that...

Higher Education Response to Exponential Societal Shifts

Jerrid P. Freeman (Northeastern State University, USA), Cari L. Keller (Northeastern State University, USA), Renee L. Cambiano (Northeastern State University, USA)

Based on a structure developed centuries ago, higher education systems are being challenged to alter their landscape and culture. With a rapidly changing knowledge b...

Handbook of Research on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

There is growing pressure on teachers and faculty to understand and adopt best practices to work with diverse races, cultures, and languages in modern classrooms. Es...

Accessibility and Diversity in the 21st Century University

Gary A. Berg (California State University Channel Islands (Retired), USA), Linda Venis (UCLA (Retired), USA)

In higher education institutions across the world, rapid changes are occurring as the socio-economic composition of these universities is shifting. The participation...

Higher Education Accessibility Behind and Beyond Prison Walls

Dani V. McMay (State University of New York at Fredonia, USA), Rebekah D. Kimble (Via Evaluation, USA)

Numerous studies indicate that completing a college degree reduces an individual’s likelihood of recidivating. However, there is little research available to inform...

Practice-Based Professional Development in Education

Crystal Loose (West Chester University, USA)

Teachers, as life-long learners, engage in professional development to deepen their understanding of content and instructional methods. Teacher professional developm...

Handbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

Viktor Wang (Liberty University, USA)

Higher education institutions are, more so than other organizations, deeply complex, and they present a unique challenge to their leaders and administrators. The uni...

Handbook of Research on Enhancing Innovation in Higher Education Institutions

Verica Babić (University of Kragujevac, Serbia), Zlatko Nedelko (University of Maribor, Slovenia)

Innovation in higher education is a process of institutional adaptation to changes in the environment that enables higher education institutions to improve their exi...

Enhancing Learning Design for Innovative Teaching in Higher Education

Sophia Palahicky (Royal Roads University, Canada)

The higher education landscape is embracing the call to be innovative, yet scholars have not clearly defined what it means to innovate. Innovation is not limited to...

Engineering Education Trends in the Digital Era

Şeyda SerdarAsan (Istanbul Technical University, Turkey), Erkan Işıklı (Istanbul Technical University, Turkey)

As the most influential activity for social and economic development of individuals and societies, education is a powerful means of shaping the future. The emergence...

Teacher Training for English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education

Maria del Mar Sánchez-Pérez (University of Almeria, Spain)

English-medium instruction (EMI) has become a pervasive teaching model in recent higher education. The implementation of EMI programs requires changes in university...

Preparing Students for Community-Engaged Scholarship in Higher Education

Aaron Samuel Zimmerman (Texas Tech University, USA)

Community-engaged scholarship is an equitable and democratic approach to scholarship that seeks to identify and solve community-based problems. Community-engaged sch...

Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education

Mabel C.P.O. Okojie (Mississippi State University, USA), Tinukwa C. Boulder (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

In today’s globalized world, professional fields are continually transforming to keep pace with advancing methods of practice. The theory of adult learning, specific...

Management Training Programs in Higher Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Edgar Oliver Cardoso Espinosa (Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico)

Under the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is important that organizations recruit and retain managers with skills that allow them to focus on meeting strategic obje...

Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Strategies in Global Higher Education

Elena Aurel Railean (American University of Moldova, Moldova)

Teachers assist students in order to gain data and to determine whether the instructional objectives have been met. Usually, the assessment process takes place as pa...

Teaching and Learning Perspectives on Doctoral Programs in Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities

P. Mark Taylor (Carson-Newman University, USA)

Doctoral programs are an important feature of academia. They foster professional development among future researchers and academicians. Ensuring the quality of these...

Teaching Academic Writing as a Discipline-Specific Skill in Higher Education

El-Sadig Y. Ezza (University of Khartoum, Sudan), Touria Drid (Kasdi Merbah University, Algeria)

It is now held that writing influences and is influenced by the discipline where it occurs. The representations that writers employ to produce and comprehend texts a...

Examining Social Change and Social Responsibility in Higher Education

Sherri L. Niblett Johnson (Delaware Technical Community College, USA)

Higher education has seen an increase in attention to social change and social responsibility. Providing best practices in these areas will help professionals to cre...

Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Innovation in Higher Education

Lazarus Ndiku Makewa (Center for Research Implications and Practice, Kenya)

Education badly needs effective innovations that can help produce high-quality learning outcomes across the system. The primary focus of educational innovations shou...

Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education

Donna M. Velliaris (Independent Researcher, Australia)

Registering for courses, securing financial aid, developing strong study skills, and mastering difficult course material are just a few of the wide variety of obstac...

Handbook of Research on Operational Quality Assurance in Higher Education for Life-Long Learning

Walter Nuninger (Université de Lille, France), Jean-Marie Châtelet (Université de Lille, France)

Previously, key levers of higher education have seemed to be the learning organization, work-integrated learning for life-long learning, and learner-centered pedagog...

Handbook of Research on Online Pedagogical Models for Mathematics Teacher Education

Patrick Wachira (Cleveland State University, USA), Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Online learning has become an important vehicle for teacher and student learning. When well designed, online environments can be very powerful in a way that is consi...

Academic Mobility Programs and Engagement: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Donna M Velliaris (Independent Researcher, Singapore)

Students in a range of academic disciplines can take part in a growing number of international placements available to them. Given the sharp increase in the number o...

A Conceptual Framework for SMART Applications in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities

James Orion Connelly (University of Phoenix, USA), Paula Miller (University of Phoenix, USA)

With the rapid availability of information, it becomes essential to keep pace with this availability as well as process the information into knowledge that has real-...

Effective Practices in Online Teacher Preparation for Literacy Educators

Rachel Karchmer-Klein (University of Delaware, USA), Kristine E. Pytash (Kent State University, USA)

Online education has become a prevalent means of program and course delivery, especially within teacher education programs. However, the lack of preparation in onlin...

