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Ever wondered how grading systems differ around the world? 🌍📚 Check out our latest article comparing US and global grading systems! Discover the unique approaches various countries take in assessing student performance and what it means for international education. #Education #GradingSystems #GlobalLearning https://lnkd.in/dYHiqdZ7

A recent Forbes article providing an overview of the development of the higher education system in Mexico. Thanks to Bryan Penprase -- what a great job transforming our chat into a lively read, with highlights on the educational innovations at Tecnológico de Monterrey!

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗦𝗔: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀🗽 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔: Embarking on high school #education in the #USA offers a gateway to a world rich in diversity, innovation, and opportunities. This journey equips students with the tools necessary for academic excellence, personal growth, and future success. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Schools are equipped with the latest technology to prepare students for the digital future. 💻🔬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺: A wide range of subjects including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), humanities, and more. ⚗️🎨 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: Tutoring, AP (Advanced Placement), and IB (International Baccalaureate) programs for students seeking academic challenges. 📚🔭 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Multicultural educational environments that promote understanding and respect for different cultures. 🌍🤝 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:Leadership development programs, sports, arts, and student clubs to foster personal and social skills. 🏆🎭 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Community service projects that allow students to apply what they have learned and make a difference in their surroundings. 🌳🤲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: College and career guidance to steer students toward their academic futures and careers. 🎓🚀 Opt for secondary education in the USA and take the first step towards a future filled with opportunities, personal, and professional development. Prepare to be part of a community that values innovation, diversity, and success. Set your dreams in motion in the USA. 🌎✈️ #highschoolusa #education #technology #curriculum #supportprograms #diversity #personaldevelopment #communityservice #futurepreparation #academicexcellence #innovation #globalcitizens #leadership #steam #culturalinclusion #environmentalawareness #collegeprep #careerreadiness #newlinkeducation

This is the second post in a series of blogs that reflect on the educational and organisational challenges facing universities as they navigate intersecting existential, epistemic crossroads. Are universities out of alignment with the pedagogical needs of the generations of students not flowing as fast as we would like into our undergraduate and postgraduate programs? I look at the resistances that make educational change and innovation in universities challenging and often confined to the fringes of the student experience. Using evidence from across the sector, I expose the warning signs of where we are clearly seeing declining participation and declining engagement in both both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, underpinned by a decreasing value proposition for a higher education experience. I end with a call to arms arguing that universities must evolve and adapt to the changing social, cultural, and economic futures they are facing. They must activate an environment in which safe spaces to succeed are enabled and staff, students, and the community co-design a radical, aspirational, and future forward redesign of the foundations, practices, and assumptions of higher education, building on the successes of the past (and not rebuilding from the ground up every time) and reimagining a future state for a valued and innovative university experience. https://lnkd.in/gYHq3vbu #highereducation #highered #highereducationleadership #universities #universitylife #universitystudents #innovationineducation #changemanagement

Excited to announce the publication of my latest article! 🎉Preparing to succeed: the impact of an access module(2024) Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1–15. https://lnkd.in/ewQvWZHY.   For those interested in wider subject of the importance of Access level study and its contribution in preparing students for the undergraduate degree module, I believe you'll find the read both informative and thought-provoking. This article explores the sustained impact of an Access module on mature students from disadvantaged backgrounds as they progress to undergraduate study. Framed in the context of OfS concerns about attrition and conceptualisation of dispositional, situational and institutional barriers, student survey and tutor focus group data were collected in a case study at the UK’s largest distance learning university. Findings suggested an Access module impacted by aligning learner confidence with improved academic writing, provided a crucial preparatory starting point, and led to enhancements in student time management and competence in learning online. Institutional barriers were mitigated through a 1–1 proactive tutoring model. Recommendations about the implications for improving support for Year 1 students are made. You can access the article here Butcher, J., Bhandari, R., Foley, K., McCormick, M., & Curry, G. (2024). Preparing to succeed: the impact of an access module. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1–15. https://lnkd.in/ewQvWZHY.  Your feedback and thoughts are most welcome!  

New Article Published: Reflecting on Our Educational Mission As the new academic year unfolds, it is essential to pause and reflect on the core mission of education: fostering growth, curiosity, and critical thinking. In my latest piece for Times Higher Education, I delve into how universities can align their goals with this mission, ensuring we not only impart knowledge but also inspire transformative change for both students and the broader community. Check out my thoughts on how we can reframe our approach to learning in the face of a rapidly evolving world. #HigherEducation #StudentFirst #CultivatingCuriosity #IgniteInspireLeadChange #LeadingASustainableFuture #LifelongLearning #LivingChange #CommunityImpact #ThisIsUNBC

