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Editor: 2010 Conference Abstracts, Michael Smithee, Guillermo De Lost Reyes Sep 2010

Editor: 2010 Conference Abstracts, Michael Smithee, Guillermo De Lost Reyes

Michael B. Smithee

Includes abstracts of papers presented at the 2010 Annual Conference.


Globalizing Culture: The Responsibility Of Higher Education To Encourage Cross-Cultural Understanding And To Maintain Higher Standards For Students By Frances Meres, Michael Smithee Mar 2010

Globalizing Culture: The Responsibility Of Higher Education To Encourage Cross-Cultural Understanding And To Maintain Higher Standards For Students By Frances Meres, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

No abstract provided.


Internationalizing English Courses And The English Major, By Barbara Hunt And Daniel Ross, Michael Smithee Mar 2010

Internationalizing English Courses And The English Major, By Barbara Hunt And Daniel Ross, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

No abstract provided.


Internationalization: A College/University Imperative By William B. Delauder, Michael Smithee Mar 2010

Internationalization: A College/University Imperative By William B. Delauder, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

No abstract provided.


Running With The Big Dogs: What International Scholars And Administrators Need To Know During Economically Challenging Times By Carl Patten, Michael Smithee Mar 2010

Running With The Big Dogs: What International Scholars And Administrators Need To Know During Economically Challenging Times By Carl Patten, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

No abstract provided.


Cultivating Cultural Curiosity: Incorporating International Students Into The Fabric Of Campus Internationalization, By Norma George, Michael Smithee Mar 2010

Cultivating Cultural Curiosity: Incorporating International Students Into The Fabric Of Campus Internationalization, By Norma George, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

No abstract provided.


A Comparative Perspective On The Secondary And Post-Secondary, Christopher Metzger, Rebecca Maynard, Julie Vultaggio, Tsukasa Daizen, Sumonta Promboon, Kin Yuen Ip, Sp-Young Park Dec 2009

A Comparative Perspective On The Secondary And Post-Secondary, Christopher Metzger, Rebecca Maynard, Julie Vultaggio, Tsukasa Daizen, Sumonta Promboon, Kin Yuen Ip, Sp-Young Park

REBECCA A MAYNARD

This research critically examines the education systems of six nations (Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United States) in order to understand and compare approaches to general and vocational education, with a particular focus on secondary to postsecondary transitions. It follows an interpretative paradigm, emphasizing collaborative qualitative interpretation of data based on both documents and case studies lead by the research team. Results are organized around four themes: (1) system structures, (2) degree of differentiation, (3) commonly held values and beliefs, and (4) postsecondary application/transition processes.


Globalization, Changing Demographics, And Educational Challenges In East Asia, Hannum Emily, Hyunjoon Park, Yuko Butler Dec 2009

Globalization, Changing Demographics, And Educational Challenges In East Asia, Hannum Emily, Hyunjoon Park, Yuko Butler

Hyunjoon Park

In recent decades, globalization and regional integration have brought significant economic and demographic changes in East Asia, including rising economic inequality, growing population movements within and across borders, and the emergence or renewed geopolitical significance of cultural and linguistic minority populations. These trends have coincided with significant changes in family formation, dissolution, and structures. How have these changes played out in the diverse educational systems of East Asia? In what innovative ways are East Asian governments addressing the new demographic realities of their student populations? This volume offers a snapshot of key educational stratification issues in East Asian nations, and …


Charity Translated As Social Entreprenuership, Marco Tavanti Dec 2009

Charity Translated As Social Entreprenuership, Marco Tavanti

Marco Tavanti

Fr. Afiliano Fajardo, CM (AKA: Fr. Nonong) exemplify Vincent de Paul in its innovation toward poverty reduction. This reflection shares the social entrepreneurship and social development approach of the Vincentian Center for Social Responsibility (VCSR) at Adamson University in Manila, Philippines.


Supporting Disadvantaged Learners In The Australian Vet Sector, Justin Brown, Sue North Dec 2009

Supporting Disadvantaged Learners In The Australian Vet Sector, Justin Brown, Sue North

Justin Brown

This paper investigates support models for supporting disadvantaged learners and job seekers in the education, training and employment sectors. This research was commissioned by NVEAC to assist with its identification of preferred models of support for disadvantaged learners in the VET sector.


Editor: The Medallion - Newsletter Of Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society For International Scholars, Michael Smithee Dec 2009

Editor: The Medallion - Newsletter Of Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society For International Scholars, Michael Smithee

Michael B. Smithee

Editor since 2006 for the Newsletter for the Honor Society, Phi Beta Delta. Contains articles about individuals, chapters, and ideas related to international education and Society activities.