Confronting Academic Mobbing in Higher Education: Personal Accounts and Administrative Action

Caroline M. Crawford (University of Houston-Clear Lake, USA)

Academic mobbing, a bullying behavior that targets a specific faculty member, is growing in higher education. It is a dangerous phenomenon that often attacks compete...

Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Lucretia Octavia Tripp (Auburn University, USA), Rhonda M. Collier (Tuskegee University, USA)

As diversity continues to increase in classrooms, teachers need to be culturally aware and sensitive in order to ensure student success. It is important to understan...

Examining the Role of Entrepreneurial Universities in Regional Development

Ana Dias Daniel (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Aurora A.C. Teixeira (Universidade do Porto, Portugal), Miguel Torres Preto (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal)

Universities are becoming more entrepreneurial, and for local communities and companies, this has increased their economic standings tenfold. However, the competitiv...

IT Issues in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Lazarus Ndiku Makewa (Center for Research Implications and Practice, Kenya), Baraka Manjale Ngussa (University of Arusha, Tanzania)

Effective use of technology in areas that include admissions, record keeping, billing, compliance, athletic administration, and more hold untold potential to transfo...

Effects of Engagement and Resources on Learning Outcomes in Vocational Colleges: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Joseph Muthiani Malechwanzi (Pwani University, Kenya)

A main staple of today’s world that has played a key role in the development of society is education and institutions of higher learning. An ongoing concern, however...

Emerging Perspectives on Community Schools and the Engaged University

Robert F. Kronick (University of Tennessee, USA)

University involvement within their communities and the promotion of engaged scholarship is essential for the success of the learning institution as well as for prov...

Quality Management Principles and Policies in Higher Education

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, India), Michael Sony (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)

One of the key elements in determining the socio-economic significance of education is quality. Quality management plays an integral role in higher education by ensu...

Redefining Post-Traditional Learning: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Lorie Cook-Benjamin (Doane University, USA), Jared Cook (Doane University, USA)

Post-traditional students are rapidly becoming the majority of the higher education student population. This changing demographic within the higher education landsca...

Creating a Framework for Dissertation Preparation: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Noran L. Moffett (Fayetteville State University, USA)

The dissertation processes across various disciplines are considered complicated, tedious, and confusing. The professional community of scholars have contributed mon...

Quality Management Implementation in Higher Education: Practices, Models, and Case Studies

Michael Sony (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia), Kochu Therisa Karingada (Dhempe College of Arts and Science, India), Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, India)

Although initially utilized in business and industrial environments, quality management systems can be adapted into higher education to assess and improve an institu...

Technology-Enhanced Formative Assessment Practices in Higher Education

Christopher Ewart Dann (University of Southern Queensland, Australia), Shirley O'Neill (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)

Considering the permeation of various mobile and internet technologies into daily life, their extension into the context of learning and work is unsurprising. With a...

Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Best Practices in Teacher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Educators and those who prepare teachers are facing increased scrutiny on their practice that include pressures to demonstrate their effectiveness, meet the needs of...

Case Study Methodology in Higher Education

Annette Baron (William Paterson University, USA), Kelly McNeal (School of Education, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, USA)

In higher education, case studies can be utilized to have students put themselves into problems faced by a protagonist and, by doing so, address academic or career-r...

Engaging Teacher Candidates and Language Learners With Authentic Practice

Chesla Ann Lenkaitis (Binghamton University, USA), Shannon M. Hilliker (Binghamton University, USA)

Teacher candidates need authentic practice with language learners so that they can test and hone their skills based on the concepts learned in their teacher educatio...

The Formation of Intellectual Capital and Its Ability to Transform Higher Education Institutions and the Knowledge Society

Edgar Oliver Cardoso Espinosa (Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico)

The knowledge society arises from the combination of four interdependent elements: the production of knowledge through research, its transmission through education,...

Workforce Education at Oil and Gas Companies in the Permian Basin: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Julie Neal (Dearing Sales, USA), Brittany Lee Neal (Axip Energy Services, USA)

Oil and gas companies are continually upgrading drilling and production facilities in response to safety, regulatory, and technology advances, causing the amount of...

Handbook of Research on Educator Preparation and Professional Learning

Drew Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Christie Martin (University of South Carolina at Columbia, USA), Kenan Dikilitaş (Bahçeşehir University, Turkey)

The current climate in education environments necessitates the collaboration on and sharing of research done by teacher educators and professional developers. In an...

Competency-Based and Social-Situational Approaches for Facilitating Learning in Higher Education

Gabriele I.E. Strohschen (DePaul University, USA), Kim Lewis (DePaul University, USA)

As the paradigm of education in academia continues to shift towards more diversity and inclusion, educators need to consider incorporating a “both-and” mindset when...

Preparing the Higher Education Space for Gen Z

Heidi Lee Schnackenberg (State University of New York at Plattsburgh, USA), Christine Johnson (University of Western Kentucky, USA)

Generation Z views participatory technological interfaces as an integral part of their lives. Every experience in which they engage, particularly schooling, is viewe...

Autoethnography and Heuristic Inquiry for Doctoral-Level Researchers: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Robin Throne (Northcentral University, USA)

Many resources exist to help new doctoral investigators to understand and engage with the tenets and philosophies that underpin doctoral-level research to allow for...

Global Perspectives on Fostering Problem-Based Learning in Chinese Universities

Zhiliang Zhu (Northeastern University, China), Chunfang Zhou (Aalborg University, Denmark)

Future generations are being faced with the potential challenge of having to solve professional problems in a hybrid world in which there is no clear boundary betwee...

Prevention and Detection of Academic Misconduct in Higher Education

Donna M. Velliaris (Independent Researcher, Singapore)

Cheating in educational institutions and society not only threatens the overall quality of the education, as well as its dissemination of knowledge, but it also affe...

