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36 produkter
Educational Policies in Crisis
Japanese and American Perspectives
Inbunden, 1986
1036 kr
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The essays in this book, prepared by Japanese and American educators, examine why the two countries have sought to learn about each other's educational system and what lessons have emerged from this process.
Education and Equality in Japan
Häftad, 2014
1028 kr
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On the basis of direct personal observation in the classroom, systematically gathered data, and extensive reading in primary sources, the author provides a rich description of how a society can be gradually transformed by the educational process in its schools. He then relates this process to the …
Education and Equality in Japan
Inbunden, 2016
2528 kr
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On the basis of direct personal observation in the classroom, systematically gathered data, and extensive reading in primary sources, the author provides a rich description of how a society can be gradually transformed by the educational process in its schools. He then relates this process to the …
Challenge of Eastern Asian Education
Implications for America
Av William K. Cummings, Philip G. Altbach
Häftad, 1997
474 kr
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Provides specific examples of Asian educational practice that may have relevance to the United States.The Challenge of Eastern Asian Education highlights how Asian education policy and practice challenge American schools. The book focuses on innovations that the nations of the Pacific Rim have …
Transnational Competence
Rethinking the U.S.-Japan Educational Relationship
Av John N. Hawkins, William K. Cummings
Häftad, 2000
547 kr
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Offers the definitive study of United States-Japan educational exchange relationship.Born out of a bilateral project between distinguished scholars in Japan and the United States, Transnational Competence provides a definitive and comprehensive study of the status of relations between these two …
Quality Education for All
Community-Oriented Approaches
Av William K. Cummings, H. Dean Nielsen m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
906 kr
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Modern education, conceived in the late 18th century and expanded in the early 19th century to promote enlightenment and social equality, may finally be nearing its institutional limit. Over the past decade, following nearly a century of steady gains, there has been little further advancement in …
Quality Education for All
Community-Oriented Approaches
Av William K. Cummings, H. Dean Nielsen m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
926 kr
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Modern education, conceived in the late 18th century and expanded in the early 19th century to promote enlightenment and social equality, may finally be nearing its institutional limit. Over the past decade, following nearly a century of steady gains, there has been little further advancement in …
Education and Equality in Japan
E-bok, 2014
764 kr
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On the basis of direct personal observation in the classroom, systematically gathered data, and extensive reading in primary sources, the author provides a rich description of how a society can be gradually transformed by the educational process in its schools. He then relates this process to the …
Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries
Policy Options and Strategies
Av William K. Cummings, James H. Williams
Inbunden, 2008
1516 kr
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Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries aims at helping policymakers in developing countries better understand the processes and strategies for education reform, and the policy options available to them. This text focuses on the content of reform-options and strategies for …
Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries
Policy Options and Strategies
Av William K. Cummings, James H. Williams
E-bok, 2008
1666 kr
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Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries aims at helping policymakers in developing countries better understand the processes and strategies for education reform, and the policy options available to them. This text focuses on the content of reform-options and strategies for …
Changing Academic Profession in Japan
Av Akira Arimoto, William K. Cummings m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
535 kr
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This volume provides an empirical and qualitative analysis of the nature and extent of the Japanese academic profession, with a special focus on the changes that occurred in the period between 1992 and 2007. Based on responses to two comprehensive surveys administered to faculty samples with a …
Changing Academic Profession in Japan
Av Jung Cheol Shin, Futao Huang m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
698 kr
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This volume provides an empirical and qualitative analysis of the nature and extent of the Japanese academic profession, with a special focus on the changes that occurred in the period between 1992 and 2007. Based on responses to two comprehensive surveys administered to faculty samples with a …
Relevance of Academic Work in Comparative Perspective
Av William K. Cummings, Ulrich Teichler
Inbunden, 2014
1062 kr
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This book is the first of two volumes that look at the changed landscape of higher education and the academic profession. This volume focuses on academic work, examining the significant changes that have taken place in the backgrounds, specialisations, expectations and work roles of academic staff. …
Relevance of Academic Work in Comparative Perspective
Av Ulrich Teichler, William K. Cummings
E-bok, 2014
1387 kr
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This book is the first of two volumes that look at the changed landscape of higher education and the academic profession. This volume focuses on academic work, examining the significant changes that have taken place in the backgrounds, specialisations, expectations and work roles of academic staff. …
Forming, Recruiting and Managing the Academic Profession
Av Ulrich Teichler, William K. Cummings
Inbunden, 2015
535 kr
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This book focuses on the changes in academic careers and their implications for job attachment and the management of academic work. Against the background of an ageing profession, with different demands on academic staff, increasing insecurity, accountability and internationalisation, it discusses …
Forming, Recruiting and Managing the Academic Profession
Av William K. Cummings, Ulrich Teichler
E-bok, 2015
713 kr
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This book focuses on the changes in academic careers and their implications for job attachment and the management of academic work. Against the background of an ageing profession, with different demands on academic staff, increasing insecurity, accountability and internationalisation, it discusses …
