The Dialogue between Higher Education Research and Practice

Author(s):  
Ursula Lucas ◽  
Rosina Mladenovic

This paper explores the notion of a 'threshold concept' and discusses its possible implications for higher education research and practice. Using the case of introductory accounting as an illustration, it is argued that the idea of a threshold concept provides an emerging theoretical framework for a 're-view' of educational research and practice. It is argued that this re-view both demands and supports several forms of dialogue about educational research and practice: within the disciplines (between lecturers and between lecturers and students) and between lecturers and educational developers. Finally, it is suggested that, rather than representing a research field in its own right, the threshold concepts framework may act as a catalyst, drawing together a variety of fields of research in a productive educative framework.


Author(s):  
Claire H. Major ◽  
Maggi Savin-Baden

This paper proposes the importance of qualitative research synthesis to the field of higher education. It examines seven key texts that undertake synthesis in this field and compares essential features and elements across studies. The authors indicate strengths of the approaches and highlight ways forward for using qualitative research synthesis in the field of higher education.


Author(s):  
Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia ◽  
Hans Anand Pant ◽  
Corinna Lautenbach ◽  
Dimitar Molerov ◽  
Miriam Toepper ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 221258682110630
Author(s):  
Angela Yung Chi Hou

This article reviews ‘The Research Handbook on University Rankings- Theory, Methodology, Influence and Impact’ edited by Ellen Hazelkorn and Georgiana Mihut. This informative book looks at the worldwide impact of university rankings. With 37 chapters grouped into six themes, the book discusses the challenges, imperatives and innovation facing rankings into the future. The book makes a comprehensive contribution to higher education research and practice.


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