Educational Technology and Resources for Synchronous Learning in Higher Education

Jiyoon Yoon (The University of Texas at Arlington, USA), Peggy Semingson (The University of Texas at Arlington, USA)

As more classes move to online instruction, there is a need for research that shows the effectiveness of synchronous learning. Educators must guide students on how t...

Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking and Teacher Education Pedagogy

Sandra P.A. Robinson (The University of the West Indies – Cave Hill Campus, Barbados), Verna Knight (The University of the West Indies – Cave Hill Campus, Barbados)

Critical thinking is an essential skill for learners and teachers alike. Therefore, it is essential that educators be given practical strategies for improving their...

Self-Directed Learning Strategies in Adult Educational Contexts

Francesco G. Giuseffi (Lindenwood University, USA)

Today’s global educational environment includes the emergence of adult learners participating in formal and informal educational encounters for the purposes of profe...

Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Kenneth Kungu (Clayton State University, USA)

Online learning has been touted as one way of reducing the cost of higher education while simultaneously addressing the increasing demand for educational opportunity...

Redesigning Higher Education Initiatives for Industry 4.0

Arumugam Raman (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia), Mohan Rathakrishnan (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is introducing automation technology into all major disciplines, including business, engineering, and education. Higher education in...

Advanced Web Applications and Progressing E-Learning 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education

Jean-Éric Pelet (ESCE International Business School, France)

With the relevant use of internet technologies such as Web 2.0 tools, e-learning can be a way to teach students anywhere at any time. Quality internet connection and...

Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

The global digital economy continues to demand the need for educated and highly trained professionals, requiring higher learning institutions to provide accessible t...

Higher Education and the Evolution of Management, Applied Sciences, and Engineering Curricula

Carolina F. Machado (University of Minho, Portugal), J. Paulo Davim (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

In an increasingly complex, competitive, and global world, organizations require highly skilled professionals who have the capacity to proactively answer challenges....

Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking Strategies in Pre-Service Learning Environments

Gina J. Mariano (Troy University, USA), Fred J. Figliano (Troy University, USA)

Learning strategies for critical thinking are a vital part of today’s curriculum as students have few additional opportunities to learn these skills outside of schoo...

Fostering Multiple Levels of Engagement in Higher Education Environments

Kelley Walters (Northcentral University, USA), Patricia Henry (Northcentral University, USA)

Because of the continued growth of online instruction, there is now a need to better understand every demographic of students in higher education. Achieving successf...

Study Abroad Opportunities for Community College Students and Strategies for Global Learning

Gregory F. Malveaux (Montgomery College, USA), Rosalind Latiner Raby (California State University Northridge, USA)

Community colleges serve more students than any other institutional type in the United States, and internationalization is an inherent component of community college...

Identifying, Describing, and Developing Teachers Who Are Gifted and Talented

Meta L. Van Sickle (College of Charleston, USA), Julie D. Swanson (College of Charleston, USA), Judith A. Bazler (Monmouth University, USA), Kathryn L. Lubniewski (Monmouth University, USA)

Much of the research about teachers focuses on “those who can’t/don’t/aren’t good” in the classroom. However, teachers who are gifted and talented exist, but there h...

Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Higher Education Leadership

Heidi L. Schnackenberg (State University of New York at Plattsburgh, USA), Denise A. Simard (State University of New York at Plattsburgh, USA)

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books within the Education subject area in January 2019, providing tre...

Examining Student Retention and Engagement Strategies at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Samuel L. Hinton (Independent Researcher, USA), Antwon D Woods (Belhaven University, USA)

As higher educational learning enters a new age, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are seeking innovative ways to establish strategies to compete...

Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism

Michael T. Miller (University of Arkansas, USA), David V. Tolliver (University of Arkansas, USA)

Social demonstrations that take place on university campuses have profound effects on students as well as the environments in which those students live and learn. Th...

Optimizing Instructional Design Methods in Higher Education

Yianna Vovides (Georgetown University, USA), Linda Rafaela Lemus (Georgetown University, USA)

Higher learning has seen an increase in web-based distance education programs, which coincides with advancements made in educational technologies. As these programs...

Handbook of Research on Field-Based Teacher Education

Thomas E. Hodges (University of South Carolina, USA), Angela C. Baum (University of South Carolina, USA)

Teacher education is an evolving field with multiple pathways towards teacher certification. Due to an increasing emphasis on the benefits of field-based learning, t...

Student-Centered Virtual Learning Environments in Higher Education

Marius Boboc (Cleveland State University, USA), Selma Koç (Cleveland State University, USA)

Online and virtual education is continually integrated in university classrooms. While online learning provides a more cost-effective alternative for students, educa...

Policies and Initiatives for the Internationalization of Higher Education

Fatoş Silman (Cyprus International University, Cyprus), Fahriye Altinay Aksal (Near East University, Cyprus), Zehra Altinay Gazi (Near East University, Cyprus)

Today, globalization highlights the importance of cultural diversity within countries, communities, and institutions while providing a better understanding of indivi...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Contemporary Higher Education

Rhonda Jeffries (University of South Carolina, USA)

One of the most important issues academic organizations face is how the administration and faculty handle cultural and varied differences in higher education. High r...

Handbook of Research on Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Governance in Higher Education

Suja R. Nair (Educe Micro Research, India), José Manuel Saiz-Álvarez (Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador & Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Colombia & CEIEF-Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile)

Ethics, entrepreneurship, and governance are very essential and crucial for the sustainable development of institutions of higher education, especially in the face o...

Handbook of Research on E-Assessment in Higher Education

Ana Azevedo (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal), José Azevedo (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal)

E-assessments of students profoundly influence their motivation and play a key role in the educational process. Adapting assessment techniques to current technologic...

Navigating Micro-Aggressions Toward Women in Higher Education

Ursula Thomas (Georgia Perimeter College, USA)

Gender and diversity are crucial areas that require more attention in multiple academic settings. As more women progress into leadership positions in academia, it be...

