Cross-border partnerships are increasingly important in twenty-first-century higher education. Despite many universities pursuing international collaborations, there has been no comprehensive synthesis of models and case studies to guide such efforts. This book addresses that gap by presenting diverse partnerships between Japanese and South African universities. Through multiple case studies, i…
This volume examines the development of the Joint Module "Comparative Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning" (COMPALL) within the context of international trends in higher education and adult education. It discusses the module's institutional and didactical structures, as well as the motivations and diversity of its participants. The book is divided into three parts: (1) Internationa…
This book delves into the evolving landscape of African higher education, examining the complex interplay between research, innovation, and internationalisation. It addresses the challenges and opportunities shaped by colonial legacies, globalisation, decolonisation, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The volume highlights the significant contributions of African scholars to global higher education and…
his scholarly volume addresses the low demonstrable effect of education research in South Africa and Africa, focusing on recommendations from scholars in various educational sub-fields. It revisits the history of research outcomes and offers informed recommendations based on in-depth investigations and analyses. The book aims to stimulate scholarly discussion on increasing the recording of the …
This open-access volume examines the multifaceted transitions refugees encounter—individual, social, and cultural—and their intersections with educational experiences. Drawing on studies from diverse national contexts, the book explores the complex relationships between individuals, culture, society, and institutions. By analyzing these transitional processes, the work aims to deepen unders…
This open-access scholarly volume offers an in-depth analysis of self-directed learning (SDL) across curriculum design, teaching practice, and academic research. Drawing on a wide range of original studies, it highlights how SDL can be strategically embedded in curricula to foster learners’ autonomy and readiness for 21st-century challenges. Grounded in constructivist, socio-constructivist, a…
This book explores methodologies and strategies for enhancing educational practices through interdisciplinary research and open science. Featuring global contributions, it shows how integrating diverse disciplines can drive innovation, improve teaching, and tackle modern educational challenges.
This book presents original research on learning through practical experience in pre-service teacher education. It reveals the student-teaching practicum—also known as work-integrated learning (WIL)—as the pivotal "elephant in the room," where theory meets real teaching environments
This edited volume examines "disciplinary struggles" in education through three intertwined perspectives. The first section explores how educational practices and institutions are inherently disciplinary in nature.