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Preparing for the 2024 California Clinical Social Work Law & Ethics Exam
by Benjamin E. CaldwellPrepare yourself effectively for the California LCSW Law & Ethics Exam with the leading study guide. With a summary of key knowledge, practice exams (one full-length and one mini) with rationales, test-taking strategy, and anxiety management, this book is the test prep you need to help you succeed. Updated to 2024 state law, including changes in elder and dependent adult abuse reporting, involuntary hospitalization, conservatorship, privileged communications, and more. 20 of the 100+ total practice questions are new to this edition.
Instructional Design Unleashed: Unlocking Professional Learning Potential with UX, Agile and AI Methods (Design Thinking)
by Ankita Jiyani MangtaniDive into the expansive realm of instructional design and explore a rich tapestry of effective strategies and practical techniques. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of insights bridging the theoretical foundations of instructional design with hands-on, actionable methods to elevate learning experiences. After reviewing the fundamentals, you’ll unravel the essence of instructional design, what it entails, and how its principles can be harnessed. Your journey then delves into the scientific underpinnings of learning in professional settings, dissecting pivotal concepts such as cognitive load, cognitive load theory (CLT), learning styles, and modalities. The guide extends its reach to address inclusivity, promoting equitable practices, and mitigating unconscious bias during the design of learning courses and environments. With a solid foundation in place, you’ll examine key frameworks specific to learning and instructional design, including the tried-and-true methodologies of ADDIE, SAM, and ARCS. Going beyond the conventional, the guide widens its lens to incorporate broader methodologies, such as user-experience (UX), Agile methodologies, storyboarding, and gamification, all prevalent in the tech industry. It also delves into virtual learning environments and the nuances of creating effective online learning experiences and contemplates the revolutionary impact of generative AI on reshaping this space. With a forward-looking perspective, Instructional Design Unleashed anticipates and navigates the potential changes and innovations that AI can introduce, positioning instructional designers at the forefront of the evolving landscape of educational technology. What You’ll Learn Uncover the scientific foundations of learning and their seamless integration into the learning experience. Explore practical methodologies and techniques that can be readily applied to enhance your learning projects. Study the vast potential of generative AI within the realms of e-learning and virtual learning environments. Unlock the innovative possibilities for the future of educational technology. Who This Book Is For Instructional designers, eLearning developers, educators, trainers, app developers, UX designers, and anyone involved in creating effective learning experiences.
Open Source Intelligence Techniques: Resources for Searching and Analyzing Online Information
by Michael BazzellNew (2022) 9th Edition contains many updated techniques, scripts, and tools! It is time to look at OSINT in a different way. For many years, and within previous editions of this book, we have relied on external resources to supply our search tools, virtual environments, and investigation techniques. We have seen this protocol fail us when services shut down, websites disappear, and custom resources are dismantled due to outside pressures. <p><p>This book aims to correct our dilemma. We will take control of our investigative resources and become self-reliant. There will be no more need for online search tools; we will make and host our own locally. We will no longer seek pre-built virtual machines; we will create and configure our own. This book puts the power back in your hands. <p><p>The new OSINT professional must be self-sustaining and possess their own tools and resources. You will become a more proficient subject matter expert who will be armed with the knowledge and readiness to articulate the sources of your findings. <p><p>This new ninth edition contains hundreds of pages which have been updated to keep your OSINT investigative methods fresh. It includes new online and offline search tools; a new Linux OSINT virtual machine with pre-built scripts; and tutorials to replicate all Linux OSINT tools within Mac and Windows operating systems. Brand-new search methods for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others ensure you have the latest techniques within your online investigation arsenal. An entire section is devoted to Methodology, Workflow, Documentation, and Ethics which provides a clear game plan for your next active investigation.
180 Days of Reading for Eighth Grade
by Monika Davies Michelle WertmanThis book provides learning activities that build confidence with reading and writing - Incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts - Makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support quick and easy - Includes a complete answer key to assess and diagnose student understanding Parents appreciate the grade-appropriate reading passages and meaningful topics that children will enjoy. The daily reading practice in this activity book is ideal for homeschool, to reinforce learning at school, or to prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on these daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The standards-based activities are great for classroom or at-home learning. The activities can also be used for differentiation and to address learning gaps.