Global Adaptations of Community College Infrastructure

Uttam Gaulee (Morgan State University, USA)

Community colleges in America have evolved a great deal from the establishment of the first community college in Chicago 117 years ago. The idea of American communit...

Handbook of Research on Engineering Education in a Global Context

Elena V. Smirnova (Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia), Robin P. Clark (University of Warwick, UK)

Engineering education methods and standards are important features of engineering programs that should be carefully designed both to provide students and stakeholder...

Examining the Teacher Induction Process in Contemporary Education Systems

Mustafa Öztürk (Hacettepe University, Turkey), Paul Robert Hoard (MidAmerica Nazarene University, USA)

Before today’s teachers are ready to instruct the intellectual leaders of tomorrow, they must first be trained themselves. Every teacher experiences an induction pro...

Handbook of Research on Blended Learning Pedagogies and Professional Development in Higher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Online and blended courses are becoming increasingly prevalent in higher education settings, and the pressures to incorporate these environments highlights the incre...

Handbook of Research on Promoting Higher-Order Skills and Global Competencies in Life and Work

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Robert Byamukama (Nkumba University, Uganda & Makerere University, Uganda)

Global awareness and competency has become an essential part of higher education and professional development. Expanding beyond the traditional ideas of learning and...

Handbook of Research on Media Literacy in Higher Education Environments

Jayne Cubbage (Bowie State University, USA)

Media is rapidly evolving, from social media to news channels, individuals are being bombarded with headlines, new technologies, and varying opinions. Teaching the n...

Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education

Siew Fun Tang (Curtin University, Malaysia), Chee Leong Lim (Taylor's University, Malaysia)

As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators to receive the support and training necessary to effectively instruct their stu...

Changing Urban Landscapes Through Public Higher Education

Anika Spratley Burtin (University of the District of Columbia, USA), Jeffery S. Fleming (University of the District of Columbia, USA), Pamela Hampton-Garland (University of the District of Columbia, USA)

Outreach and engagement initiatives are crucial in promoting community development. This can be achieved through a number of methods, including institutions of highe...

Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Multiculturalism in Higher Education

Barbara Blummer (Center for Computing Sciences, USA), Jeffrey M. Kenton (Towson University, USA), Michael Wiatrowski (Independent Researcher, USA)

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it provides the timeliest research on increasing cultural diversity and multiculturalism within institutions o...

Innovative Practices in Teacher Preparation and Graduate-Level Teacher Education Programs

Drew Polly (University of North Carolina - Charlotte, USA), Michael Putman (University of North Carolina - Charlotte, USA), Teresa M. Petty (University of North Carolina - Charlotte, USA), Amy J. Good (University of North Carolina - Charlotte, USA)

Educators play a significant role in the intellectual and social development of children and young adults. Thus, it is important for next-generation teachers to have...

Critical Assessment and Strategies for Increased Student Retention

Ruth Claire Black (Imperial College London, UK)

Student retention has become a difficult issue within higher education. As such, it is imperative to examine the causes, as well as provide educators with strategies...

Strategic Learning Ideologies in Prison Education Programs

Idowu Biao (University of Botswana, Botswana)

The discipline of adult education has been vastly discussed and optimized over the years. Despite this, certain niches in this area, such as correctional education,...

Advocacy in Academia and the Role of Teacher Preparation Programs

Ursula Thomas (Perimeter College, Georgia State University, USA)

Due to changes in funding and legislation, educating as a career has become unstable. It is imperative to establish a culture that values education in order to encou...

Fostering Reflective Teaching Practice in Pre-Service Education

Zineb Djoub (Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University of Mostaganem, Algeria)

As with any industry, the education sector often goes through frequent changes. It is every educator’s duty to keep up with these shifting requirements and alter the...

Fostering Positive Civic Engagement Among Millennials: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Darrell Hucks (Keene State College, USA), Tanya Sturtz (Keene State College, USA), Katherine Tirabassi (Keene State College, USA)

The millennial generation is quickly becoming more prominent in the political, economic, and social aspects of modern society. Studying new techniques which foster p...

Fostering Effective Student Communication in Online Graduate Courses

Abigail G. Scheg (Western Governors University, USA), Melanie Shaw (Northcentral University, USA)

Keeping students engaged and receptive to learning can, at times, be a challenge. However, by implementing new pedagogical methods and tools, instructors can strengt...

Violence Prevention and Safety Promotion in Higher Education Settings

Mihaela Badea (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania), Mihaela Suditu (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania)

Nonviolent environments are desirable in many areas of life, yet none are as essential as within our educational institutions. Providing a safe space for students ha...

Personalized Professional Learning for Educators: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Kristi Meeuwse (Drayton Hall Elementary School, USA), Diane Mason (Lamar University, USA)

Advances in students' educational experiences are regularly studied, documented, and improved upon. However, to provide the best foundation for students, profess...

Ideological Function of Deming Theory in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Thanos Kriemadis (University of Peloponnese, Greece), Ioanna Thomopoulou (University of Peloponnese, Greece), Anastasia Sioutou (University of Peloponnese, Greece)

Quality management initiatives have benefited organizations in the corporate world for several years. With this success, these methodologies are now being implemente...

Examining the Changing Role of Supervision in Doctoral Research Projects: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Annette Lerine Steenkamp (Lawrence Technological University, USA)

Academic research projects contribute to many advancements in modern life. Thus, the supervision of such works on the doctoral level is extremely important, and must...

Formative Assessment Practices for Pre-Service Teacher Practicum Feedback: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Tony Richardson (University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia), Beverly Dann (University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia), Christopher Dann (Edith Cowan University, Australia), Shirley O'Neill (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)

The development and implementation of effective teacher education programs requires evaluating current processes and optimizing them for future improvements. This en...

