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Presents convincing evidence-based arguments about the necessity and possibility for breaking the traditional boundaries that limit learning.

Discover how education innovations can produce astonishing results in student success both in and out of school. The educators featured in this book were motivated by the conviction that even the best status quo education was not serving current student needs. They responded with radical changes that tap into recent ideas about educational transformation: personalization, student-driven curriculum, student agency and co-ownership of learning d...

Discover how education innovations can produce astonishing results in student success both in and out of school. The educators featured in this book were motivated by the conviction that even the best status quo education was not serving current student needs. They responded with radical changes that tap into recent ideas about educational transformation: personalization, student-driven curriculum, student agency and co-ownership of learning d...

This book highlights papers presented at the Second International Conference on Smart Vehicular Technology, Transportation, Communication and Applications (VTCA 2018), which was held at Mount Emei, Sichuan Province, China from 25 to 28 October 2018. The conference was co-sponsored by Springer, Southwest Jiaotong University, Fujian University of Technology, Chang’an University, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Fujian Provincial Ke...

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Shines a light on the long-ignored phenomenon of side effects of education policies and practices, bringing a fresh and perhaps surprising perspective to evidence-based practices and policies. Identifying the adverse effects of some of the "best" educational interventions with examples from classrooms to boardrooms, the author investigates causes and offers clear recommendations.

This book highlights key actions school leaders can undertake right away to inform and improve their practice.

Imagining the Future of Global Education examines the Grand Educational Narrative (GEN) and the major institutions that shape and disseminate it. The book focuses on national visions of education and the imaginary futures that nations seek to make reality and critiques how frequently dreams of upward mobility turn into nightmares.

This booklet contains five case studies of successful schools in the China. Each school is examined in detail and the elements that have contributed to success are explored and conclusions are drawn. The booklet supplements Why Not the Best Schools? (ISBN

Describes educational practices in Asia and explains and interprets these practices from cultural, historical, and economic perspectives. This title documents the accomplishments and achievements of Asian education and also discusses the challenges it faces. It is also suitable for graduate students in international and comparative education.

This booklet contains five case studies of successful schools in the USA. Each school is examined in detail and the elements that have contributed to success are explored and conclusions are drawn. The booklet supplements Why Not the Best Schools? (ISBN 9

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This book teaches how to build a globalised learning environment that leverages experts and school partnerships to foster students' entrepreneurial competencies with this resource-packed follow up to Zhao's World Class Learners.

In the new global economy, the jobs that exist now might not exist by the time today's students enter the workplace. To succeed in this ever-changing world, students need to be able to think like entrepreneurs: resourceful, flexible, creative, and global. Researcher and Professor Yong Zhao unlocks the secrets to cultivating independent thinkers who are willing and able to use their learning differently to create jobs and contribute positivel...

Utter Dark Sayings: Chinese Insight into the Hebrew Bible is a fascinating read by Chinese author Yong ZHAO. In his coverage of a variety of Biblical events from the Old Testament, ZHAO will thoughtfully expose you to innovative mathematical and numerical breakdowns embedded in the Bible. ZHAO brings you in tune with Adam, as you discover new insights regarding sacred words he uttered. Zhao also address questions such as: - God had respect unt...

The focus of this book is on exploring effective strategies in higher education that promote meaningful learning and go beyond discipline boundaries, with a special emphasis on Subjectivity Learning, Refreshing Lecturing, Learning through Construction, Learning through Transaction, Transformative Learning, Using Technology, and Assessment for Learning and Teaching in particular. The research collected in this book is all based on empirical stu...

PRAISE FOR Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? "This book unmasks the error of our policy makers' obsession with test scores and their misguided determination to get higher scores than Shanghai. Yong Zhao explains why the pursuit of higher test scores is an unworthy goal, both for China and the United States, because it is essentially authoritarian and crushes creativity and fresh thinking." --DIANE RAVITCH, research professor of education, N...

This comprehensive text collects the progress made in recent years in the fabrication, processing, and performance of organic nanophotonic materials and devices. The first part of the book addresses photonic nanofabrications in a chapter on multiphoton processes in nanofabrication and microscopy imaging. The second part of the book is focused on nanoscale light sources for integrated nanophotonic circuits, and is composed of three chapters on ...

This bundle includes World Class Learners: Book 1, Book 2, and Book 3