CISCO CCNA 200-301 Complete Exam Preparation - NEW: Pass your CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 200-301 Certification from your first try.
by Georgio DaccachePass your CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) 200-301 Certification on your first try. The exam’s duration is 120 minutes and you can expect about 100-120 questions. Prepare with complete practice tests designed for candidates who want to pass the new CCNA 200-301 certification. CCNA 200-301 is the new industry standard networking certification for network administrators, engineers and data center operations. This New Book contains 2 complete Exclusive and New practice tests of 120 questions each. Each practice test includes typical CCNA exam questions. Know what to expect and prepare yourself for exam day. So, this new book contains over 240 new and exclusive questions to see how prepared you are for the real test. This book is a great way to assess your readiness, and discover your weakness areas. The exams were compiled by Experts team whom have all passed the official exams. This new preparation book covers all the exam domains.
11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math to Students Who Have Given Up on Learning
by Jordan B. SmithAs a special needs teacher, your time is already limited. From meetings to paperwork, there is little time left for actual teaching. Do you really have time to do more? These 11 strategies aren’t about doing more. It’s about getting the most out of your students most effectively and practically. They will enable students to develop a deep love of math and skills they can take with them for other subjects and into adulthood. No matter the level of despondency among your students, "11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math to Students Who Have Given Up on Learning" equips you with the tools to revitalize your passion for math. Turn your classroom into a dynamic hub of exploration and discovery, and witness the joy of learning rekindled among your students. If you're ready to transform your math teaching journey and empower every student to succeed, this book adds to your collection of math teaching books.
The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License: Comprehensive Preparation for all FCC General Class Exam Questions July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
by Michael BurnetteEverything you need to prepare for your General Class ham license. Covers every question on the General exam. Memorizing 400+ random answers is hard -- and boring. Learning is easy! <p><p>If you've made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the General Class License, great! General is certainly more challenging than Technician, but The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the General Class exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. <p><p>Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. <p><p>To get your General Class license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The General license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 400. Memorizing the answers to 400+ disconnected questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your upgrade easier by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, and you have a context for the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. <p><p>Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics. <p>• Includes every possible question and every answer <p>• Correct answers clearly marked in bold <p>• Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. <p>• All technical topics are explained in clear, plain language, often with illustrations (over 200 of them!) <p>• Step-by-step instructions to solve all the math problems <p>• Test-taking strategies <p>• Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test <p>• Written in "learning order", not just the (confusing) order of the official question bank. <p>• Covers questions that will be used through June 30, 2027. - Over 300 pages packed with information
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Study Guide 2023-2024 Psychiatric Mental Health RN ANCC© Board Certification
by Test Treasure PublicationUnlock Your Potential and Conquer the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam with the Ultimate Study Guide! Are you an aspiring psychiatric-mental health nurse determined to ace the ANCC-PMHN Exam? Looking for an all-inclusive study guide that offers more than just textbook information? Your search ends here! Introducing the "Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Study Guide 2023-2024", brought to you by Test Treasure Publication—the gold standard in exam preparation resources. Why Choose This Guide? We understand that preparing for the ANCC-PMHN Exam can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide that not only covers the essential information but also provides practical tools for effective learning. <p><p>Inside This Guide, You'll Find: <p><p>1. Brief Overview of the Exam and Its Importance: Understand the exam pattern, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, including the number of questions, scoring methodology, and its significance in the nursing profession. <p><p>2. Detailed Content Review: Dive deep into four core study sections—Assessment and Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation—each replete with individual chapters that break down complex topics into digestible bites. - Assessment and Diagnosis: Developmental Stages, Psychiatric Disorders, and more. - Planning: Cultural Competence, Treatment Planning, and more. - Implementation: Theoretical Frameworks, Medication Management, and more. - Evaluation: Legal and Ethical Considerations, Evidence-Based Practice, and more. <p><p>3. Study Schedules and Planning Advice: Tailored study plans to suit your learning style and schedule. <p><p>4. Frequently Asked Questions: Clear answers to common queries and misconceptions about the exam. <p><p>5. Test-Taking Strategies & Overcoming Test Anxiety: Effective techniques for smart exam-taking and managing stress. <p><p>6. Additional Resources: A curated list of online platforms and academic materials to supplement your study plan. <p><p>7. Final Words with Motivation: Words of encouragement and inspiration as you gear up for the big day. <p><p>8. Two Full-Length Practice Tests: Each with 100 questions and detailed answer explanations, to gauge your preparedness and sharpen your test-taking skills.
