Education, Competence Development and Career Trajectories
Education, Competence Development and Career Trajectories

Author: Sabine Weinert

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-04-13

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 303127007X

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This Open Access book presents the results of an interdisciplinary research program to utilize data from the multicohort German National Educational Panel Study (NEPS), which included over 100.000 participants in six nationally representative panel studies. Renowned researchers from the fields of sociology, psychology, educational science, economics, and survey methodology have used the (longitudinal) data for their substantive and/or methodological questions and present important results of their research projects. This edited volume contains contributions from the following four topics: (1) Competence Development: Individual Characteristics, Learning Environments, and other Contextual Factors, (2) Educational Transitions and Pathways: Influencing Factors and Outcomes, (3) Vocational Training and Labour Market, and (4) Individuals with Migration Background. It provides essential insights for researchers, postdocs, PhD students, and university students of different scientific disciplines interested in educational sciences as well as for policy makers who have to deal with educational problems in modern societies.

Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students With Transnational Leadership
Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students With Transnational Leadership

Author: Morris, Gareth Richard

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-26

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13:

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Higher education is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges threatening its traditional models and practices. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with shifts towards self-reliance and restricted student mobility, has created a dichotomy of factors impacting the sector. Institutions must find new ways to attract students and remain competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. Additionally, leaders and managers are grappling with issues such as employee wellbeing, digital transformation, and the need to foster a culture of learning and diversity. Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students With Transnational Leadership provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the future of higher education from a leadership and management perspective. Drawing on real-world examples and concrete advice, it offers insights into critical topics such as employee wellbeing, AI, digital transformation, and student engagement. The book equips leaders and managers with the tools they need to adapt and thrive in uncertainty by exploring new education models, institutional governance, and the impact of new technologies.

Social and Economic Conditions of Student Life in Europe
Social and Economic Conditions of Student Life in Europe

Author: Kristina Hauschildt

Publisher: wbv Media GmbH & Company KG

Published: 2024-07-10

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 3763977473

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The EUROSTUDENT 8 - Synopsis of Indicators is the central publication of the EUROSTUDENT project and the result of the collaboration of a European-wide network including researchers, data collectors, representatives of national ministries, and other stakeholders. It comprises data from student surveys conducted in 25 countries in the European Higher Education Area during the eighth round of the EUROSTUDENT project. Adopting a broad, comparative perspective, the EUROSTUDENT 8 - Synopsis of Indicators provides information on students' socio-economic and study-related backgrounds, their study conditions and experiences, including international mobility, and their living conditions. It aims to inspire policy debates on the topic of the social dimension and lay the ground for further research. Die EUROSTUDENT 8 ist die zentrale Veröffentlichung des EUROSTUDENT-Projekts und das Ergebnis der Zusammenarbeit eines europaweiten Netzwerks aus Forschern, Datenerhebern, Vertretern nationaler Ministerien und anderen Beteiligten. Sie enthält Daten aus Studierendenbefragungen, die in 25 Ländern des Europäischen Hochschulraums während der achten Runde des EUROSTUDENT-Projekts durchgeführt wurden. Die Publikation nimmt eine breite, vergleichende Perspektive ein und liefert Informationen über den sozioökonomischen und studienbezogenen Hintergrund der Studierenden, ihre Studienbedingungen und -erfahrungen, einschließlich internationaler Mobilität, sowie ihre Lebensbedingungen. Sie soll politische Debatten zum Thema der sozialen Dimension anregen und die Grundlage für weitere Forschung schaffen.

Generative AI and Multifactor Productivity in Business
Generative AI and Multifactor Productivity in Business

Author: Adedoyin, Festus Fatai

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-26

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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As organizations grapple with the challenges of a dynamic market, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges not only as a technological progression but a strategic necessity. The transformative potential of AI, particularly through OpenAI, holds the promise of redefining operational paradigms, accelerating innovation, and unlocking unprecedented growth opportunities. However, lurking beneath this promise are challenges that demand urgent attention – from tailoring relevance for specific business units to ethical and safe integration practices. The specifics of how OpenAI can amplify labor productivity and enhance decision-making processes remain elusive. Generative AI and Multifactor Productivity in Business offers a guide surrounding the complexities of OpenAI's role in business operations. It contends that understanding OpenAI is not just beneficial; it is essential for organizations seeking to navigate economic uncertainties and unlock high levels of efficiency and growth. The book delves into the effects of OpenAI on business, with a primary objective of illuminating the scholarly and practitioner-based contributions that push the boundaries of OpenAI in business research. This exploration encompasses applications of advanced generative AI tools, language models, and innovative technologies specific to diverse businesses across sectors, scales, and regions. It emphasizes that as AI becomes more seamlessly integrated into business processes, the potential for multifactor productivity to fuel economic growth, new industries, and job opportunities is unparalleled.

