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Item Details
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THE SELF-ORGANIZING UNIVERSITY
DESIGNING THE HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATION FOR QUALITY LEARNING AND TEACHING |
By: |
Alan Bain |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£79.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
9811049165 |
ISBN 13: |
9789811049163 |
Publisher: |
SPRINGER VERLAG, SINGAPORE |
Pub. date: |
7 July, 2017 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2017 |
Pages: |
192 |
Synopsis: |
This book challenges the orthodoxy of learning and teaching in higher education with an original change approach entitled the Self-Organizing University (SOU). It assists universities build a comprehensive model of learning and teaching at whole-of-organization scale. The chapters demonstrate how a Self-Organizing University can create:* measurable learning and teaching standards;* student centered program development;* enhanced faculty professional growth and career trajectory;* more efficient and effective organizational design;* better feedback;* powerful use of technologies;* a legitimate connection between quality and productivity.Each chapter includes case examples derived from practical experience that situate the key ideas and concepts in the real day-to-day work of universities. The role of leadership in creating and sustaining a self-organizing university is also a key focus. The chapters target leadership practices that improve learning and teaching quality and productivity and assist universities realize their goals and aspirations for maximizing student learning. |
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17 Illustrations, color; 6 Illustrations, black and white; XIV, 192 p. 23 |
Publication: |
Singapore |
Imprint: |
Springer Verlag, Singapore |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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