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Study Guide
by Tom TaulliBusinesses that want to stay competitive know that AI has become a crucial technology—and so do their employees looking to grow their careers. Earning Microsoft's AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals certification proves your proficiency with foundational AI concepts. This study guide equips you with the knowledge needed to pass the AI-900 exam, whether you're an IT professional, a data analyst, or a student looking to break into the AI field. Packed with clear explanations, real-world examples, exam tips, and practice questions, this comprehensive handbook is your go-to resource for mastering the Azure AI platform and advancing your career. You'll explore key exam topics, including machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI, while gaining practical insights into leveraging Azure's powerful AI tools.
ServSafe Manager Full Study Guide: Secure Your Food Service Industry Career and Master Your Exam Preparation with Up-to-Date Practice Tests to Achieve Top Scores on Your First Attempt, 1st Edition
by A.T.P.B. Academy"Servsafe Manager Full Study Guide" is your comprehensive solution designed to streamline your study process and alleviate these challenges. This guide not only simplifies the preparation but also boosts your confidence, ensuring you walk into the exam room ready and assured. Here's a glimpse of how the "Servsafe Manager Full Study Guide " will simplify your test preparation experience: - Streamlined Study Process: Focuses your efforts only on essential topics, maximizing efficiency. - Reduces Test Anxiety: Familiarizes you with the exam's format and question types, easing exam-day nerves. - Focused Content Review: Breaks down complex concepts into digestible sections to enhance learning. - 4 Full-Length Tests: Inside this manual, you will find four full-length tests containing the most up-to-date exam questions (two within the book and two online). For each question, you will find the correct answer along with its explanation. - 350+ Questions: With more than 350 practice and example questions available, you’ll have ample opportunities to sharpen your skills and solidify your understanding. Achieve Your Dream: Passing the Servsafe Manager exam is your gateway to a rewarding career in the Food Service Industry. With this guide, you're not just preparing for a test; you're setting the foundation for your future, ensuring you can enter your desired career with confidence. Take the next step towards your professional goals—invest in your success today with the Servsafe Manager Full Study Guide. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel.
English for Everyone Practice Book Level 4 Advanced: A Complete Self-Study Program (DK English for Everyone)
by DKTake your self-study English language learning a step further with the workbook to accompany the bestselling English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced.English for Everyone Level Practice Book Level 4 Advanced will help you solidify the skills you learn from the accompanying course book. Strengthen your vocabulary and grammar skills for topics such as family life, business, news, and the media, and much more.Grab your pen and work your way through hundreds of bite-sized, attractively presented exercises as you cover each topic. Activities cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs and word searches. Extensive audio materials support all teaching, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation.Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries.A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice.Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.
English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced: A Complete Self-Study Program (DK English for Everyone)
by DKTake your self-study English language learning a step further with the fourth book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level Course Book Level 4 Advanced is a complete self-study English language course for intermediate learners. The content is more challenging at this level, covering subjects such as family life, business, news, and media.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to sharpen their existing skills. English is taught at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. Extensive audio materials support all teaching, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation.Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries.A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice.Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.
English for Everyone Practice Book Level 3 Intermediate: A Complete Self-Study Program (DK English for Everyone)
by DKTake your self-study English language learning a step further with the workbook to accompany the bestselling English for Everyone Course Book Level 3 Intermediate.English for Everyone Level Practice Book Level 3 Intermediate will help you solidify the skills you learn from the accompanying course book. Strengthen your vocabulary and grammar skills for topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, relationships, problem solving, and much more.This course book has eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations, keeping content straightforward for easy learning. Activities cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, word searches, and much more. All teaching is supported by extensive audio materials, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation.Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries.A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice.Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.
English for Everyone Course Book Level 3 Intermediate (DK English for Everyone)
by DKTake your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level Course Book Level 3 Intermediate is a complete self-study English language course for intermediate learners. It introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem-solving.This course book has eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations, keeping content straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills. All teaching is supported by extensive audio materials, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation.Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries.A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice.Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.
Understanding-Oriented Pedagogy to Strengthen Plagiarism-Free Academic Writing: Findings From Studies in China
by Yin ZhangThis book discusses the plagiarism-free academic writing in higher education. It demonstrates how to orchestrate an understanding-oriented pedagogy (including the teaching of plagiarism and source use) in order to facilitate plagiarism-free academic writing among undergraduates by revealing studies in China. This book emphasizes that plagiarism is a mere symptom of educational problems and plagiarism urgently needs education-based solutions instead of punish solutions. It highlights that students' meaningful understandings of plagiarism and source use should be identified as the main learning objectives of plagiarism instruction, as well as features the adoption of plagiarism instruction in academic writing practices in subject courses. It also focuses on the potentials of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in scaffolding learning and teaching under plagiarism pedagogy beyond merely detecting plagiarism. This book also contributes to the discussion about the validity of current plagiarism assessment scales by providing evidences to challenge them and proposing a new one. This book is of great benefits for readers to increase knowledge and promote positive attitudes toward plagiarism and plagiarism instruction. It adds to our knowledge of how plagiarism in higher education can be effectively prevented by adopting an understanding-oriented pedagogy. It also adds to our knowledge of how Chinese undergraduates and their instructors view plagiarism and cope with plagiarism in discipline-based courses, which provides robust evidence for the academic debate about whether culture has effects on students’ plagiarism in academic writing. Finally, it provides insights about the relationship among plagiarism, pedagogy, and technology.
Exploring the Cross-Language Transfer of L1 Rhetorical Knowledge in L2 Writing: Cognitive and Metacognitive Perspectives
by Xing WeiThis book addresses the transfer of rhetorical knowledge from a first language (L1) to a second language (L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer), a common cognitive phenomenon in the L2 writing of students in foreign language learning environments. It investigates L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer from a cognitive perspective and examines a specific component of L2 writers’ agency in this transfer, namely metacognition. The book’s ultimate goal is to enhance our understanding of the cognitive mechanism of rhetorical transfer across languages. This goal is in turn connected to the need to determine how L1 rhetorical knowledge can be steered and oriented toward successful L2 writing.To this end, this book proposes a theoretical framework for transfer studies, encompassing the dimensions of text, transfer agency, and L2 essay raters. It facilitates an in-depth exploration of the intricacies involved in L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer. It then presents empirical studies on this transfer. Embracing a dynamic perspective, this book furthers our understanding of interlingual rhetorical transfer as a conscious or intuitive process for making meaning, one that can be monitored and steered. Moreover, it discusses the pedagogical implications for L2 writing instruction that guides students to use metacognition to transfer L1 rhetorical knowledge during L2 writing.
Teachers as Researchers in Innovative Learning Environments: Case Studies from Australia and New Zealand Schools
by Wesley Imms Julia E. MorrisThis book presents and discusses the results of the ‘Plans to Pedagogy’ (P2P) project that was implemented across 13 diverse Australian and New Zealand schools, each with a unique school context and specific learning environment issue. The project employed a participatory approach, where academic researchers partnered with school leaders and staff in each school to co-design, implement, and evaluate research targeting the school’s chosen issue. It explores and analyses the case studies from the project and discusses a range of topics, including how space can be used as a pedagogic tool, determining the affordances of learning environments to engage students, how teacher collaboration can be enhanced in flexible spaces, and how furniture influences student engagement and teacher pedagogies. It also provides school leaders with authentic examples of how research can be utilised to drive evidence-based discussions about teacher practices and student learning. Finally, it also illustrates how teachers can design and implement powerful studies that underpin better pedagogies in their schools.
