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 |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Bingley, UK : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015. |
| Description | 1 online resource : illustrations (some color). |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Series | Innovations 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 14, 2015). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Cozza, Barbara. University Partnerships for Community and School System Development. Bradford : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ©2015 9781785601330 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781785601323 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1785601326 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1785601334 |
| ISBN | 9781785601330 |
| Stock number | ADCF8421-7297-4D81-B9AF-6881944EA6A4 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |