College Based Higher Education and its Identities: History, Pedagogy and Purpose within the Sector

This book explores the history, purpose, and understandings of College-Based Higher Education, tracing its history and aims, identifying issues paramount to its survival, and emphasizing the need for a distinct identity, unique teaching, and a research culture. It appeals to scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of college-based higher education, exploring its historical roots, overarching objectives, and diverse interpretations. Through the collaborative insights of researchers and practitioners, the book traces the evolution of college-based higher education, highlighting its goals and challenges. It identifies critical issues that threaten the sector's survival, fostering a united understanding of knowledge and expertise. Emphasizing the importance of a distinct identity, innovative teaching methodologies, and a robust research culture, the book serves as a rallying cry for college-based higher education to recognize its own significance and value. It advocates for a transformative approach that fosters sustainability, competitiveness, and excellence in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. This invaluable resource will captivate scholars of college-based higher education, as well as those interested in broader aspects of higher education. It will also be of immense value to policy makers and practitioners seeking to shape the future of this vital sector.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030423919
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020