Lessons From Estonia S Education Success Story

Author : Peeter Mehisto,Maie Kitsing
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000608649

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Lessons from Estonia’s Education Success Story by Peeter Mehisto,Maie Kitsing Pdf

This book explores how Estonia, despite high levels of poverty, has transformed its education system to become Europe’s top performer on PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). The engaging narrative uncovers reforms, mistakes and lessons learnt that have been harnessed to create a high-performing, high-equity education system, which includes social and education policies fostering equity, inclusion, learner autonomy, as well as schoolteacher and principal professionalism, autonomy and responsibility. It unearths how easy access to a wide range of data such as perceptions of well-being, autonomy and connectedness, in addition to examination results, builds internal and external accountability, and contributes to collective stakeholder efficacy. Grounded in research from Estonia and beyond, this is an ideal read for educators, administrators, academics, university students, change agents and parents interested in school system improvement. As equity, equality and inclusion are core drivers of the Estonian education system, this book would also be of interest to those working in social justice, inclusion and diversity.

Author : Ian Menter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781040123669

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The Reform of Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Space by Ian Menter Pdf

This book draws on scholarly expertise across the former Soviet Union to provide a comparative analysis of the policies and practices that are discussed within the context of global reform of teacher education. Divided into three parts, chapters of this book discuss the context behind economic and political reform across the former Soviet Union, and the resulting change that has occurred within teacher education systems within the 15 republics that now exist in this ‘post- Soviet space’. Offering a complex and nuanced account of ‘vernacular globalisation’, the book discusses the significant contribution that teacher education can make to the process of nationbuilding. In doing so, this truly international volume offers fresh insights and original perspectives on this dynamic educational landscape. Being the first comprehensive account of reforms in all 15 nations that emerged in the post- Soviet world, this book will be of interest to students, scholars, and academics in the fields of teacher education, international, and comparative education, and education policy and politics. It should also be of relevance to teacher educators and policymakers around the world more broadly.

Author : Pandey, Umesh Chandra,Indrakanti, Verlaxmi
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522526254

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Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions by Pandey, Umesh Chandra,Indrakanti, Verlaxmi Pdf

Technology has broadened learning opportunities for students in the modern age. No longer limited by proximity and location, learners can utilize online education environments to attain their advanced degrees. Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the development of e-learning programs and other technologies in university settings. Highlighting numerous topics such as quality assurance, learning measurement, and skill training, this book is ideally designed for administrators, teachers, academics, researchers, and professionals interested in emerging trends for open and distance education.

Author : Dejian Liu,Ronghuai Huang,Bojan Lalic,Haijun Zeng,Nikola Zivlak
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811568794

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Comparative Analysis of ICT in Education Between China and Central and Eastern European Countries by Dejian Liu,Ronghuai Huang,Bojan Lalic,Haijun Zeng,Nikola Zivlak Pdf

This book presents the status quo of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education, with a focus on China and the 17 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs), including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia (the “17+1” cooperation mechanism, as an incubator for pragmatic trans-regions cooperation platform, created by China and the 17 CEECs). With recent advances in ICT in China and the CEECs, it has assumed increasingly important roles in education, including the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning, as well as the promotion of equity in education. The significant contribution of ICT in education is an enabler to achieving the goals of the “17+1 cooperation” mechanism between China and the CEECs, which has attracted considerable attention worldwide, given fresh impetus to cooperation between the two parties, and opened a new chapter in China-CEEC cooperation. The contributors, all of whom hail from these 18 countries, describe the state-of-the-art of ICT in education in their respective country, and focus on three major aspects, namely: the country profile, general status of education development, and ICT in education. In turn, leading experts in educational informatization research compare the situations in different countries. Taken together, the papers offer valuable insights for policymakers and educators on how to integrate ICT into educational processes, and on inter-regional cooperation with regard to ICT in education.

Author : Peeter Mehisto,Fred Genesee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107450486

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Building Bilingual Education Systems by Peeter Mehisto,Fred Genesee Pdf

A collaborative series with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education highlighting leading-edge research across Teacher Education, International Education Reform and Language Education.

