University partnerships for community and school system development / edited by Barbara Cozza and Patrick Blessinger.

Other author Cozza, Barbara, editor.
Other author Blessinger, Patrick editor.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationBingley, UK : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015.
Description1 online resource : illustrations (some color).
Supplemental ContentProQuest Ebook Central
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SeriesInnovations in higher education teaching and learning ; volume 5
Innovations in higher education teaching and learning ; v. 5. ^A1287398
Contents Front Cover; University Partnerships for Community and School System Development; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Series Editor's Introduction; Part I: Concepts and Principles; Innovative Approaches in University Partnerships: An Introduction to University Partnerships for Community and School System Development; Introduction; Core Concepts and Principles; Building Community; Which Social-Cultural Theoretical Perspectives Connect to USC Agendas?; Theoretical Framing; What Does Leadership Look Like in a USC?; Collaborated Distribution in USC Partnerships.
Contents Collective Distribution Leadership in USC Partnerships Coordinated Distribution in USC Partnerships; How Does a "Community of Practice" Influence a USC Partnership?; Defining "Communities of Practice" in a USC Partnership; Developing and Nurturing Communities of Practice in a USC; Support for USCs; Stages of Development for a USC Partnership; Chapter Overviews; Conclusion; References; University-School Partnership in the Framework of Informal Education; Two Institutions, One Vision: The Creation of the University Class of Intercultural Competence.
Contents Incorporating Elements of Informal Education: Why and How Is This Approach Unique?Conceptualizing the Relevance of Intercultural Competence; Assessing the Features of Cross-Institutional Partnerships; Conclusion; References; Part II: Successful Practices; Service-Based Initiatives in Teacher Education: Bridging Communities and Universities through Field Experiences; The Partnership History: Demographics and Conceptual Framework; The Projects and Methodology; Mentoring Initiative; Learning Community Initiative; Findings; Discussion and Concluding Remarks; References.
Contents Supporting the Expansion of Pre-primary Education in Ethiopia: A Collaboration between an Ethiopian and a UK Higher Educati ... Introduction; Pre-Primary Schooling in Ethiopia; Setting up the Project; Managing Differing Perspectives; Forming and Storming: Power Relationships within the Team; Reaching Out to O Grade Teachers; The Next Stage: Ways Forward; References; Extending School Communities through University-School Partnerships; Theoretical Perspectives; Methodology; Findings; Project Overview; Supporting Structures; Outcomes; Discussion; Conclusion; References.
Contents Building Greater Capacity in Science Education: A partnership between a Secondary Science School and a Research-Intensive U ... Background and Rationale for the Monash University-JMSS Partnership; Partnership Strategies at Inception, Development and Implementation; Outreach -- Spreading the Word -- Sharing the Partnership Expertise; Recognition of the Partnership Impact: National Awards and Grants; Emerging Sciences Victoria -- A Potential Educational Game-Changer; Achievements of the Monash-JMSS Partnership; International Links and Collaboration.
Abstract This volume examines the diverse ways in which universities and colleges around the world are partnering and collaborating with other institutions to fulfil their missions and visions.
General note"Created in partnership with the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Source of descriptionOnline resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 14, 2015).
Issued in other formPrint version: Cozza, Barbara. University Partnerships for Community and School System Development. Bradford : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ©2015 9781785601330
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