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Global Education Collaborations: Advancing the Internationalization of Higher Education explores innovative ways to organize global collaborations for advancing internationalization. The book features chapters from international researchers, scholars, and practitioners around the world. Grounded in the Global Experiences Diamond (GED) framework, the book examines the structural, experiential, and relational facets of internationalization. It includes chapters on leveraging artificial intelligence to facilitate global collaborations and showcases international virtual exchange programs designed for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and career professionals. Divided into three thematic sections, the book describes and reports on organizing and innovating through global collaborations, presents case studies and examples of such collaborations, and explores the scope of global collaborative programs. The book also provides insights into virtual exchange models like Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Globally Networked Learning (GNL), demonstrating their effectiveness in fostering career skills and global readiness. This book is an essential resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners committed to advancing global engagement. It equips readers to better understand and shape the future of the internationalization of higher education in an interconnected world.

This volume examines various aspects of moral education, ethical development, and cultural identity across diverse contexts, linking philosophy, education, and cultural studies. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how moral values can be integrated into formal and informal educational settings. Chapter 1 offers a historical examination of ethics, tracing its evolution from early legal codifications in ancient civilisations to contemporary discussions in global, bioethical, and digital contexts. The chapter highlights the foundational principles of virtue, justice, and the good life, alongside the influence of medieval philosophical and theological perspectives on modern ethical theories centred on individual choice and relational ethics. In Chapter 2, the author explores the shift in ethical thought from universal, absolute principles to more pluralistic, context-sensitive frameworks, particularly from the Enlightenment to the present. The development of ethical theories, including utilitarianism, deontological ethics, and existentialism, is discussed alongside contemporary moral dilemmas such as climate change and artificial intelligence. The chapter underscores the continued relevance of moral education in addressing modern ethical challenges. Chapter 3 focuses on early childhood education, specifically the integration of environmental education and moral development. It discusses the importance of fostering values such as empathy, responsibility, and respect for nature through environmental education. The chapter presents pedagogical strategies, outdoor activities, and sustainability practices that promote critical thinking and ethical decision-making in young learners. Chapter 4 shifts attention to the perceptions of Cantonese opera among young people in Hong Kong. While not directly concerned with moral education, the study highlights how engagement with cultural heritage fosters moral values and a sense of belonging. It suggests that revitalising interest in Cantonese opera could enhance cultural identity and support moral development among young people. The fifth chapter examines the role of music education in cultivating cultural and national identity in early childhood, with a focus on Hong Kong’s public policy. The chapter explores how music education can foster an understanding of Chinese culture and support the development of cultural identity, proposing Cantonese opera as one potential strategy. It also offers recommendations for future research on integrating cultural identity into educational policy. Chapter 6 explores the role of educational storytelling in developing linguistic competence and moral values in elementary school learners. The chapter discusses how storytelling can improve listening and speaking skills while also imparting religious, national, and humanitarian values. It calls for reform in traditional teaching practices to fully utilise storytelling’s potential in fostering cognitive, social, and moral development. In Chapter 7, the author addresses the importance of qualified moral education teachers in shaping students’ ethical development. Drawing on literature and empirical evidence, the chapter outlines the skills and competencies required for effective moral education. It stresses the need for comprehensive teacher training and continuous professional development to ensure educators are equipped to foster moral reasoning and ethical reflection. Together, these chapters provide a multifaceted exploration of moral education, cultural identity, and ethical development. The volume offers valuable insights for educators, policy-makers, and researchers interested in promoting ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and moral reflection in contemporary society.

Trends in Higher Education: Trends in Higher Education: Learning from Practices Internationalization, Private Education, Entrepreneurial and Industry-Based Education and AI Adaptation presents a timely and insightful exploration into the evolving global landscape of higher education. This comprehensive volume brings together diverse scholarly perspectives and practical experiences to analyze the critical shifts shaping the sector. From digital transformation and artificial intelligence to globalization, entrepreneurship education, and the internationalization of private universities, the book examines how institutions are navigating complexity in pursuit of relevance, equity, and innovation. Drawing on case studies from countries such as Sri Lanka, China, and New Zealand, each chapter dissects a unique dimension of higher education—be it pedagogical innovation, organizational change, or industry-linked education models. Special emphasis is placed on the role of technology, the demands of the modern learner, and the strategic involvement of the private sector in expanding access and driving quality. Ideal for educators, policymakers, administrators, and researchers, this book not only reflects the current realities of higher education but also offers forward-looking strategies for sustainable development, inclusion, and global competitiveness. It is both a roadmap and a call to action—inviting readers to reimagine education as a transformative force in a rapidly changing world.

This book discusses the economic, philosophical, social and pedagogical aspects of the knowledge society. The theoretical part of the work is elaborated based on a number of theoretical approaches of renowned theorists of the knowledge economy, as well as issues closely related to it. The authors introduce the topic of the knowledge economy in the context of Industry 4.0. These are, for example, contexts related to lean production and new technologies. The authors also mention the risks that the latest industrial revolution may bring. The authors compare the views of the various experts dealing with the issue of education. The authors try to find an answer to the question of whether there is a discipline that can play an integrative role in knowledge. The authors consider philosophy to be such a discipline. It also attempts to elaborate on selected inspirational ideas of Peter Drucker. The authors seek to postulate a line of building a knowledge society in such a way that this development avoids the shortcomings pointed out, for example, by Liessmann and Adorno, the authors confront the applicability of modern pedagogical approaches in the sense of transforming a society into a knowledge society. The authors do so also with the intent of informatics realities. The authors critically reflect on selected settings of educational assessment criteria in the European Union. The authors also suggest measures that would help to improve the quality of education. The analytical part is an analysis of questions about the knowledge society and economy with renowned scholars. Among them, the applied physicist Boris Evgenevich Paton stands out. Respondents answered questions concerning the role of marketing in the knowledge economy, structural changes in society, human resource management, the education system, and other contexts. The summary and analysis of the answers focus on the agreement and differences in the respondents' answers.

In an era where public health challenges are increasingly complex, the role of Physical Education (PE) extends far beyond the development of motor skills. This essential academic text repositions PE as a critical pedagogical space for fostering comprehensive health literacy. Moving from theory to practice, the book provides a robust framework for understanding how PE curricula, teacher roles, and strategic community partnerships can collaboratively empower individuals and communities to make informed health decisions. The journey begins with a crucial terminological clarification, distinguishing between often-conflated concepts like ‘physical education,’ physical literacy,’ and ‘health literacy.’ Subsequent chapters critically examine the unique possibilities inherent in the PE setting for developing health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The text meticulously outlines the evolving role of the PE teacher as a facilitator of health literacy and explores practical strategies for embedding these competencies into curriculum design. A significant focus is placed on the power of collaboration, offering models for designing joint school-community health initiatives and strategies to overcome common institutional barriers. This book is an indispensable resource for pre-service and in-service PE teachers, teacher educators, curriculum developers, and public health professionals committed to creating sustainable, impactful health literacy programs.