Author : Serap Kurbanoğlu,Joumana Boustany,Sonja Špiranec,Esther Grassian,Diane Mizrachi,Loriene Roy,Tolga Çakmak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319521626

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Information Literacy: Key to an Inclusive Society by Serap Kurbanoğlu,Joumana Boustany,Sonja Špiranec,Esther Grassian,Diane Mizrachi,Loriene Roy,Tolga Çakmak Pdf

This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 4th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2016, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in October 2016. The 52 full and 19 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 259 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: inclusive society and democracy; employability and workplace; various literacies; reading preference: print vs electronic; theoretical aspects; higher education; discipline based studies; research methods; children and youth; country based studies; academic libraries; librarians; and teaching methods and instruction.

Author : Thierry Burger-Helmchen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789535100690

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Entrepreneurship by Thierry Burger-Helmchen Pdf

What are the differences between an entrepreneur and a manager? According to Schumpeter, the main difference lies in the entrepreneur's ideas, creativity, and vision of the world. These differences enable him to create new combinations, to change existing business models, and to innovate. Those innovations can take several forms: products, processes, and organizations to name a few. In this book, an array of international researchers take a look at the visions and actions of innovative entrepreneurs to be at the source of new ideas and to foster new relationships between different actors to change the existing business models.

Author : Giovanni Razzu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317327950

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Gender Inequality in the Eastern European Labour Market by Giovanni Razzu Pdf

Under communism there was, in the countries of Eastern Europe, a high level of gender equality in the labour market, particularly in terms of high participation rates by women. The transition from communism has upset this situation, with different impacts in the different countries. This book presents a comprehensive overview of gender and the labour market since the fall of communism in a wide range of Eastern European countries. Each country chapter describes the nature of inequality in the particular country, and goes on to examine the factors responsible for this, including government policies, changing social attitudes, levels of educational attainment and the impact of motherhood. Overall, the book provides an interesting comparison to the situation in Western developed countries, outlining differences and similarities. No one single Eastern European model emerges while, as in Western developed countries, a range of experiences and trends is the norm.

Author : Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Busc,,Prof. Dr. Tilo Wendler,Martin Steinicke
Publisher : Academic Conferences International Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781912764792

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ECEL 2020 19th European Conference on e-Learning by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Busc,,Prof. Dr. Tilo Wendler,Martin Steinicke Pdf

Author : Martin Slattery
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040032558

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Education Strategy in a Changing Society by Martin Slattery Pdf

Placing the UK in a global context, this book engages with the emerging international debate on the future of education in the 21st century. It examines the post-pandemic paradigm shift in educational practice in countries around the world and presents international case studies of emerging future practice. However, while it embraces the global context and the mega-forces therein, it is specifically focused on the challenges for education in England today and the potential strategies for moving forward to the all-inclusive, personalised, smarter and lifelong learning needed for tomorrow. In doing so, it explores how the new curriculum models, new approaches to pedagogy and new educational technology, such as AI and even robotics, might help to transform education in England, help “level-up” learning and help younger generations cope not only with the future as we know it but also the future that we don’t. This book will appeal to policymakers, students and scholars interested in the sociology of education, education policy, international education, international development and future studies, as well as those with a general interest in Education in the future.

Author : Charles S. White
Publisher : IAP
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781641133401

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Democracy's Discontent and Civic Learning by Charles S. White Pdf

Around the globe, democracy is under assault. For a dozen years, global freedom has followed a downward slope, according to Freedom House. Once viewed as the world’s model of freedom, the United States has slipped in world ratings of democracy. For a rising portion of the world’s population, faith in democracy is flagging. At the same time, a wave of nationalism and xenophobia is rising in the West, questioning democracy’s ability to meet the needs of its citizens. The contributors to this volume examine democracy’s discontent from a variety of perspectives. What forces have produced the extreme partisanship and polarization roiling America’s civic life and politics? How has today’s populist movement challenged democratic norms and institutions? What role has social media played in democracy’s discontent and its defense? How do we overcome persistent racism in the face of emboldened White supremacist and anti-immigrant agitation? Across the pages of this book, teachers, teacher educators, and education policy makers will recognize a common theme in responding to democracy’s discontent – the need to rebuild the nation’s civic infrastructure. Research on best practices in civic learning and engagement serve as a guide to transforming how we prepare citizens for democratic deliberation and civic action. Creative and effective teaching materials and approaches await only the will to invest the needed time and support. Repairing our civic infrastructure will help to restore confidence in our civic capabilities and trust in our ability to work together for the public good. Without a serious recommitment to the civic mission of schools, the nation will be ill prepared to defend against those within and beyond our borders who are intent on undermining democracy.

