This open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview o…
Vocabulary knowledge has long been correlated with reading proficiency; however, national surveys show that student vocabulary growth has, at best, stagnated. This volume provides new insights into vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary teaching
This open access volume explores how a “values and valuing” perspective can enhance mathematics pedagogy by integrating cognitive, affective, and cultural dimensions. It demonstrates that teaching mathematics is not solely about reasoning, but also about emotions, cultural context, and peer interactions. Featuring contributions from global scholars, the book addresses topics such as uncover…
Using Social Theory in Higher Education offers an accessible introduction to key social theoretical frameworks that are used to explore and understand issues in higher education. The book brings together leading scholars to explain how a wide range of theoretical approaches – including Bourdieu, Foucault, Habermas, Butler, and others – can be applied to analyze the structures, practices, an…
The use of technology in upper secondary mathematics education is a multifaceted topic. This topical survey addresses several dimensions of the topic and attempts at referring to international research studies as it is written by a team of several authors from five countries of three different continents.
This book explores the integration and impact of various technologies in lower secondary mathematics education. It examines how tools such as calculators, dynamic geometry software, and digital learning platforms are used to enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts and improve engagement in the classroom. The contributors analyze both the pedagogical benefits and challenges of t…
Universities, Innovation and the Economy explores the growing importance of universities as key players in the innovation system and their evolving relationship with the economy. The book examines how universities contribute to economic development not only through the education of skilled labor but also through research, technological advancement, and knowledge transfer.
This book examines the transitions taking place in mathematics education from school to tertiary level, as well as from traditional to modern curricula. It explores how changes in educational systems, social structures, and economic demands affect the teaching and learning of mathematics.
This book explores how anticipation—the ability to imagine, evaluate, and prepare for possible futures—can transform decision-making in the 21st century. Developed in partnership with UNESCO, it introduces Futures Literacy as a key capability for navigating uncertainty
This book examines how time shapes the global transfer of education policies. It introduces seven temporal dimensions—such as timing, pacing, and historical layering—that influence how reforms are adopted, adapted, or resisted across different countries.