Relevance of Academic Work in Comparative Perspective
Av William K. Cummings, Ulrich Teichler
Häftad, 2016
1062 kr
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This book is the first of two volumes that look at the changed landscape of higher education and the academic profession. This volume focuses on academic work, examining the significant changes that have taken place in the backgrounds, specialisations, expectations and work roles of academic staff. …
Changing Academic Profession in Japan
Av Akira Arimoto, William K. Cummings m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
535 kr
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This volume provides an empirical and qualitative analysis of the nature and extent of the Japanese academic profession, with a special focus on the changes that occurred in the period between 1992 and 2007. Based on responses to two comprehensive surveys administered to faculty samples with a …
Forming, Recruiting and Managing the Academic Profession
Av Ulrich Teichler, William K. Cummings
Häftad, 2016
535 kr
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This book focuses on the changes in academic careers and their implications for job attachment and the management of academic work. Against the background of an ageing profession, with different demands on academic staff, increasing insecurity, accountability and internationalisation, it discusses …
Crossing Borders in East Asian Higher Education
Av David W. Chapman, William K. Cummings m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
1062 kr
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This book examines issues that have emerged as higher education systems and individual institutions across East Asia confront and adapt to the changing economic, social, and educational environments in which they now operate. The book’s focus is on how higher education systems learn from each other …
Crossing Borders in East Asian Higher Education
Av Gerard A. Postiglione, William K. Cummings m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
1418 kr
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This book examines issues that have emerged as higher education systems and individual institutions across East Asia confront and adapt to the changing economic, social, and educational environments in which they now operate. The book’s focus is on how higher education systems learn from each other …
Changing Governance and Management in Higher Education
The Perspectives of the Academy
Av William Locke, William K. Cummings m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1590 kr
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External drivers are pressing for a more privatized approach to higher education and research, a greater reliance on technology and the more efficient use of resources. This book analyzes recent changes in institutional governance and management in higher education and their impact on the academy …
Changing Governance and Management in Higher Education
The Perspectives of the Academy
Av Donald Fisher, William K. Cummings m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
2051 kr
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External drivers are pressing for a more privatized approach to higher education and research, a greater reliance on technology and the more efficient use of resources. This book analyzes recent changes in institutional governance and management in higher education and their impact on the academy …
Scholars in the Changing American Academy
New Contexts, New Rules and New Roles
Av William K. Cummings, Martin J. Finkelstein
Inbunden, 2011
1062 kr
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As the nature of education generally, and higher education in particular, changes irrevocably, it is crucial to understand the informed opinions of those closest to the institutions of learning. This book, based on a survey of academics in 19 nations and conducted by leading global scholars, is a …
Scholars in the Changing American Academy
New Contexts, New Rules and New Roles
Av Martin J. Finkelstein, William K. Cummings
E-bok, 2011
1418 kr
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As the nature of education generally, and higher education in particular, changes irrevocably, it is crucial to understand the informed opinions of those closest to the institutions of learning. This book, based on a survey of academics in 19 nations and conducted by leading global scholars, is a …
Changing Governance and Management in Higher Education
The Perspectives of the Academy
Av William Locke, William K. Cummings m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
1590 kr
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External drivers are pressing for a more privatized approach to higher education and research, a greater reliance on technology and the more efficient use of resources. This book analyzes recent changes in institutional governance and management in higher education and their impact on the academy …
Changing Academic Profession
Major Findings of a Comparative Survey
Av Ulrich Teichler, Akira Arimoto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
1062 kr
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This book provides an overview on the major findings of a questionnaire survey of academic profession in international perspective. More than 25,000 professors and junior staff at universities and other institutions of higher education at almost 20 countries from all over the world provide …
Changing Academic Profession
Major Findings of a Comparative Survey
Av William K. Cummings, Akira Arimoto m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
1418 kr
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This book provides an overview on the major findings of a questionnaire survey of academic profession in international perspective. More than 25,000 professors and junior staff at universities and other institutions of higher education at almost 20 countries from all over the world provide …
Teaching and Research in Contemporary Higher Education
Systems, Activities and Rewards
Av Jung Cheol Shin, Akira Arimoto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
1062 kr
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This book discusses how teaching and research have been weighted differently in academia in 18 countries and one region, Hong Kong SAR, based on an international comparative study entitled the Changing Academic Profession (CAP). It addresses these issues using empirical evidence, the CAP data. …
Teaching and Research in Contemporary Higher Education
Systems, Activities and Rewards
Av Ulrich Teichler, William K. Cummings m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
1373 kr
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This book discusses how teaching and research have been weighted differently in academia in 18 countries and one region, Hong Kong SAR, based on an international comparative study entitled the Changing Academic Profession (CAP). It addresses these issues using empirical evidence, the CAP data. …
