Transcultural Blended Learning and Teaching in Postsecondary Education

2012-08-31
Transcultural Blended Learning and Teaching in Postsecondary Education

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  • Author: Jean Francois, Emmanuel
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466620153
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 432

Schedule constraints and other complicating factors can make face-to-face educational methods inadequate to the needs of learners. Thus, blended learning has emerged as a compromise that reconciles the need for high-tech and high-touch learning and teaching interactions. Transcultural Blended Learning and Teaching in Postsecondary Education educates readers across nations and cultures and strengthens their understanding of theories, models, research, applications, best practices, and emerging issues related to blended learning and teaching through a holistic and transcultural perspective. This research volume serves as a valued resource for faculty, administrators, and leaders in postsecondary institutions to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate blended learning programs and courses. It also provides researchers with the latest research in transcultural blended learning and teaching theories, findings, best practices, and emerging trends.

Learning and Teaching Across Cultures in Higher Education

2007-10-17
Learning and Teaching Across Cultures in Higher Education

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  • Author: D. Palfreyman
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 023059042X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

Learning and Teaching Across Cultures in Higher Education contains theoretical rationale, resources and examples to help readers understand and deal with situations involving contact between learners or educators from different cultural backgrounds, as well as giving insights into the new global context of higher education.

Enhancing Writing Skills

2015-10-01
Enhancing Writing Skills

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  • Author: Oluwakemi J. Elufiede
  • Publisher: IAP
  • ISBN: 1681233584
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 151

Enhancing Writing Skills includes conference presentation papers from the Carnegie Writers, Inc. 1st Annual Conference. The anthology provides published and aspiring writers resources for sustaining, enhancing and evaluating their writing skills. The chapter themes focus on genre-based writing, creativity in writing, mechanics of writing, academic writing, and writing as a business. Enhancing writing skills is beneficial to diverse writers as it impacts the community, working, and educational environments. ANTHOLOGY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: - Enable writers to learn from other writers for the development of networking relationships and professional development. - Assist writers with techniques on sustaining their writing talents in their chosen genre or various genres. - Provide meaningful publishing resources related to non-traditional and traditional publication venues. - Enhance writers understanding for marketing strategies in the 21st century.

Pedagogical Considerations and Opportunities for Teaching and Learning on the Web

2013-10-31
Pedagogical Considerations and Opportunities for Teaching and Learning on the Web

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  • Author: Thomas, Michael
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466646128
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 338

"This book concentrates on theory, application, and the development of web-based technologies for teaching and learning and its influence on the education system"--

Multi-dimensional Transitions of International Students to Higher Education

2016-02-12
Multi-dimensional Transitions of International Students to Higher Education

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  • Author: Divya Jindal-Snape
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1317396480
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 311

International students experience multiple and multi-dimensional educational and life transitions: moving to a new country, moving to a new educational system and moving to higher educational degree programmes. Within these transitions, they experience differences in the social and organisational cultures, languages, and interpersonal expectations, realities and relationships. Their transitions also lead to, and interact with, transitions of professionals, home students and their families. Multi-dimensional Transitions of International Students to Higher Education provides up-to-date literature, research and theoretical constructs that underpin international students’ transitions to Higher Education. This book will help you to understand the opportunities, issues, social-emotional-psychological dimensions and evidence-based interventions that are vital to support an individual through these educational and life transitions. Split into four sections, topics include: Theoretical Underpinning Research in Different Contexts Impact of Educational Practice and Social Systems Interventions and Strategies Used to Enhance International Students’ Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive Transition Experiences This book is essential reading for professionals, students and policy makers and provides significant research insights to academics and researchers in the area of education, psychology and sociology.

Cross-Cultural Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

2014-01-31
Cross-Cultural Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

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  • Author: Management Association, Information Resources
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466649801
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 1808

In a globalized society, individuals in business, government, and a variety of other fields must frequently communicate and work with individuals of different cultures and backgrounds. Effectively bridging the culture gap is critical to success in such scenarios. Cross-Cultural Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores contemporary research and historical perspectives on intercultural competencies and transnational organizations. This three-volume compilation will present a compendium of knowledge on cultural diversity and the impact this has on modern interpersonal interactions. Within these pages, a variety of researchers, scholars, professionals, and leaders who interact regularly with the global society will find useful insight and fresh perspectives on the field of cross-cultural interaction.

Educational Technology and Resources for Synchronous Learning in Higher Education

2019-04-19
Educational Technology and Resources for Synchronous Learning in Higher Education

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  • Author: Yoon, Jiyoon
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522575685
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 356

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 to use these new learning tools and become aware of the research trends and opportunities within these developing online and hybrid courses. Educational Technology and Resources for Synchronous Learning in Higher Education provides evidence-based practice on incorporating synchronous teaching tools and practice within online courses to enhance content mastery and community development. Additionally, the book presents a strong theoretical overview of the topic and allows readers to develop a more nuanced understanding of the benefits and constraints of synchronous learning. Covering topics such as game learning, online communication, and professional development, it is designed for online instructors, instructional designers, administrators, students, and researchers and educators in higher education, as well as corporate, military, and government sectors.

Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia

2014-03-31
Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia

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  • Author: Eid, Mahmoud
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466657774
  • Category : Political Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 347

Terroredia is a newly coined term by the editor, Dr. Mahmoud Eid, to explain the phenomenal, yet under-researched relationship between terrorists and media professionals in which acts of terrorism and media coverage are exchanged, influenced, and fueled by one another. Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia provides a timely and thorough discussion on a wide range of issues surrounding terrorism in relation to both traditional and new media. Comprised of insights and research from leading experts in the fields of terrorism and media studies, this publication presents various topics relating to Terroredia: understanding of terrorism and the role of the media, terrorism manifestations and media representations of terrorism, types of terrorism and media stereotypes of terrorism, terrorism tactics and media strategies, the war on terrorism, the function of terrorism and the employment of the media, new terrorism and new media, contemporary cases of terrorist-media interactions, the rationality behind terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as the responsibility of the media. This publication is of interest to government officials, media professionals, researchers, and upper-level students interested in learning more about the complex relationship between terrorism and the media.

New Media and Communication Across Religions and Cultures

2014-01-31
New Media and Communication Across Religions and Cultures

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  • Author: Nahon-Serfaty, Isaac
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466650362
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 328

"This book offers a unique opportunity in both the social sciences, humanities, and communication fields to provide concrete concepts and notions in the areas of inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue"--

Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs

2014-12-31
Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs

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  • Author: Epler, Pam
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466673982
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 299

Educators today are challenged with the task of designing curricula and standards for students of varying abilities. While technology and innovation steadily improve classroom learning, teachers and administrators continue to struggle in developing the best methodologies and practices for students with disabilities. Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs brings together case studies and academic research on successful classroom models and practices to provide rewarding learning environments for students with disabilities. This publication is an essential reference source for special education teachers, supervisors, directors, and administrators, as well as academicians and researchers interested in developing special education programs within school districts and classrooms.