In this book, Amy Lai examines the current free speech crisis in Western universities. She studies the origin, history, and importance of freedom of speech in the university setting, and addresses the relevance and pitfalls of political correctness and microaggressions on campuses, where laws on harassment, discrimination, and hate speech are already in place, along with other concepts that hav…
This open-access volume establishes the conceptual and operational foundations of the ICILS 2023 study, designed to evaluate how well eighth-grade students are equipped for academic, professional, and civic engagement in today’s digital world. It presents a rigorous measurement framework for assessing Computer and Information Literacy (CIL)—including students' ability to investigate, crea…
History Education and Conflict Transformation explores how teaching history can support peacebuilding and reconciliation in post-conflict societies. It highlights educational strategies that promote critical thinking, empathy, and dialogue to transform historical narratives and reduce tensions.
This open access collection examines how higher education responds to the demands of the automation economy and the fourth industrial revolution. Considering significant trends in how people are learning, coupled with the ways in which different higher education institutions and education stakeholders are implementing adaptations, it looks at new programs and technological advances that are cha…
The increasing affordances of new technologies provide both new opportunities and challenges for teaching in higher education. Equipping instructors with the necessary teaching competencies to overcome these challenges in the digital era is imperative. This handbook serves as a reference for higher education stakeholders. It aims to cultivate high-quality instructors, improve higher education q…
Hacking the Academy explores how scholars are rethinking traditional academic practices through the lens of digital tools, open access, and new modes of collaboration. Born from an experimental crowdsourced initiative, the book brings together contributions from educators, researchers, librarians, and technologists who challenge the conventions of publishing, peer review, teaching, and academic…
Modul ini membahas perusakan lapisan ozon sebagai salah satu isu lingkungan global yang berdampak luas terhadap kehidupan di Bumi. Materi mencakup pengertian lapisan ozon, fungsi utamanya dalam melindungi makhluk hidup dari radiasi ultraviolet, penyebab utama kerusakannya seperti penggunaan CFC dan bahan kimia berbahaya lainnya, serta dampaknya bagi kesehatan dan lingkungan. Selain itu, modul i…
The book explores how global citizenship education (GCE) prepares students to engage with global issues like human rights, sustainability, and diversity. It examines both theory and practice, highlighting how GCE can empower learners to think critically and act responsibly in a globalized world.
This book explores the experiences of students who are the first in their family to attend university. It examines their motivations, challenges, and the impact of higher education on family relationships.
This book explores how schools can use data-driven strategies to adapt and improve in response to changing demographic trends. It highlights practical approaches for inclusive, evidence-based development in diverse educational settings.