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Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learningby G. Dhanarajan; Keith Harry
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 79.95This book summarises the current status of both open and dual mode institutions and reviews developments that have taken place over the last twenty years. more...
The Biggest Job We'll Ever Haveby Laura Gauld; Malcolm Gauld; Marc Brown
Simon & Schuster 2002; US$ 12.99ATTITUDE OVER APTITUDE. EFFORT OVER ACHIEVEMENT. CHARACTER OVER TALENT. For families, educators, corporations, and communities, The Biggest Job We'll Ever Have is nothing less than a new paradigm for reconnecting education with core values. With more than thirty-five years' experience at Hyde, an organization of internationally known, award-winning schools and programs, Laura and Malcolm Gauld argue persuasively that true education for our children springs not just from seeking good grades and achievements but from reestablishing a true commitment to character, attitude, and a sense of purpose. The Hyde program emphasizes ten core beliefs -- the school's 10 Priorities -- that address how families can find the right balance between... more...
Educating Citizensby Anne Colby; Thomas Ehrlich; Elizabeth Beaumont; Jason Stephens; Lee S. Shulman
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 29.00Educating Citizens reports on how some American colleges and universities are preparing thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates. Many institutions assert these ambitions, but too few act on them. The authors demonstrate the fundamental importance of moral and civic education, describe how the historical and contemporary landscapes of higher education have shaped it, and explain the educational and developmental goals and processes involved in educating citizens. They examine the challenges colleges and universities face when they dedicate themselves to this vital task and present concrete ways to overcome those challenges. more...
Education with Characterby James Arthur
RoutledgeFalmer 2002; US$ 53.95'Education with character' is the latest 'buzzphrase', but until now there's been no real concensus on some of the key issues. This book addresses the gap, adopting a cross-disciplinary approach to the matters in hand. more...
Lifelong Learning and the Universityby David Watson; Richard Taylor
RoutledgeFalmer 1998; US$ 55.95This work is an evaluation of the cogency, relevance and prospects for success of the Dearing vision and recommendations. The authors consider the underlying implications of genuine lifelong learning for the university system. more...
Enhancing Personal, Social and Health Educationby Sally Inman; Martin Buck; Miles Tandy
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 52.95This book argues that a properly constructed personal, social and health education curriculum is needed to enhance pupils' personal and social development - both at primary and secondary levels more...
Passion to Learnby Joan Solomon
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 190.00This inquiry into autodidactism provided fresh insight into the motivation to learn. Beginning and ending with comprehensive and stimulating discussions of learning theories, it includes fourteen case studies of autodidactism in informal learning more...
Reconstructing the Lifelong Learnerby Clive Chappell; Carl Rhodes; Nicky Solomon; Mark Tennant; Lyn Yates
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 56.95This accessible book theorises education as a vehicle for self change and explores how such theorising impacts on the practices of educators. more...
Acting Blackby Sarah Susannah Willie
Routledge 2003; US$ 47.95Explores what it is like to be black on campus though the experiences of black students at both predominantly white and predominantly black universities, within a timeline of black education in America and a review of university policy. more...
Lifelong Learning in Actionby Norman Longworth
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 52.95Since the concept of lifelong learning came to prominence much excellent work has been undertaken but as Professor Longworth's new book shows major change in some areas is still needed if the concept of learning from cradle to grave is to become a more...









