The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Higher Education 1st Edition by Malcolm Tight ISBN 0415327644 9780415327640

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ISBN 10: 0415327644
ISBN 13: 9780415327640
Author: Malcolm Tight

The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Higher Education provides a balanced selection of the last few years’ writing on the topic, offering anyone with an interest in higher education an essential reference work.
The editor uses his experience to present a range of articles illustrating the variety of methodological approaches and theoretical frameworks that have been applied to the study of higher education. Journal articles from Europe, Australia and Asia cover the following key themes:

• teaching and learning
• course design
• student experience
• quality
• system policy
• institutional management
• academic writing
• knowledge.

This ground-breaking Reader reflects the range of perspectives that contribute to higher education research. It aims to support the growth of higher education as an emerging field of study.

The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in Higher Education 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Theories and Concepts of Higher Education

Chapter 1: The Purpose of Higher Education

• The Role and Function of Higher Education in Society
• The Debate over Educational Aims: Knowledge vs. Skills
• Social Mobility and Higher Education

Chapter 2: Theories of Learning in Higher Education

• Behaviourist, Cognitive, and Constructivist Approaches
• Social Learning and Experiential Learning
• Application of Learning Theories in Higher Education

Chapter 3: Knowledge, Research, and Scholarship

• The Nature of Academic Knowledge
• The Relationship between Teaching and Research
• The Evolution of Scholarship in Higher Education

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Part II: Policy and Governance in Higher Education

Chapter 4: Higher Education Policy

• The Development of National and International Policies
• Government Influence on Universities
• The Impact of Policy on Access and Equality

Chapter 5: Governance and Management in Higher Education

• University Governance Structures
• Leadership Styles and Institutional Change
• The Role of Academics and Administrators

Chapter 6: Globalization and Higher Education

• The Internationalization of Higher Education
• Global Rankings and Competition Among Universities
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Challenges

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Part III: Access and Equity in Higher Education

Chapter 7: Access to Higher Education

• Factors Affecting University Access: Social, Economic, and Political
• Policies for Increasing Participation among Underrepresented Groups
• The Role of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Chapter 8: Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education

• Understanding Social Justice in the Context of Higher Education
• The Role of Affirmative Action and Diversity Initiatives
• Addressing Gender, Racial, and Class Inequalities in Higher Education

Chapter 9: Student Experience and Engagement

• Students as Active Participants in Learning
• The Impact of Campus Culture and Extracurricular Activities
• Student Mental Health and Well-Being

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Part IV: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Chapter 10: Curriculum Design and Development

• Theories and Models of Curriculum Development
• Integrating Theory and Practice in Course Design
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching

Chapter 11: Teaching Strategies and Methods

• Innovative Teaching Techniques and Pedagogies
• Active Learning and Technology in the Classroom
• Online Education and Blended Learning

Chapter 12: Assessment and Evaluation

• Types of Assessment in Higher Education
• The Role of Formative and Summative Assessment
• Student Feedback and Quality Assurance

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Part V: The Future of Higher Education

Chapter 13: The Changing Landscape of Higher Education

• The Impact of Technology on Universities
• New Models of Higher Education and Alternative Credentials
• The Future of Traditional Universities

Chapter 14: The Role of Higher Education in Society

• Universities and Their Social Responsibility
• The Impact of Higher Education on Economic and Social Development
• Universities and the Public Good

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Conclusion

• Summary of Key Issues in Higher Education
• Future Directions for Research and Policy
• Closing Thoughts on the Changing Nature of Higher Education

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