Author : Russell Grigg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000590371

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Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher by Russell Grigg Pdf

This fully updated third edition of Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher includes new material on blended learning, pedagogical leadership and teaching entrepreneurial skills. It offers comprehensive coverage of all the key topics that engage primary teachers, including planning, meeting curriculum demands, promoting positive behaviour, assessment, engaging with parents, research, and professional development. Throughout, Russell Grigg draws on theory, research, and case studies of classroom practice to discuss what it takes to become an outstanding primary teacher, making this essential reading for raising pupils’ standards of achievement through high quality teaching. How do primary teachers who excel in their work approach topics such as planning and assessment? What strategies do they use to inspire pupils when teaching English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects? How do they keep on top of everything in managing workload and still get the best from pupils? These are the kinds of questions that this revised third edition addresses. It includes: • more than sixty ground-breaking infographics to convey key points in a highly accessible way • discussion of recent curriculum changes in the UK and the implications for high quality teaching • tried-and-tested classroom strategies, points for reflection and further research to bridge theory and practice • key concepts and international views on topics such as creativity, teachers’ well-being, and assessment • reflections on the lessons from the recent pandemic such as the need for a robust digital pedagogy • extensive references for further research. Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher has been updated to reflect significant changes in the context within which primary teachers operate both in the educational system and broader society. Providing a complete guide to the notion and practices of outstanding teaching, this a vital reference for trainee teachers, NQTs, and more experienced practitioners who aspire to excellence in their teaching.

Author : John Greene
Publisher : John Greene
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9798823761123

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Cardano for the Masses by John Greene Pdf

*** Updated January 2024) *** Ada (ADA) is a native cryptocurrency that runs on Cardano, a third- generation, decentralized public blockchain that aims to protect user privacy, while remaining flexible for regulation. Cardano is spearheaded by Charles Hoskinson who began in crypto with his course Bitcoin or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Crypto. He subsequently went on to be a co-founder of BitShares and Ethereum before co-founding Cardano in 2015. Cardano is named after Gerolamo Cardano, an influential mathematician in the Renaissance. The platform aims to solve three issues with traditional cryptocurrencies: Sustainability, Scalability & Interoperability. This book is mainly for Cardano newcomers. It does not go deep into the weeds of the technical research papers, nor explore concepts in great detail. The goal is to give a broad overview of Cardano with explainers from Everipedia and Charles Hoskinson quotes where relevant. "This is a super-impressive piece of work on #Cardano from John Greene. Congratulations. And thank you. Every self-respecting kindle (or bookshelf) needs to sport one this summer" - Tim Harrison, IOG VP Community & Ecosystem Communications "This is the Bible of Cardano" - Kristian Portz, NMKR COO "I love this book and you will too!" - Jason Appleton (Crypto Crow) "Thanks for making my dreams available to the masses" - Charles Hoskinson, IOG CEO & Founder For more details, see www.CardanoBook.com

Author : Nuno Crato
Publisher : Springer
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 303059033X

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Improving a Country's Education by Nuno Crato Pdf

1. 18 Years of PISA Results - 66 Years of International Testing.- 2. PISA Australia - Excellence and Equity?- 3. Chile.- 4. Estonia.- 5. SuccessThrough Equity - The Finish Way in Education. 6. Polish Education Reforms and Evidence from International Assesments.- 7. The PISA Effect on Protugal's Education.- 8. The Evidence Provided by International Large-scale Assessments about the Spanish Education System: Why Nobody Listens Despite all the Noise?

Author : Anna Fruhstorfer,Michael Hein
Publisher : Springer
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783658137625

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Constitutional Politics in Central and Eastern Europe by Anna Fruhstorfer,Michael Hein Pdf

The contributions to this edited volume discuss constitutional politics in 20 Central and Eastern European countries. The country chapters describe all constitutional amendments and new constitutions after the first post-communist constitution-making, all failed amendment attempts, and the political discourses about constitutional politics. Framed by a broad comparative chapter, the country studies are embedded in the established literature on constitutional politics. The book thus provides a better understanding of constitutional politics in the region and beyond.