Assessing and Measuring Statistics Cognition in Higher Education Online Environments: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Justin P. Chase (University at Albany (SUNY), USA), Zheng Yan (University at Albany (SUNY), USA)

The ability to effective learn, process, and retain new information is critical to the success of any student. Since mathematics are becoming increasingly more impor...

Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education

Ambreen Shahriar (University of Sindh, Pakistan), Ghazal Kazim Syed (University of Sindh, Pakistan)

The pursuit of higher education has become increasingly popular among students of many different backgrounds and cultures. As these students embark on higher learnin...

Examining the Potential for Response to Intervention (RTI) Delivery Models in Secondary Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Pam Epler (Grand Canyon University, USA)

To provide the highest quality of education to students, school administrators must adopt new frameworks to meet learners’ needs. This allows teaching practices to b...

Fostering Sustained Learning Among Undergraduate Students: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Caroline Chemosit (University of Kabianga, Kenya), John Rugutt (Illinois State University, USA), Joseph K. Rugutt (Missouri State University–West Plains, USA)

Keeping students engaged and receptive to learning can, at times, be a challenge. However, by the implementation of new methods and pedagogies, instructors can stren...

Enhancing Academic Research With Knowledge Management Principles

Dhananjay S. Deshpande (Symbiosis International University, India), Narayan Bhosale (Central University of Karnataka, India), Rajesh Jagannathrao Londhe (Camp Education Society's Rasikla M. Dhariwal Institute of Management, India)

The effective application of knowledge management principles has proven to be beneficial for modern organizations. When utilized in the academic community, these fra...

Student Activism as a Vehicle for Change on College Campuses: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Michael T. Miller (University of Arkansas, USA), David V. Tolliver III (University of Arkansas, USA)

Civic engagement initiatives and activities are crucial to the progression of modern society. By raising awareness of social issues and problems, citizens can make a...

Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education

Lynda Leavitt (Lindenwood University, USA), Sherrie Wisdom (Lindenwood University, USA), Kelly Leavitt (Missouri Baptist University, USA)

As the world becomes more globalized, student populations in university settings will continue to grow in diversity. To ensure students develop the cultural competen...

Technical Education and Vocational Training in Developing Nations

Ugochukwu Chinonso Okolie (Ebonyi State University, Nigeria), Asfa M. Yasin (PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (NCERT), India)

Severe economic depression and the difficulty to acquire employment with adequate income have significant impact on a nation’s social welfare. The need to provide am...

Metacognition and Successful Learning Strategies in Higher Education

Elena Railean (University of European Studies, Moldova), Alev Elçi (Aksaray University, Turkey), Atilla Elçi (Aksaray University, Turkey)

Metacognition plays an important role in numerous aspects of higher educational learning strategies. When properly integrated in the educational system, schools are...

Strategies for Increasing Diversity in Engineering Majors and Careers

Monica Gray (Lincoln University, USA), Ken D. Thomas (Auburn University, USA)

Underrepresentation of minorities is present in the field of engineering, both in education and practice. As in every profession, diversity and inclusion needs to be...

Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Technologies for Online Learning in Higher Education

Phu Vu (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA), Scott Fredrickson (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA), Carl Moore (University of DC, USA)

The integration of technology has become an integral part of the educational environment. By developing new methods of online learning, students can be further aided...

Facilitating In-Service Teacher Training for Professional Development

Kenan Dikilitaş (Bahçeşehir University, Turkey), Ismail Hakki Erten (Hacettepe University, Turkey)

As new trends emerge in the realm of education, instructors are faced with the task of continuing development in order to stay up to date on the latest teaching meth...

Promoting Intercultural Communication Competencies in Higher Education

Grisel María García-Pérez (University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, Canada), Constanza Rojas-Primus (Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada)

Any educational environment involves the interaction of diverse groups and individuals. To foster productive and effective communication, it becomes imperative to un...

Handbook of Research on Efficacy and Implementation of Study Abroad Programs for P-12 Teachers

Heejung An (William Paterson University of New Jersey, USA)

Study abroad programs offer a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves within different cultural backgrounds as they continue to further their education...

Adult Education and Vocational Training in the Digital Age

Viktor Wang (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

In order to deliver optimum educational opportunities to learners, higher education institutions must utilize emerging innovations and resources. By doing so, they c...

Advancing Next-Generation Teacher Education through Digital Tools and Applications

Mary Grassetti (Framingham State University, USA), Silvy Brookby (Framingham State University, USA)

The implementation of the Common Core State Standards program has spearheaded many changes within the education field. As this initiative is ultimately designed to o...

Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for the Inclusive Classroom

Patricia Dickenson (National University, USA), Penelope Keough (National University, USA), Jennifer Courduff (Azusa Pacific University, USA)

Teachers must be prepared to create an effective learning environment for both general education students and students with special needs. This can be accomplished b...

Handbook of Research on Academic Misconduct in Higher Education

Donna M. Velliaris (Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology, Australia)

To maintain the quality of education, integrity and honesty must be upheld by students and teachers in learning environments. The prevention of cheating is a prime f...

Teacher Education for Ethical Professional Practice in the 21st Century

Oliver Dreon (Millersville University, USA), Drew Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

The rise of online tools is altering the dynamic of modern classrooms as methods of educating students are technologically expanding. Due to this advancement, instit...

Handbook of Research on Competency-Based Education in University Settings

Karen Rasmussen (University of West Florida, USA), Pamela Northrup (Bigger Picture Strategy, USA), Robin Colson (Tallahassee Community College, USA)

The majority of adult learners are looking to attain their desired academic credentials within the shortest amount of time possible. By implementing competency-based...

Design Education for Fostering Creativity and Innovation in China

Kin Wai Michael Siu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Giovanni J. Contreras (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

To maintain their status in the global marketplace, it is imperative for emerging economies to focus on the creation of high quality products in order to compete wit...

