Measuring The Unmeasurable In Education

Author : Elaine Unterhalter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429815249

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Measuring the Unmeasurable in Education by Elaine Unterhalter Pdf

Debates around quality versus quantity in education can generate controversy about how quality is measured. Many question the drive to delineate and quantify precisely what works, suggesting that much value either cannot be measured or is distorted by measurement. This book explores how we can understand measurement in areas of education policy, planning, and practice that have not previously been considered measurable. The contributors ask four main questions: What do we measure and not measure when we try to measure the unmeasurable in education? When attempts have been made to measure the unmeasurable in education, what metrics have been adopted in which contexts, and with what outcomes? Why have measures been adopted as indicators of the unmeasurable, such as human rights? And how have particular organisations approached the problem of measuring the apparently unmeasurable in education, with what epistemological, normative, and conceptual resources, and consequences? The book draws on analyses from philosophy, history, sociology, and economics, with insights from national and international contexts. The contributions consider philosophical distinctions, historical experiences, and contemporary reflections on how to refine existing approaches to measurement of poverty, capability, rights, and the benefits of education. The discussion shows how measuring the unmeasurable takes account of the inequalities, complexities and uncertainties of work in education, thus suggesting a considerable deepening of the notion of education quality and measurement. This book was originally published as a special issue of Comparative Education.

Author : MARTIN BUCK,Helena Burke,Sally Inman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135711009

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Assessing Children's Personal And Social Development by MARTIN BUCK,Helena Burke,Sally Inman Pdf

Social and personal development of pupils is an area of growing interest. However, while much has been done in relation to provision for development, there is little available on how teachers might assess the development of pupils, be it spiritual, moral, social or cultural. The contributors also examine how we might accredit such development. With provision for development on the national agenda, this title looks at the repercussions and examines the difficult issues raised by assessment and accreditation - and the problems with which teachers will inevitably be faced.

Author : Tristan McCowan,Elaine Unterhalter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350119086

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Education and International Development by Tristan McCowan,Elaine Unterhalter Pdf

Education and International Development provides an introduction to the debates on education and international development, giving an overview of the history, influential theories, key concepts, areas of achievement and emerging trends in policy and practice. Written by leading academics from Canada, India, Netherlands, South Africa, UK, USA, and New Zealand, this second edition has been fully updated in light of recent changes in the field, such as the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals and the increased focus on environmental sustainability and equality. The book includes three new chapters on private providers, decolonisation and learning outcomes as well as a range of pedagogical features including key concept boxes, biographies of influential thinkers and practitioners, further reading lists, questions for reflection and debate, and case studies from around the developing world.

Author : Matthew J. Schuelka,Christopher J. Johnstone,Gary Thomas,Alfredo J. Artiles
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526485991

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The SAGE Handbook of Inclusion and Diversity in Education by Matthew J. Schuelka,Christopher J. Johnstone,Gary Thomas,Alfredo J. Artiles Pdf

This handbook examines policy and practice from around the world with respect to broadly conceived notions of inclusion and diversity within education. It sets out to provide a critical and comprehensive overview of current thinking and debate around aspects such as inclusive education rights, philosophy, context, policy, systems, and practices for a global audience. This makes it an ideal text for researchers and those involved in policy-making, as well as those teaching in classrooms today. Chapters are separated across three key parts: Part I: Conceptualizations and Possibilities of Inclusion and Diversity in Education Part II: Inclusion and Diversity in Educational Practices, Policies, and Systems Part III: Inclusion and Diversity in Global and Local Educational Contexts

Author : MARTIN BUCK,Helena Burke,Sally Inman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135711016

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Assessing Children's Personal And Social Development by MARTIN BUCK,Helena Burke,Sally Inman Pdf

Social and personal development of pupils is an area of growing interest. However, while much has been done in relation to provision for development, there is little available on how teachers might assess the development of pupils, be it spiritual, moral, social or cultural. The contributors also examine how we might accredit such development. With provision for development on the national agenda, this title looks at the repercussions and examines the difficult issues raised by assessment and accreditation - and the problems with which teachers will inevitably be faced.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004431171

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Inclusive Education: Global Issues and Controversies by Anonim Pdf

This volume brings together some thought provoking discussions on inclusive education within the current education climate. Is inclusive education worth pursuing or is the fervour for its implementation subsiding as the realities of its challenges are understood?

Author : Sally Inman,Martin Buck,Helena Burke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0750707615

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Assessing Personal and Social Development by Sally Inman,Martin Buck,Helena Burke Pdf

Social and personal development of pupils is an area of growing interest. However, while much has been done in relation to provision for development, there is little available on how teachers might assess the development of pupils, be it spiritual, moral, social or cultural. The contributors also examine how we might accredit such development. With provision for development on the national agenda, this title looks at the repercussions and examines the difficult issues raised by assessment and accreditation - and the problems with which teachers will inevitably be faced.

Author : Graciela H. Tonon
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030215514

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Teaching Quality of Life in Different Domains by Graciela H. Tonon Pdf

This is the first volume addressing the importance of teaching quality of life theory and methodology in different domains: social sciences, philosophy, sociology, political science, marketing, education, urbanism, statistics, economics, online learning, public health, sports, and constraint contexts in terms of their relationship with the Capability Approach. The chapters are written by important authors from Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Oceania, and present the syllabus and references of courses, making this volume important and necessary to university professors, students as well as teachers in general.

