scholarly journals A Systemically Collaborative Approach to Achieving Equity in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Prystowsky
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Collaborative Approach ◽  
Disappointing Result ◽  
Implicit Biases ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Underserved Groups

Colleges and universities have long recognized the need to address inequities affecting students from underrepresented or underserved groups. Despite efforts undertaken by dedicated individuals, large-scale, national change in this area has not been realized. In this article, we address two major factors underlying this disappointing result—the structures of isolation common in our institutions of higher learning, and the inadequate addressing of our own implicit biases—and offer a model of systemic collaboration aimed at ameliorating these problems so that colleges and universities throughout the nation can achieve the equity goals that have proved so elusive for so many of them.

scholarly journals Studentification in Bloemfontein, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (31) ◽  
pp. 7-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Ackermann ◽  
Gustav Visser
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Student Housing ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Student Enrolment ◽  
Negative Impacts

Abstract Studentification is a global phenomenon that has been prominent in urban geographical discourse since the large-scale expansion of higher education in the early 1990s. In many developed and developing world countries, expansion in student enrolment has outstripped the ability of institutions of higher learning to provide adequate accommodation. Similar trends have been recorded in South Africa. The task of this paper is to investigate studentification as experienced in one of South Africa’s secondary cities. The paper draws attention to the economic, socio-cultural, and physical characteristics of this form of student housing on host locations. It is argued that studentification holds both positive and negative impacts for the host communities of Bloemfontein. Finally, it is suggested that studentification in South Africa requires greater research attention.

Native Approaches to Decolonising Education in Institutions of Higher Learning

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Polly Walke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Native Peoples ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The World

A growing number of Native scholars are involved in decolonising higher education through a range of processes designed to create space for Indigenous realities and Indigenous ways of managing knowledge. Basing their educational approaches on Indigenous ontologies and epistemologies, they are developing Indigenist approaches within higher education. Ward Churchill (1996:509), Cherokee scholar, explains that an Indigenist scholar is one who:Takes the rights of indigenous peoples as the highest priority …who draws on the traditions – the bodies of knowledge and corresponding codes of value – evolved over many thousands of years by native peoples the world over.

PENDIDIKAN ETIKA REKA BENTUK DALAM PROGRAM INDUSTRI KREATIF DI INSTITUSI PENGAJIAN TINGGI MALAYSIA [DESIGN ETHICS EDUCATION FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PROGRAMMES IN MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS]

2022 ◽  
pp. 118-134
Author(s):  
MOHD AFIQ RIDHWAN TARMIZU ◽  
BALAMURALITHARA BALAKRISHAN ◽  
MUHAMMAD FADHIL WONG ABDULLAH
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Design Ethics ◽  
Ethical Education ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Industry Professionals

Nowadays, the creative industry is rapidly developing with various technologies and creativity moving forward. However, problems and issues involving ethical aspects are still often seen on social media, television and print media, it clearly shows the lack of values and ethical aspects of the individual in the production of designs. Therefore, this study is conducted to propose the guidelines on ethical education design for creative industry programs in the institutions of higher learning. The objective of this study is to evaluate students' behavior towards design ethics among students of higher education institutions, evaluate teaching practices implemented by educators of higher education institutions as well as to assess challenges related to design ethics faced by creative industry professionals in submitting proposal regarding ethical education guidelines for creative industry programs. This study uses quantitative method which is the survey method in which questionnaires are distributed to respondents. For the sampling of studies, which is stratified sampling that refers to individual specific characteristic features in terms of his/her involvement in the creative industry. The numbers of respondents were 164 for the students, 108 respondents for the teaching staff and 89 respondents were from creative industry professionals. The findings of this study that are based on the mean value and standard deviation from the data collected through the survey study, show that students' behavior on ethical aspects is an important aspect of design ethics. Meanwhile, for the lecturers, the teaching practices implemented show that ethical aspects are a crucial element in the teaching sessions. Next, for the creative industry professionals, ethical aspects are considered as an important element in facing the challenges regarding design ethics. This is explained through the findings of students, lecturers and creative industry professionals through high recorded mean value. Therefore, it is clear that ethical aspects are a vital element to these three groups. Thus, a guideline on ethical education design for creative industry programs in institutions of higher learning is produced through the findings. Hence, this study provides a module on design ethics education that can be practiced in creative industry programs in Institutions of Higher Learning in Malaysia.