Higher Education Conferences 2024 for Better Collaboration Higher Education Conferences in 2024 offer academic professionals a platform to collaborate and share research findings. They aim to foster innovation and shape the future of academia. Attending Higher Education Conferences in 2024 will be pivotal for educators, administrators, policymakers, and researchers eager to explore emerging trends in the educational landscape. These conferences provide a dynamic venue for the exchange of ideas, networking opportunities, and the presentation of groundbreaking research and methodologies. Participants can expect a series of workshops, keynote speeches, and panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities within higher education. Emphasis will be placed on teaching strategies, technological advancements, policy development, and student engagement. These gatherings serve as a catalyst for fostering partnerships and initiating discussions that can lead to significant advancements in higher education worldwide. Preview Of 2024’s High-impact Academic Gatherings Welcome to our Preview of 2024’s High-Impact Academic Gatherings. The year 2024 is shaping up to witness some of the most groundbreaking academic conferences around the globe. From the traditional annual meet-ups to the debut of dynamic forums, education professionals are set for an inspiring array of events. Get ready to mark your calendars as we shed light on these must-attend conferences. Spotlight On Notable Annual Conferences Leading institutions and academic bodies gear up again to host their flagship conferences. These annual events have long been guiding lights in education. They boast rich histories of innovation and collaboration. Participants can expect stellar keynote speeches, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities that are second to none. International Conference on Education Technology: Merging tech with teaching strategies. Global Higher Education Symposium: Focusing on policy development and student engagement. Education Leadership Forum: Where thought leaders discuss the future of academic governance. Emerging Themes In The 2024 Conference Circuit Next year’s conferences will be buzzing with talk of revolutionary themes. The education sector is evolving, and so are its biggest events. Attendees can anticipate discussions around AI in education, sustainability in curriculum, and inclusive learning environments. The stage is set for a transformative year where fresh ideas will blossom into progressive educational practices. Read more:https://lnkd.in/e4NrfQBE #education #studyabroad #university #college #students #study #student #highered #overseaseducation #studyincanada #studyinuk #studentlife #internationalstudents #ielts #studentvisa #studyvisa #studyoverseas #collegelife #visa #school #studyinaustralia #canada

Excited to share that our article “Why Should College Leaders Consider the Power of Their Place?” was just published in the open-access Journal of Higher Education Management. In this project, Verna Case and I conducted expert interviews with college presidents and vice-presidents about the role that place plays in mission design, strategic planning, and overall college development. The interviews were fascinating. We wanted to thank all the university presidents and vice presidents who let us interview them. Especially because we were able to meet with them a second time to receive their feedback on our findings and the power of place concept map, which is the centerpiece of the project. Previously, we had published a shorter post "Today’s Colleges and the Power of Place" on the AAUP Blog Academe. Now the full, open-access article is out: Link to JHEM : https://lnkd.in/gdaAwJdy Direct link to the issue and article: https://lnkd.in/gtiQbTMz (open access) In an academic world in which everything is driven increasingly by data and (generic) spaces, place can provide not only complimentary information, but also meaning, balance, and distinction. Cresswell (2015) writes: “When we look at the world as a world of places, we see different things. We see attachments and connections between people and place. We see worlds of meaning and experience. Sometimes this way of seeing can seem to be an act of resistance against a rationalization of the world that focuses more on space than place” (p. 18). It would be wise for institutions and their leaders to consider (the both simple and complex concept of) place. After almost two decades of focusing on various kinds of spaces, it has been rewarding for me personally to delve into the concept of place and to see it through a disciplinary-agnostic lens. Several of my scholarly projects were recently finished (e.g. “Physical Language Learning Spaces in the Digital Age” https://lnkd.in/dRcSfnuJ; “Language Program Vitality in the United States: From Surviving to Thriving in Higher Education” https://lnkd.in/db3gA-tx; and “How important is studying languages for undergraduate students and why (not) study languages?” https://lnkd.in/gPu53qct ), I am excited about my next/current book project that I started in the spring: “Place and language education: Materiality, meaning, and practices.” If you work on similar topics, please reach out!

ERA (Experience, Reflection & Action) First-Year Program Spring 2024 Formative Survey Results. The 2024 phase of the ERA Formative Evaluative Tool Survey has shed light on the formative impact of the ERA (Experience, Reflection & Action) first-year program on undergraduates from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Key Insights: -Community and Belonging: 90%+ of students felt connected to the ERA-FYP community and found value in peer and mentor relationships. One student shared, “ERA made me feel like part of something meaningful, especially when I struggled with feeling alone." -Skills Improvement & Development: Over 70%+ of participants agreed the ERA-FYP helped improve critical college writing, research, and group collaboration skills. Reflection and discernment papers and team projects proved essential in easing positive adjustment and transition to university life and study. -Vocational and Avocational Discernment: 80% agreed that ERA guest speakers and other core ERA first-year program components influenced their academic and potential career exploration decisions, with many considering double majors and minors across the university based on newfound passions and purpose. The ERA-FYP continues to empower undergraduate students academically and personally, fostering formative development, growth and providing valuable community, sense of belonging and connections to multiple university resources and opportunities.

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