Author : Shukran Abd. Rahman
Publisher : Penerbit USM
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : EDUCATION
ISBN : 9789674610784

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Developments in Higher Education: National Strategies and Global Perspectives (Penerbit USM) by Shukran Abd. Rahman Pdf

Developments in Higher Education: National Strategies and Global Perspectivesbrings together a collection of meticulously researched articles, providing insights into the changing nature of higher education through internationalisation and its consequent impact on the futures of higher education. These articles are intended for academics, policymakers and researchers in higher education to enhance their understanding, leading ultimately to sustainable human capital development. The book seeks to present a comprehensive discussion on internationalisation as a variable in higher education, and hence, derive alternative futures of higher education systems. It also suggests a different perspective regarding the appraisal of higher learning institutions and the subsequent influence on policy recommendations. Many of these important aspects are gathered together under topics such as “Internationalising Higher Education: A Malaysian Perspective”, “Rankings and Policy Contradictions: Is It Time to Move Beyond Rankings?” and “Campuses 2060: Four Futures of Higher Education in Four Alternative Futures of Society”. This book is recommended to anyone seeking to further enhance their knowledge in higher education, especially in regards to policymaking.

Author : Michael S. Firstenberg,Stanislaw P. Stawicki
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781839697319

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Medical Education for the 21st Century by Michael S. Firstenberg,Stanislaw P. Stawicki Pdf

Medical education has undergone a substantial transformation from the traditional models of the basic classroom, laboratory, and bedside that existed up to the late 20th century. The focus of this text is to review the spectrum of topics that are essential to the training of 21st-century healthcare providers. Modern medical education goes beyond learning physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and how they apply to patient care. Contemporary medical education models incorporate multiple dimensions, including digital information management, social media platforms, effective teamwork, emotional and coping intelligence, simulation, as well as advanced tools for teaching both hard and soft skills. Furthermore, this book also evaluates the evolving paradigm of how teachers can teach and how students can learn – and how the system evaluates success.

Author : Marvelene C. Moore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351570558

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Critical Essays in Music Education by Marvelene C. Moore Pdf

This volume of essays references traditional and contemporary thought on theory and practice in music education for all age groups, from the very young to the elderly. The material spans a broad range of subject areas from history and philosophy to art and music, and addresses issues such as curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, as well as current issues in technology and performance standards. Written by leading researchers and educators from diverse countries and cultures, this selection of previously published articles, research studies and book chapters is representative of the most frequently discussed and debated topics in the profession. This volume, which documents the importance of lifelong learning, is an indispensable reference work for specialists in the field of music education.

Author : Kristján Kristjánsson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317619079

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Aristotelian Character Education by Kristján Kristjánsson Pdf

This book provides a reconstruction of Aristotelian character education, shedding new light on what moral character really is, and how it can be highlighted, measured, nurtured and taught in current schooling. Arguing that many recent approaches to character education understand character in exclusively amoral, instrumentalist terms, Kristjánsson proposes a coherent, plausible and up-to-date concept, retaining the overall structure of Aristotelian character education. After discussing and debunking popular myths about Aristotelian character education, subsequent chapters focus on the practical ramifications and methodologies of character education. These include measuring virtue and morality, asking whether Aristotelian character education can salvage the effects of bad upbringing, and considering implications for teacher training and classroom practice. The book rejuvenates time-honoured principles of the development of virtues in young people, at a time when ‘character’ features prominently in educational agendas and parental concerns over school education systems. Offering an interdisciplinary perspective which draws from the disciplines of education, psychology, philosophy and sociology, this book will appeal to researchers, academics and students wanting a greater insight into character education.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1006 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Education
ISBN : CUB:U183048547347

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Research in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joanne McEachen,Matthew Kane
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781544330815

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Measuring Human Return by Joanne McEachen,Matthew Kane Pdf

Measure what matters for deeper learning Getting at the heart of what matters for students is key to deeper learning that connects with their lives, but what good is knowing what matters without also understanding how to bring it to life? What does it really take to know who students are, what they are truly learning, and why? Measuring Human Return solves this dilemma with a comprehensive, systematic process for measuring deeper learning outcomes. Educators will learn to assess students’ self-understanding, knowledge, competencies, and connections through vignettes, case studies, learning experiences and tools. The book helps readers: Develop key system capabilities to build the foundation for sustainable engagement, measurement, and change Discover five comprehensive "frames" for measuring deeper learning Engage in the process of collaborative inquiry Commit to the central, active role of learners by engaging them as partners in every aspect of their learning Discover how to take an authentic, formative, and inquiry-driven approach to measuring the outcomes that drive deeper learning. The book really hits the mark. The best thing about it is the in-depth discussion of systems. It is with great pleasure that I read and re-read this book. It delivers a good combination of big vision with specific strategies and techniques. Jeff Beaudry, Professor, Educational Leadership; University of Southern Maine; Portland, ME This is just what we need in our district. This engaging book will help Change Teams support their systems to effectively measure deeper learning. Readers will be drawn in by great examples from around the globe of educators putting students first. This energizing book calls us to take action for all of our students today and for our future. Charisse Berner, Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum; Bellingham Public Schools; Bellingham, WA

Author : Olga Viberg,Ioana Jivet,Pedro J. Muñoz-Merino,Maria Perifanou,Tina Papathoma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 795 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031426827

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Responsive and Sustainable Educational Futures by Olga Viberg,Ioana Jivet,Pedro J. Muñoz-Merino,Maria Perifanou,Tina Papathoma Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2023, held in Aveiro, Portugal, in September 2023. The 34 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. Additionally, 24 posters and 16 demonstration papers were included in the proceedings. The papers focus on sustainable teaching and learning practices in the post-pandemic educational ecosystem.