Problem Posing and Problem Solving in Mathematics Education: International Research and Practice Trends
by Dan Zhang Manuel Santos-Trigo Tin Lam Toh Puay Huat Chua Nor Azura AbdullahThis book presents both theoretical and empirical contributions from a global perspective on problem solving and posing (PS/PP) and their application, in relation to the teaching and learning of mathematics in schools. The chapters are derived from selected presentations in the PS/PP Topical Study Group in ICME14. Although mathematical problem posing is a much younger field of inquiry in mathematics education, this topic has grown rapidly. The mathematics curriculum frameworks in many parts of the world have incorporated problem posing as an instructional focus, building on problem solving as its foundation. The juxtaposition of problem solving and problem posing in mathematics presented in this book addresses the needs of the mathematics education research and practice communities at the present day. In particular, this book aims to address the three key points: to present an overview of research and development regarding students’ mathematical problem solving and posing; to discuss new trends and developments in research and practice on these topics; and to provide insight into the future trends of mathematical problem solving and posing.
Moving Beyond Grades to Purposeful Learning: Lessons from Singaporean Research (Studies in Singapore Education: Research, Innovation & Practice #5)
by David Wei Loong HungThis book explores future directions in Singaporean education as it moves beyond its historically formative goals of survival, efficiency and performance, and its emphasis on grades and formal credentialing. It examines the future of education via the 4Life framework, a four-form model for purposeful learning centered around social-emotional regulation and the well-being of the individual learner: Life-long learning, the learning that occurs over a learner's lifespan; Life-deep learning, a deep understanding of learned content and adaptive expertise; Life-wide learning, learning in multiple contexts besides the school environment; and Life-wise learning, learning which focuses on the learner's values, morals, character and historical empathy. This book also illustrates how purposeful learning serves to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, dispositions and competencies they need to thrive as adaptive workers in the economy of the future.
Ethics in Social Science Research in Indonesia
by Mayling Oey-Gardiner Fandy Rahardi Canyon Keanu CanThis textbook presents ethical guidelines for conducting research in the social sciences, focused on Indonesia. As a country with a fast-growing research environment, the real-life cases of ethical issues that arise in Indonesia can teach both aspiring and established researchers how to approach the complexity of research ethics and dilemmas. With technological advancement affecting how research is conducted, the necessary ethical guidelines for research are also evolving. The instantaneous nature of information movement has made confidentiality in research data more critical than before, and any negligence in protecting research participants has an unprecedented scope of damage. The methods book synthesises hundreds of worldwide ethical guidelines and past issues that social science researchers will find highly relevant. Arranged chronologically to represent each research stage—from research preparation to post-research—the book prepares researchers to mitigate ethical crises. Relevant to all social scientists, both emerging and established, conducting research in Indonesia, this co-published textbook between Springer and OBOR is also relevant to researchers beyond the archipelago. It is also an indispensable teaching resource for lecturers in research methods and ethics across social science disciplines.
Publishing during Doctoral Candidature: Policies, Practices, and Identities
by Jun LeiThis book brings together policies, practices, and identities pertaining to doctoral publication through an in-depth longitudinal multiple-case study of doctoral students’ scholarly publishing endeavors. Informed by the theoretical frameworks of neoliberalism and activity theory, it examines doctoral students’ scholarly publishing activities within the context of their doctoral studies. It demonstrates how policies, practices, and identities intersect with each other and reveals how policies may shape doctoral students’ publishing practices and evolving identities. Postgraduates, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of applied linguistics and doctoral education will find it of particular interest. It is also a valuable guide for doctoral students seeking to have their work published and supervisors looking to support their doctoral students’ publishing efforts.