Handbook of Research on Teacher Education and Professional Development

Christie Martin (University of South Carolina, USA), Drew Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

With the ever-changing climate of education around the globe, it is essential that educators stay abreast of the most updated teaching methods and applications. To d...

Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education

Chunfang Zhou (Aalborg University, Denmark)

Developing students’ creative problem-solving skills is paramount to today’s teachers, due to the exponentially growing demand for cognitive plasticity and critical...

Integrating Video into Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Training

Pier Giuseppe Rossi (University of Macerata, Italy), Laura Fedeli (University of Macerata, Italy)

The utilization of media has proven to be a beneficial instructional method in learning environments. These tools are particularly useful for teacher training, promo...

Collaboration and Student Engagement in Design Education

Richard Tucker (Deakin University, Australia)

In order for educational systems not to become stagnant, teaching strategies must be routinely re-evaluated. Not only does this optimize the learning process, but it...

Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Without proper training on the intricacies of race and culture, pre-service and in-service teachers may unwittingly continue outdated and ineffective pedagogies. As...

Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility

Donna M. Velliaris (Eynesbury Institute of Business & Technology, Australia), Deb Coleman-George (University of Adelaide, Australia)

Millions of students seek short- and long-term study abroad options every year, and this trend is a key illustration of the internationalization of higher education....

Engaging 21st Century Writers with Social Media

Kendra N. Bryant (Florida A&M University, USA)

Basic composition courses have become a fundamental requirement for the major of university degrees available today. These classes allow students to enhance their cr...

Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Grace Onchwari (University of North Dakota, USA)

Education in the 21st century is shifting focus from accessing and sharing information to designing active and collaborative learning environments which foster stude...

Accelerated Opportunity Education Models and Practices

Rene Cintron (Louisiana Community & Technical College System, USA), Jeanne C. Samuel (Delgado Community College, USA), Janice M. Hinson (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

Higher education is a driving force behind enhancing competitiveness for economies in the global market; however, a myriad of obstacles can pose significant challeng...

Preparing Foreign Language Teachers for Next-Generation Education

Chin-Hsi Lin (Michigan State University, USA), Dongbo Zhang (Michigan State University, USA), Binbin Zheng (Michigan State University, USA)

The growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the dynamics of education, as self-directed learning, especially on mobile devices, is as ac...

Innovative Practices for Higher Education Assessment and Measurement

Elena Cano (University of Barcelona, Spain), Georgeta Ion (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain)

Both educators and their students are involved in the process of assessment – all parties are expected to meet and exceed expectations in the face of competing condi...

Setting a New Agenda for Student Engagement and Retention in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Charles B. W. Prince (Howard University, USA), Rochelle L. Ford (Syracuse University, USA)

As more Americans are attending college, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are now in a position where they must directly compete with other insti...

Administrative Challenges and Organizational Leadership in Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Charles B. W. Prince (Howard University, USA), Rochelle L. Ford (Syracuse University, USA)

Student retention, engagement, and success are some of the biggest challenges that administrators and university leaders face in higher education settings. As financ...

Handbook of Research on Professional Development for Quality Teaching and Learning

Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Amy Good (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), S. Michael Putman (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators and pre-service teachers to receive the support and training necessary to effec...

Developing Workforce Diversity Programs, Curriculum, and Degrees in Higher Education

Chaunda L. Scott (Oakland University, USA), Jeanetta D. Sims (University of Central Oklahoma, USA)

Workforce diversity refers to a strategy that promotes and supports the integration of human diversity at all levels and uses focused diversity and inclusion policie...

Handbook of Research on Transforming Mathematics Teacher Education in the Digital Age

Margaret Niess (Oregon State University, USA), Shannon Driskell (University of Dayton, USA), Karen Hollebrands (North Carolina State University, USA)

The digital age provides ample opportunities for enhanced learning experiences for students; however, it can also present challenges for educators who must adapt to...

Handbook of Research on Engaging Digital Natives in Higher Education Settings

Margarida M. Pinheiro (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Dora Simões (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

The integration of technology has become so deeply rooted into modern society that the upcoming generation of students has never known a world without such innovatio...

Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions

Krishna Bista (University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA), Charlotte Foster (Missouri Western State University, USA)

Cross-cultural experiences in university settings have a significant impact on students’ lives by enriching the learning process and promoting cultural awareness and...

Handbook of Research on Global Issues in Next-Generation Teacher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Justus G. Mbae (Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya), Grace Onchwari (University of North Dakota, USA)

There is no question that all aspects of modern life have been imbued with technology. In education, students are becoming increasingly savvy in their use of the myr...

Handbook of Research on Effective Communication in Culturally Diverse Classrooms

Katia González (Wagner College, USA), Rhoda Frumkin (Wagner College, USA)

Meaningful interaction between teachers and students is crucial to any educational environment, and particularly so in intercultural settings. When educators take st...

Evaluating Teacher Education Programs through Performance-Based Assessments

Drew Polly (University of North Carolina - Charlotte, USA)

Performance-based assessments have become a critical component of every teacher education program. Such assessments allow teacher candidates to demonstrate their con...

Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility

Krishna Bista (Morgan State University, USA), Charlotte Foster (Missouri Western State University, USA)

As one of the fastest growing trends in higher education, study abroad programs are having a critical impact on the educational landscape. While international study...

Advancing Teacher Education and Curriculum Development through Study Abroad Programs

Joan A. Rhodes (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA), Tammy M. Milby (University of Richmond, USA)

The number of English language students in American schools has dramatically increased in recent years, creating a greater awareness of cross-cultural issues and con...

Handbook of Research on Technology Tools for Real-World Skill Development

Yigal Rosen (Harvard University, USA), Steve Ferrara (Pearson, USA), Maryam Mosharraf (Pearson, USA)

Education is expanding to include a stronger focus on the practical application of classroom lessons in an effort to prepare the next generation of scholars for a ch...