scholarly journals THE RELEVANCY OF SELF DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC EXPATRIATES’ CAREER IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES OF MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (37) ◽  
pp. 253-269
Author(s):  
Irma Wani Othman ◽  
Muhammad Safuan Yusoff ◽  
Mohd Sohaimi Esa ◽  
Mohd Azri Ibrahim ◽  
Budi Anto Mohd Tamring ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Self Development ◽  
To Come ◽  
Depth Interviews

The presence of international staff or independent expatriate academicians in the cross border higher education world today is indeed a global issue that brings benefits to the development of higher education worldwide. The decision taken by independent expatriate academicians to come to the host country to pursue a career as an academician will certainly have useful implications on the career they are pursuing. Through in-depth interviews based on a qualitative approach adopted on thirty (30) selected voluntarily respondents in three public universities, the objective of this study was to find out the implications on self-development of careers as independent expatriate academicians serving in the host country. From the findings received as a result of the interviews conducted, the implications for self-development in terms of the career which could be seen were (I) Promotion (II) Lucrative income (III) Security in Malaysia and (IV) Harmony in the workplace. From each finding stated by the respondents involved, it had been proven that the decision was taken by independent expatriate academicians to the host country in pursuing a career as an academician had given the positive implication that indirectly brought benefits to themselves. The implications for self-development on a career as an independent expatriate academician were also able to lead to the retention of human resources of independent expatriate academicians which can reduce the turnover rate in an organisation such as academics in Malaysian Public Institutions of Higher Learning.

scholarly journals Research on Curriculum Reform of Local Undergraduate Universities under the Background of Transformation and Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Yan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Innovative Strategy ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Continuous Innovation ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Social Positioning ◽  
Development Goals

<p>In the era of continuous innovation of higher education, in view of the social positioning of various institutions of higher learning, the role and responsibility of the differentiation, so the local ordinary undergraduate colleges and universities have regional characteristics. To strengthen the innovation of the local ordinary undergraduate course colleges and universities, higher education can shift focus to cultivate applying professional knowledge and skills to do a special talent of professional social practice and students can use their own technology in the working practice and ability for practical talents. This is our country's higher education system on the level and type of the main development goals. The transformation and development of local undergraduate universities should be carried out from theory to practice. This paper tries to explore the reform and innovation in teaching curriculum from the innovative strategy of local universities.</p>

scholarly journals PELAKSANAAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN KURSUS PENGAJIAN MALAYSIA: KAJIAN TINJAUAN DI UNIVERSITI ISLAM ANTARA BANGSA SELANGOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hairol Anuar Hj Mak Din ◽  
Khairul Hamimah Mohd Jodi ◽  
Faridah Che Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Graduation Requirement ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Implementation Assessment ◽  
General Studies

The Malaysia  Education Blueprint 2015-2025 clearly shows the aspirations of the Higher Education Ministry on the importance of applying national identity among graduates at Higher Education Institutions. In line with the wishes, the course of Malaysia Studies is a major medium for the building of patriotism values among students. Hence, the Malaysian Studies Course was strengthened and used as one of the General Subjects (MPUs) conducted by all Institutions of Higher Learning. All citizens and non-citizens are required to attend and pass the Malaysian Studies Course as a graduation requirement. In order to make the course more interesting and interactive, the Teaching And Learning method is always improved to achieve the predetermined learning outcomes. Thus, a study using a quantitative approach has been undertaken to identify students' responses to the implementation of the Malaysian School of Excellence in KUIS. The Teaching And Learning implementation assessment for this course is based on scoring components, teaching staff and teaching aids. The findings show that Teaching And Learning implemented in Malaysian Studies courses is relevant and capable of applying the elements of identity and patriotism among students. Keywords: Teaching And Learning, General Studies subjects, Malaysian Studies Course

scholarly journals LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROFILES FOR THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF IRANIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1-1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Hamidifar ◽  
Kamaruzaman Yusoff ◽  
Mansoureh Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
Effective Leaders ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Systematic Development

Ongoing efforts to strengthen internationalization have increased the numbers of international students in institutions of higher learning. Such inflows will clearly place local institutions on par with many of their international counterparts. This paper explores the significance of higher education’s internationalization with regard to leadership competencies and systems management. The objective is to examine a wide range of priorities that qualify a successful leader as well as an effective ‘systems profile’ for the internationalization of higher education and its profile on the internationalization of Iranian higher education. The authors analyze differences between leaders and managers as their core focus. Required criteria for effective leaders and team management are discussed with a specific view towards the internationalization of higher education. A qualitative approach applies and findings demonstrate how both leadership’s and management’s contributions and skills combine to accomplish the task. As a detailed synopsis, this paper provides prime incentive for future investigations of educational enterprises. It presents a substantiated framework for the systematic development of prudent internationalized institutions of higher education, particularly in Iran.

Higher Education Transcendence Through Transdisciplinarity

2019 ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Linda Ellington ◽  
Kimberly L. Blanchette
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The Future ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Problem Solvers ◽  
Ways Of Being

The future of higher educational institutions is in need of innovators, creative thinkers, problem solvers, and people who can envision transcending across disciplines into a transdiciplinarity environment that by its nature requires institutions of learning to identify the challenges that affect humanity and investigate and implement solutions throughout the life of those challenges, working continuously to iteratively improve upon yesterday's solutions. Allowing the coexistence of old and new, being able to deal with change and disorder while explaining persistence and order requires practices that connect contextually things, people, and events that are distant and only partially congruent. Transdisciplinarity as a construct or framework can guide institutions of higher learning to break from outdated models and structures to form new ways of being that are fluid, heuristic, and holistic. Transperformative education can serve as a model to operationalize transdisciplinarity at the curricula, instructional, operational, and strategic level.

Higher Education Transitions and Autism

2017 ◽  
pp. 281-290
Author(s):  
Scott Browning ◽  
Loren Pease
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Development ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Young Adult Development ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Residential Living

This chapter intends to examine the segment of adolescent and young adult development; particularly, how interactions with academic establishments create difficult challenges. In the first part of the chapter we review the ASD from neurological angle. Then, we discuss the general problems with counseling of those on the spectrum. The chapter then continues by examining the decisions that individuals on the spectrum and their parents must make. Parents need to make decisions with their children on the spectrum as to level of involvement; the specific concerns needed to be addressed are examined. This chapter also looks at the specific issues that institutions of higher learning need to address if they intend to label themselves as “autism-friendly institutions.” Each office within a college needs to make some adjustments in order to properly serve students on the autism spectrum, and this chapter examines the role of the counseling center, dean's office, academics and residential living.

Strategies to Transform the Foreign Language Classroom and Increase Learning Outcomes with the Flipped Model

2015 ◽  
pp. 60-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esperanza Granados-Bezi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Language Classroom

The scaffolds of American colleges and universities can no longer protect our institutions from the winds of change that penetrate their walls and appear to be threatening their foundations. They also seem incapable of protecting faculties from persistent criticism due to unsatisfactory performance and reluctance to modify educational approaches to meet society's current demands. This chapter reviews some of the most common concerns pertaining not only to the quality of higher education in general but also to that of foreign language teaching in particular. It analyzes the reasons that there is a general sense of dissatisfaction with the results of traditional practices to language learning and discusses the benefits of implementing the flipped model to enhance the quality of instruction. In addition, it underlines the importance of adopting innovative technologies to increase language development in a world in which instructors are expected to be more productive and students have to reach higher learning outcomes.

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