Understanding and Developing Student Assessment Literacy: Translating Research into Actionable Approaches (SpringerBriefs in Education)
by Min Yang Zi Yan Lan Yang Ying ZhanThis book provides research-based approaches and classroom strategies for frontline teachers and practitioners, to aid them in formulating actionable approaches to develop student assessment literacy (SAL) in school and higher education sectors. This book helps readers to: Understand the concept of SAL and its significant role in assisting students’ achievements of desirable learning goals Design and implement supportive classroom strategies for inducting students to the basic knowledge and skills for exercising SAL, and to engage actively and effectively in assessment and learning processes Reflect critically on, and improve their own classroom practices to promote SAL among students This book serves as a valuable reference for a wide range of audiences, including frontline teachers and curriculum leaders in schools and universities, undergraduate and post-graduate students in teacher education and other educational fields, educational service providers, and government officers in educational departments. This is an open access book.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development: ICSD 2024 16–17 March Colombo, Sri Lanka (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by Dilanthi Amaratunga Ranjith Dissanayake Guttila Yugantha Jayasinghe Pradeep Gajanayake Sujeeva Setunge Lasith GunawardanaThis book includes peer reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on University-industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD 2024) under the themes of Student Employability, Blended Learning, Invention and Innovation, Technoentrepreneurial Skills, Curriculum Development, Multidisciplinary Joint Research, and other initiatives., etc. It highlights the latest knowledge of strategic university-industry partnerships in Asian universities and brings together academic and industry experts to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration.
Technology and Competency-Oriented Learning: Effective Methods for Training the Next Cohort of Healthcare Managers
by Dorit Alt Lior Naamati-SchneiderThis book provides insights into the development of competency-based learning approaches and specific instructional activities designed to enhance healthcare management students’ twenty-first-century skills (21CS). These skills encompass three core domains: cognitive, intra-personal, and inter-personal. The book explores how these skills can be advanced within the intricate dynamics of healthcare systems at macro, meso, and micro levels, emphasizing the imperative need for healthcare professionals to adapt to rapid technological and global changes. Structured into twelve chapters, the book begins with an overview of the complex healthcare environment, highlighting transformative changes and challenges. It then delves into the core theme of competency-based learning, showcasing a shift from traditional teaching methods to constructivist approaches that enhance real-world skills through interactive methods. This approach is crucial for fostering the necessary skills in healthcare managers and other healthcare professionals, which are increasingly vital in today's digital and dynamic medical landscape. The book serves as an extensive resource and guide for healthcare students, faculty, researchers, curriculum designers, policymakers, and current and future healthcare leaders. It offers practical methodologies, innovative teaching methods, and insightful case studies, making it a valuable reference for healthcare and pedagogical research.
Unity from Diversity: Pluralist Systemic Thinking for Social and Behavioural Research
by Ray W. CookseyThis book is about the choices that researchers can make when building knowledge in social and behavioural spaces. Knowledge is the unity we seek and, given that social and behavioural research is a human endeavour focusing on human lives and experiences, there are diverse and ever-evolving pathways towards achieving that unity. Any one pathway will only ever yield partial glimpses into human life and diversity of potential choices serves to enrich, expand, and enlarge those glimpses in pursuit of more complete understanding. The book shows that researchers and the researched are far more connected than disconnected in this world and those connections are spread out through a network of interlinked complex systems. The book argues that pluralist systemic thinking provides the means by which a researcher’s methodological choices for navigating the ‘Data Triangle’ (comprising data source, data gathering, and data analysis strategies) and the learning they provide can be fully and robustly contextualised with respect to those systems and the expectations and influences that emerge from them. Such contextualisations facilitate the refinement, augmentation, and/or narrowing of those choices during the researcher’s journey. Anticipating choices downstream may have implications for more immediate choices and more immediate choices may create a cascade of necessary downstream choices. An essential part of contextualisation involves making choices about patterns of guiding assumptions, modes of knowledge building, and research frames. Researchers must develop the capacity to be flexible and adapt to unanticipated emergent events, obstacles, and political influences, making trade-offs where necessary throughout their research journey, always with an eye on both feasibility and quality. Importantly, research has no meaning unless the researcher can ensure that it connects with intended audiences via specific research outcomes, especially since the ultimate judgments about the convincingness, meaningfulness, quality, and utility of the research are vested in those audiences. Throughout the book, special attention is devoted to the role(s) that stakeholders and gatekeepers play in shaping the researcher’s journey as well as to what can be learned from Indigenous/First Nations perspectives on social and behavioural research.