This edited volume captures proceedings from the World Learning Summit and LINQ Conference held in June 2017 (Kristiansand, Norway), confronting how educational institutions at all levels are adapting to an ever-accelerating wave of digital transformatio
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Scottish education system, highlighting its distinctiveness within the UK context. It examines recent developments in legislation and practice, drawing comparisons with the English system. Key topics include administration and management, professional competence of teachers, early years education provision, the National Curriculum in Scotland, …
This book offers a significant contribution to the growing conversation about the role of big data in education. It presents a multidisciplinary approach, featuring diverse perspectives from international scholars and industry experts. The chapters engage in both research- and industry-informed discussions on the integration of big data in education, particularly concerning large-scale and ongo…
Education and Climate Change critically examines the role of education in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for transformative learning to confront environmental and social challenges.
This edited volume offers a comparative analysis of adult education and lifelong learning across Europe and beyond. It draws on discussions from the 2015 Würzburg Winter School, examining educational policies, professionalization of adult educators, learner participation, quality assurance, and guidance and counselling in adult education. Each chapter delves into specific sub‑topics—such a…
Social and Political Dimensions of Mathematics Education: Current Thinking, edited by Murad Jurdak, Renuka Vithal, Elizabeth de Freitas, Peter Gates, and David Kollosche, critically examines five key areas where mathematics education intersects with social and political issues.