The book explores the remarkable resilience of students in higher education, emphasizing their intrinsic will to learn despite facing anxiety and uncertainty. It challenges conventional views that prioritize skills and predetermined outcomes by focusing on concepts such as authenticity, voice, and inspiration. The author argues that sustaining this will to learn is crucial for student commitment and success, proposing a transformative approach to teaching that prioritizes nurturing students' motivation over merely imparting knowledge or skills.
Focusing on the conditions and possibilities influencing universities, this book provides insights into specific concepts of higher education that can guide policy and strategic decisions. It serves as an essential resource for university leaders, senior managers, and postgraduate students engaged in the study of higher education policy and practice, offering a comprehensive understanding of the university's role and potential.
"Daddy, tell us a story." That is what my sister and I would tell our father as he tucked us into bed each night.The stories were always about London, Siberia, China or Japan. We realized, as we grew older that these were true stories of a great adventure he had experienced.This book is a historical novel based on the true story of a young deserter from the British Army during the little known Allied Intervention into Russia and Siberia after the Russian Revolution, during 1918 and 1919.
Focusing on the evolving concept of higher education, this book explores various ideas about the university's current state and potential future. It evaluates these conceptions through a classification system and reflects on the limitations and possibilities of imagination in academia. Essential for anyone involved in higher education—students, researchers, or policymakers—this work offers critical insights into the planning and delivery of university education.
The book explores the evolving nature of the university, examining its definition and future possibilities. Ron Barnett challenges readers to consider the essence of a university and the potential transformations it may undergo. Through critical analysis, he delves into the ideas and structures that shape higher education, prompting reflection on the institution's role in society and its adaptability to changing contexts.
Explores a world beyond information accumulation, stressing meaningful
engagement with existence. This book examines philosophical differences
between Boss and Zorba, following the development of their friendship in Zorba
the Greek.
The book addresses the overlooked yet crucial aspect of higher education: the curriculum. It highlights the rapid changes occurring in curricula, often driven by market demands, which risks creating a fragmented educational experience. Emphasizing the need for a curriculum that centers on student development, it advocates for imaginative designs that foster creativity and engagement. Based on research from UK universities, it presents a compelling argument for rethinking higher education to better prepare students for the complexities of the twenty-first century.
The book critiques the current state of universities, highlighting their failure to meet potential and responsibilities in a rapidly evolving world. Ronald Barnett discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the purpose of higher education and its relationship with society, advocating for a reevaluation of universities to better address contemporary challenges.
The World Library of Educationalists features curated collections by international experts, showcasing their most significant works throughout their careers. This compilation includes extracts from books, key articles, and major theoretical and practical contributions, all presented in a single volume. It allows readers to explore the central themes of each expert's work and understand their impact on the evolution of the educational field.
"Providing a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of higher education, through the lens of ecological realism, this text presents an imaginative way through the field and leads it into new areas. Each chapter takes the form of a short essay, tackling a particular topic such as values, knowledge, teaching, critical thinking, and social justice. It also examines key issues including academic freedom, the digital university and the Anthropocene, and draws on classic as well as contemporary texts in the field. Composed of five parts, the book travels on a compelling journey: Part one identifies foundations of the field, distinguishing between the ideas of university and higher education. Part two examines key concepts, including research, culture and reason. Part three focuses on higher education as a set of educational practices and being a student. Part four is concerned with the university as an institution and includes the matters of leadership and the spirit of the university. Part five turns to the university in the world, and argues for an ecological perspective. Written in a lively and accessible style, and ideal for anyone coming to the field for the first time but also of interest to experienced scholars, this book offers sightings of new possibilities for higher education and the university"--
