This special issue on “Contemporary Teacher Education: A Global Perspective” contains eleven articles focused on varied current topics in teacher education all over the world.
Untuk menanamkan jiwa wirausaha disekolah maka peran dan keaktifan guru dalam mengajar harus menarik, misalnya pembawaan yang ramah dan murah senyum, lucu, mendatangkan wirausahawan untuk memberikan pencerahan tentang keberhasilan dan kegagalannya sehingga akhirnya bisa berhasil. Selain itu peran aktif para siswa juga dituntut karena sasaran pengajaran ini adalah keberhasilan siswa bukan keberh…
This chapter considers the work of a large-scale project, the Centre for Sustainable Healthy Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods (SHLC), funded within the UK’s government’s Global Challenges Research Fund, part of its Official Development Assistance Programme. In particular, the focus of the chapter is the ways in which the capacities of researchers in the global south can be strengthened th…
Early-career researchers encounter distinct challenges, balancing intense competition with the demands of securing funding and publishing their work. These pressures have increased anxiety and depression, impacting their performance and overall well-being. Yet, their mental health remains a low priority for both society and institutions. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, employ…
This study aims to investigate the role played by the mother tongue in the process of second language acquisition within a bilingual educational model, with particular attention to the development of an appropriate academic register
Computational thinking (CT) is an approach to problem-solving that has its roots in computer science. However, its inherent value in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines cannot be over-emphasized, considering that we are in the fourth industrial revolution. The chapter draws attention to its close affinity to problem-solving and programming, and the impact of…
The overspread of the novel coronavirus—SARS-CoV-2—over the globe has caused significant damage to manufacturing and service businesses, regardless of whether they are commercial, public, or not-for-profit sectors.
This book is about the Physical Education (PE) curriculum in the Czech Republic – and it is also about dichotomies. It summarises the fi ndings from the author’s research over the past ten years into the PE curriculum in the Czech Republic and internationally, predominantly in Europe but also in the USA. Its primary purpose is to present this research into the quality of the Czech PE cu…
Buku ini disusun sebagai panduan praktis untuk guru pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) dalam menanamkan dan mengimplementasikan tujuh kebiasaan anak Indonesia hebat, yaitu bangun pagi, beribadah, berolahraga, makan sehat dan bergizi, gemar belajar, dan bermasyarakat dalam aktivitas sehari-hari. Penerapan kebiasaan ini diharapkan dapat mendukung terwujudnya delapan dimensi profil lulusan yang meli…
Buku Kata Bermutu: Pidato Pilihan Setahun Mendikdasmen Abdul Mu’ti berisi kumpulan pidato yang memuat gagasan dan arah kebijakan pendidikan nasional, meliputi pendidikan bermutu, reformasi birokrasi, kesejahteraan guru, revitalisasi sekolah, serta integrasi sains dan nilai agama. Buku ini menjadi refleksi dan inspirasi dalam mewujudkan pendidikan inklusif dan berkualitas menuju Indonesia Emas…
Buku Pancasila untuk Tunas Bangsa ditujukan untuk anak usia 4–5 tahun dan disusun berdasarkan perkembangan kecerdasan serta metode keteladanan. Buku ini menyajikan nilai-nilai Pancasila secara sederhana dan sesuai dengan kaidah pendidikan anak usia dini, sehingga penggunaannya selalu melibatkan guru maupun orang tua. Melalui pendekatan interaktif dan edukatif, buku ini membantu anak memahami …
Rupa Dasar adalah buku pengenalan seni rupa yang disusun untuk membantu pembaca memahami unsur-unsur visual yang membentuk berbagai objek di sekitar kita. Buku ini membahas elemen-elemen dasar seperti titik, garis, bidang, bentuk, warna, tekstur, perspektif, arsir, dan komposisi dengan bahasa sederhana dan contoh-contoh nyata yang mudah dipahami. Pembaca diajak mengamati lingkungan, mengenali p…
Buku ini memberikan gambaran bago organisasi pendidikan untuk menerapkan SMOP (SIstem Manajemen Organisasi Pendidikan) di organisasinya
Buku ini berisi tuntunan aktivitas penelitian guru TK mulai dari tujuan, pembahasan materi penugasasn serta evaluasi sehingga memudahkan guru TK dalam memahami materi penelitian.
Buku memuat bagaimana mengajarkan matematika untuk anak usia TK dengan cara menarik. Didalamnya terdapat beberapa kegiatan yang merangang kreativitas guru.
Buku ini berisi model pendidikan yang mengintegrasikan pendidikan agama da pendidikan karakter dengan pendidikan yang mengoptimalkan perkembangan seluruh potensi anak.