The Higher Education Personal Tutors and Advisors Companion
The Higher Education Personal Tutors and Advisors Companion

Author: Dave Lochtie

Publisher: Critical Publishing

Published: 2022-03

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1913453480

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Professional learning and development for higher education personal tutors and academic advisors. With contributions from 50 practitioners from across the sector, this text examines the key themes, theories and concepts relevant to personal tutors and academic advisors and translates these into real-world practice. Case study narratives from a range of settings demonstrate how student learning and outcomes can be improved, and related critical thinking activities encourage reflection on how these learnings can be applied in specific contexts. The book provides invaluable insights and support for all personal tutors and academic advisors, enabling practitioners to learn from each other, develop innovative ideas, and feel part of a community of learning. Please also see Effective Personal Tutoring in Higher Education for the themes on which the case studies in this collection are based.

International Perspectives on Competence Development
International Perspectives on Competence Development

Author: Knud Illeris

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1136616616

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In today’s complex and ever-changing world it has become obvious that even highly developed knowledge and skills are no longer sufficient to meet new challenges, situations and problems facing individuals, organisations and nations. This raises an enormous and potentially confusing issue for educators and trainers: how is it possible to generate and assess abilities to deal with challenges and problems unknown – or not even in existence – at the time when the learning takes place? The book builds on the experiences and insights of its expert contributors, all of whom have worked with, studied and analysed competences and how they are developed. Their collected work presents Comprehensive explanation and analysis of the concept and nature of competence. Specific contexts of competence development, e.g. in the public sector or small business. Competence development as a national strategy for building an up-to-date education and training system. With chapters from around the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Scandinavia, this book illustrates in an engaging and convincing manner the importance and innovative nature of the concept of competences, resulting in a varied, differentiated and empathetic guide to the topic. It will appeal to educators, both in academic and management circles, as well as students and administrators of education.

Real Estate Finance and Economics
Real Estate Finance and Economics

Author: Lucy Ogbenjuwa

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-23

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 303121904X

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Finance is essential to the real estate project development sector's success. However, there is still an enormous gap in the real estate sector. What seems to be required is a model that could guide managers in securing real estate project development finance. Findings have shown that no comprehensive framework is presently available. This book presents a toolkit to support real estate managers in securing real estate project development finance. The book will help managers to understand the different financing options and criteria required by financiers. The study includes case studies from developed and emerging economies, including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Nigeria, and South Africa. The author concludes that the dominant challenges common to managers in both economies are access to land, collateral, and rising interest rates.

Veterinary Medical Education
Veterinary Medical Education

Author: Jennifer L. Hodgson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 1119833566

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Veterinary Medical Education Practical yet complete reference to all aspects of veterinary medical education?? Veterinary Medical Education: A Practical Guide, Second Edition offers a comprehensive reference to all aspects of veterinary medical education, providing concrete guidance for instructors in a variety of settings. The book gives real-world, practical, veterinary-specific advice on all aspects of designing and implementing a veterinary curriculum. This Second Edition includes new and expanded information on widening access on admissions, competency-based veterinary education, academic advising and student support, eLearning, transition to practice and career opportunities, educational leadership and global veterinary education. This revised edition has been significantly enhanced and updated, featuring twelve new chapters and many expanded chapters. It includes diagrams, figures, and informational boxes that highlight key points, clarify concepts, provide helpful tips and evidence from the literature, and examples of educational innovations that could be adopted in veterinary programs. Veterinary Medical Education covers: Student selection, including widening access Curricular innovations and competency-based veterinary education Learning theories, eLearning, and their application in the classroom Teaching in clinical and non-clinical settings and creating safe, inclusive learning environments Programmatic and technology-enhanced assessment, academic advising and study skills, coaching, and mentoring Professionalism and professional identity, cultural humility, and transition to practice Program evaluation, educational leadership, and global trends With comprehensive coverage of the field and a wealth of new and updated information, the Second Edition of Veterinary Medical Education is an indispensable resource for anyone involved with veterinary education, including instructors and faculty at veterinary colleges, continuing education instructors, veterinary technology instructors, and veterinarians training in internships and residencies.

Career Paths in Oral Health
Career Paths in Oral Health

Author: Rodrigo J. Mariño

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-31

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 3319897314

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In providing a comprehensive overview of the career paths currently open to oral health professionals, this book will serve as an essential reference guide for anyone considering a career in oral health. It covers, for example, clinical career paths in general dentistry (in private practices, community centers, and hospitals) and each of the various specialties, academically related career paths in both teaching and research, and non-traditional paths (community, government, administration, policy making, government research, and oral health organizations). The authors are from various countries and both academic and non-academic backgrounds. They have been selected for their distinction in particular career paths and include in their contributions insights gained from personal experience. This book will be ideal for readers seeking an introductory portrait of the different career paths in oral health, such as students. It will also be a useful source for those wishing to re-examine the field, e.g., oral health graduates considering their career choices, or to acquaint themselves with contemporary issues and debates.