Innovative Professional Development Methods and Strategies for STEM Education

Kenan Dikilitaş (Hasan Kalyoncu University, Turkey)

Professional development of educators is an complex process through which teachers strive continuously for pedagogical improvement. In that sense, professional growt...

Furthering Higher Education Possibilities through Massive Open Online Courses

Anabela Mesquita (CICE – ISCAP / Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal & Algoritmi RC, Minho University, Portugal), Paula Peres (CICE – ISCAP / Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal)

In recent years, technological advancements have enabled higher-learning institutions to offer millions of independent learners the opportunity to participate in ope...

Handbook of Research on Teacher Education in the Digital Age

Margaret L. Niess (Oregon State University, USA), Henry Gillow-Wiles (Southern Oregon University, USA)

Traditional classrooms are fast becoming a minority in the education field. As technologies continue to develop as a pervasive aspect of modern society, educators mu...

Handbook of Research on Advancing Critical Thinking in Higher Education

Sherrie Wisdom (Lindenwood University, USA), Lynda Leavitt (Lindenwood University, USA)

The importance of critical thinking has surged as academics in higher education realize that many students, upon entering college, lack the critical thinking skills...

Handbook of Research on Enhancing Teacher Education with Advanced Instructional Technologies

Nwachukwu Prince Ololube (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria), Peter James Kpolovie (University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria), Lazarus Ndiku Makewa (University of Eastern Africa, Kenya)

Before today’s teachers are ready to instruct the intellectual leaders of tomorrow, they must first be trained themselves. Information and communication technology c...

Transformative Curriculum Design in Health Sciences Education

Colleen Halupa (A.T. Still University, USA & LeTourneau University, USA)

A crucial element in ensuring patient safety and quality of care is the proper training of the next generation of doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff. To effective...

Measuring and Analyzing Informal Learning in the Digital Age

Olutoyin Mejiuni (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), Patricia Cranton (University of New Brunswick, Canada), Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò (Cornell University, USA)

In the twenty-first century, learning—and the definition of education—is changing. New digital, online, and social tools have the ability to transform the classroom...

Handbook of Research on Innovative Technology Integration in Higher Education

Fredrick Muyia Nafukho (Texas A&M University, USA), Beverly J. Irby (Texas A&M University, USA)

Our increasingly globalized world is driven by shared knowledge, and nowhere is that knowledge more important than in education. Now more than ever, there is a deman...

New Voices in Higher Education Research and Scholarship

Filipa M. Ribeiro (University of Porto, Portugal), Yurgos Politis (University College Dublin, Ireland), Bojana Culum (University of Rijeka, Croatia)

Higher Education systems and universities worldwide are constantly being transformed due to ever-changing practices and policies. Recent research reveals the challen...

Innovative Teaching Strategies and New Learning Paradigms in Computer Programming

Ricardo Queirós (Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal)

Courses in computer programming combine a number of different concepts, from general problem-solving to mathematical precepts such as algorithms and computational in...

Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships

Drew Polly (UNC Charlotte, USA), Tina Heafner (UNC Charlotte, USA), Marvin Chapman (UNC Charlotte, USA), Melba Spooner (UNC Charlotte, USA)

School-university partnerships have the potential to greatly benefit teaching and learning in PK-12 environments, as well as educator preparation programs. This coll...

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

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Joachim Jack Agamba (Idaho State University, USA)

As classrooms fill with a generation of learners seeking to interact with their course materials in an increasingly experiential way, the demand for instructional te...

Advancing Higher Education with Mobile Learning Technologies: Cases, Trends, and Inquiry-Based Methods

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Marian B. Maxfield (Ashland University, USA)

Rapid advancements in technology are creating new opportunities for educators to enhance their classroom techniques with digital learning resources. Once used solely...

Handbook of Research on Higher Education in the MENA Region: Policy and Practice

Neeta Baporikar (Ministry of Higher Education, Oman)

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region becomes increasingly intertwined in the global economy, investment continues to be made in the educational sector....

Advancing Knowledge in Higher Education: Universities in Turbulent Times

Tanya Fitzgerald (La Trobe University, Australia)

Over the last three decades, higher education institutions have experienced massive changes. In particular, institutions of higher education have been positioned as...

Cases on Teacher Identity, Diversity, and Cognition in Higher Education

Paul Breen (Greenwich School of Management, UK)

As our world becomes increasingly diverse and technologically-driven, the role and identities of teachers continues to change. Cases on Teacher Identity, Diversity,...

Handbook of Research on Trends in European Higher Education Convergence

Alina Mihaela Dima (Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Romania)

With an increase in global competition among universities and national higher education systems, educational programs desire to offer compatible content without losi...

Overcoming Challenges in Software Engineering Education: Delivering Non-Technical Knowledge and Skills

Liguo Yu (Indiana University South Bend, USA)

Computer science graduates often find software engineering knowledge and skills are more in demand after they join the industry. However, given the lecture-based cur...

Multicultural Awareness and Technology in Higher Education: Global Perspectives

Tomayess Issa (Curtin University, Australia), Pedro Isaias (Information Systems and Technology Management School, The University of New South Wales, Australia), Piet Kommers (UNESCO, The Netherlands)

Diversity among university students plays a significant role in raising awareness of numerous issues surrounding cultural heritage, language differences, cross-cultu...

Cutting-Edge Technologies and Social Media Use in Higher Education

Vladlena Benson (University of West London, UK), Stephanie Morgan (Kingston University, UK)

The inclusion of social media in higher education has transformed the way instructors teach and students learn. In order to effectively reach their students in this...

Building Online Communities in Higher Education Institutions: Creating Collaborative Experience

Carolyn N. Stevenson (Kaplan University, USA), Joanna C. Bauer (Kaplan University, USA)

Members of today’s online educational settings are often isolated which can prohibit the sharing of ideas and best practices among individuals working and learning a...

Using Technology Tools to Innovate Assessment, Reporting, and Teaching Practices in Engineering Education

Firoz Alam (RMIT University, Australia)

Many can now conclude that utilizing educational technologies can be considered the primary tools to inspire students to learn. Combining these technologies with the...

Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education and Corporate Training

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Gary Schnellert (University of North Dakota, USA), Kenneth Kungu (Tennessee State University, USA)

The rapid growth in online and virtual learning opportunities has created culturally diverse university classes and corporate training sessions. Instruction for thes...

Cases on Critical and Qualitative Perspectives in Online Higher Education

Myron Orleans (California State University at Fullerton, USA)

Online education continues to permeate mainstream teaching techniques in higher education settings. Teaching upper-level classes in an online setting is having a maj...

Reforming Teacher Education for Online Pedagogy Development

Abigail G. Scheg (Western Governors University, USA)

Online education is a long-term goal at most higher-education institutions in the United States, but very few faculty members have sufficient training or knowledge o...

E-Learning 2.0 Technologies and Web Applications in Higher Education

Jean-Eric Pelet (KMCMS, IDRAC International School of Management, University of Nantes, France)

Once considered the traditional approach to education, brick and mortar institutions are no longer the norm due to e-learning technologies. Populations are turning i...

Literacy Enrichment and Technology Integration in Pre-Service Teacher Education

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Grace Onchwari (University of North Dakota, USA), Darrell Hucks (Keene State College, USA)

With the emergence of innovative technologies, the digital nature of learning environments has changed the face of education. The integration of these technologies i...

Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies

Viktor Wang (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Continuous advances in technologies, individuals, and the workplace have increased the importance of adult learning and professional development for keeping up with...

Synergic Integration of Formal and Informal E-Learning Environments for Adult Lifelong Learners

Sabrina Leone (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy)

Recently, there has been an increased understanding that learning occurs outside of the traditional classroom setting, particularly for adult lifelong learners. This...

Activity Theory Perspectives on Technology in Higher Education

Elizabeth Murphy (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), María A. Rodríguez-Manzanares (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)

Activity Theory is a tool that can help make sense of the complex changes taking place in higher education because of the integration of technology. Unlike other the...

Handbook of Research on Transnational Higher Education

Siran Mukerji (IGNOU, India), Purnendu Tripathi (IGNOU, India)

The integration of new technology and global collaboration has undoubtedly transformed learning in higher education from the traditional classroom setting into a dom...

International Education and the Next-Generation Workforce: Competition in the Global Economy

Viktor Wang (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Education is the first stage in developing a viable, dynamic, and long-lived global economy. Unfortunately, in times of economic hardship, educational programs, teac...

Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation

Richard Hartshorne (University of Central Florida, USA), Tina L. Heafner (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

While online learning has become pervasive in many fields in higher education, it has been adopted somewhat slower in teacher education. In addition, more research i...

Collaborative Learning 2.0: Open Educational Resources

Alexandra Okada (The Open University, UK), Teresa Connolly (The Open University, UK), Peter J. Scott (The Open University, UK)

Current advances and convergence trends in Web 2.0 have changed the way we communicate and collaborate, and as a result, user-controlled communities and user-generat...

Informed Design of Educational Technologies in Higher Education: Enhanced Learning and Teaching

Anders D. Olofsson (Umeå University, Sweden), J. Ola Lindberg (Mid Sweden University, Sweden)

During the last decade, the Internet has driven some of the most significant changes in higher education. Since information and communication technologies (ICTs) imp...

Streaming Media Delivery in Higher Education: Methods and Outcomes

Charles Wankel (St. John's University, USA), J. Sibley Law (Saxon Mills, USA)

There is no question to the fact that online video is as ubiquitous today as any phenomenon of the past. Countless hours of digital video are uploaded to various onl...

Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects

Daniel W. Surry (University of South Alabama, USA), Robert M. Gray Jr. (University of South Alabama, USA), James R. Stefurak (University of South Alabama, USA)

As technology expands and becomes more powerful and pervasive, there is growing discussion of the innovative ways that technology can be used. While it is obviously...

Critical Design and Effective Tools for E-Learning in Higher Education: Theory into Practice

Roisin Donnelly (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland), Jen Harvey (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland), Kevin O'Rourke (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)

Introducing change to higher education has always been a difficult and slow process. But over the last two decades, information and communication technologies have s...

Virtual Environments for Corporate Education: Employee Learning and Solutions

William Ritke-Jones (Cybermations Consulting Group, USA)

Corporations are beginning to see the educational potential of virtual realities in the workplace. Thanks to its unique characteristics as well as its ability to bri...

Editor(s) Biography

Jared Sagini Keengwe is a Professor at the University of North Dakota (UND) and serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Elementary Education program. He is the editor-in-chief of two IGI Global Book Series: Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) and Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education (AECKE). Prof. Keengwe has published several books and manuscripts in refereed journals. His work was honored with the UND Foundation/McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Advising. He was a recipient of the North Dakota Spirit Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of significant contributions in teaching, research, and service. At the national level, Prof. Keengwe was a recipient of the International Institute of Education Fellowship under the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) – a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. The program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY).

Editorial Advisory Board

Editor-in-Chief

Jared Keengwe, University of North Dakota, United States

Editorial Advisory Board

Beverly Ray, Idaho State University, United States

Crispen Chipunza, Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

Fred Iraki, United States International University, Kenya

Joachim Agamba, Idaho State University, United States

Kenneth Kungu, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, United States

Lesley Farmer, California State University Long Beach, United States

Neal Shambaugh, West Virginia University, United States

Norm Vaughan, Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Phillliph Mutisya, North Carolina Central University, United States

Prince Bull, North Carolina Central University, United States

Sarah Mosher, University of North Dakota, United States

Susan Elwood, Texas A & M University Corpus Christi, United States

Susan Powers, Indiana State University, United States

Travis Heggie, Bowling Green State University, United States