Buku ini berisi mengenai ilmu pendidikan anak usia dini yang dapat menunjang upaya secara praktis dalam pendidikan anak usia dini. Bagaimana menjadi guru Taman Kanak-Kanak yang inspiratif
Buku ini menceritakan pengalaman luar biasa tentang perjalanan penulis dalam mempelajari pendidikan di Negeri kangguru. Banyak hal yang menantang yang menggugah penulis untuk bisa diterapkan dan mengembangkannya di Indonesia
Buku ini disusun sebagai referensi bagi para praktisi pendidikan, orang tua anak berkebutuhan khusus dan pemerhati pendidikan berkebutuhan khusus dalam mendesain layanan pembelajaran dengan mensinergikan lingkungan perkembangan sehingga ihtiarnpengembangan potensi pada anak berkebutuhan khusus dapat dilakukan secara sistemik
Buku ini berisi cerita mengenai anak-anak istimewa yang berjuang belajar di Sekolah Luar Biasa dan memulai pertama kalinya untuk bersekolah secara umum. Menjadi inspirasi betapa anak-anak istimewa ini merupakan anugra terindah dari Alloh SWT
training, research of this dissertation was focussed on an in-depth analysis of informal communication processes between participants as well as trainers, that occurred outside the formal session times. The international science teacher training had been designed in a blended-learning structure with two online phases and – in between – one face-to-face week, including lectures, seminars…
Buku Bunga Rampai Analisis Kebijakan Pendidikan di Indonesia menyajikan kumpulan tulisan yang membahas berbagai isu, strategi, dan dinamika kebijakan pendidikan di tanah air. Setiap artikel dalam buku ini menyoroti aspek berbeda, mulai dari perumusan kebijakan, implementasi di lapangan, hingga evaluasi terhadap dampak yang ditimbulkan bagi peserta didik, tenaga pendidik, maupun masyarakat luas.…
Buku Pendidikan Karakter Era Milenial karya Hendarman membahas secara komprehensif tentang pentingnya pendidikan karakter dalam menghadapi tantangan zaman modern. Di era milenial yang ditandai dengan derasnya arus informasi, perkembangan teknologi digital, serta pergeseran nilai sosial, pendidikan karakter menjadi fondasi utama untuk membentuk generasi yang berintegritas, berakhlak mulia, dan m…
I Still Have One Leg adalah kumpulan puisi dan refleksi pribadi oleh Chou Ta‑Kuan, seorang anak penyintas kanker yang menampilkan perjuangannya dalam mempertahankan semangat hidup meski kehilangan satu kaki. Dalam karya ini, Ta‑Kuan menyampaikan pesan keberanian, harapan, dan makna kehidupan melalui metafora fisik dan emosional tentang ketidaksempurnaan tubuh dan semangat yang tetap utuh.
Buku ini merupakan cerita bergambar untuk anak-anak yang dirancang sebagai media pembelajaran untuk mengembangkan stimulasi motorik dan sosial. Dalam cerita, tokoh Nayna memulai petualangan baru bertemu teman baru dan belajar naik sepeda.
Buku Replika 4U Soalan PMR Science disusun khusus untuk membantu pelajar tingkat menengah mempersiapkan diri menghadapi ujian PMR (Penilaian Menengah Rendah) dalam mata pelajaran Sains.
Buku Multitest Question Bank merupakan kumpulan soal-soal latihan yang dirancang untuk membantu peserta didik mempersiapkan diri menghadapi berbagai jenis ujian, baik ujian sekolah, ujian masuk perguruan tinggi, maupun tes standar lainnya.
Buku Guru Pembangun Jiwa menyoroti peran mendalam seorang guru tidak hanya sebagai pengajar, tetapi juga sebagai pembimbing, pembentuk karakter, dan penjaga nilai-nilai kemanusiaan dalam diri siswa.
Buku Sang Pencetak Generasi Emas mengangkat kisah dan peran inspiratif para pendidik dalam membentuk generasi masa depan yang unggul, berkarakter, dan berdaya saing tinggi.
Buku Penilaian Kinerja Sistem PKB dan Sistem Presentasi Kerja membahas secara komprehensif konsep, indikator, dan mekanisme evaluasi kinerja guru dalam kerangka Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan (PKB). Buku ini mengulas bagaimana sistem penilaian dirancang untuk mendorong peningkatan kompetensi pedagogik, profesional, sosial, dan kepribadian guru.
Global Agendas and Education Reforms: A Comparative Study analyzes how global education agendas—such as digitalization, entrepreneurship, emergency education, internationalization, diversity, and sustainability—shape national education reforms across various countries. It highlights convergence in policies and examines their impact on pedagogy, curriculum, teacher training, and administration
Northern Lights on Civic and Citizenship Education presents findings on how civic knowledge, attitudes, and engagement are taught and experienced by students in Nordic countries. It highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities in promoting democratic citizenship through education
This Open Access book is an excellent synthesis of the initial and continuing preparation for Mathematics Teaching in Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, from which comparative analyses can be made that show similarities and differences, and highlight various perspectives.
On the other hand, she shows that transitions need not result in social reproduction when institutional conditions enable the development of resources essential for social mobility . Through analyzing how descendants of migrants build various forms of capital in their social trajectories relative to structural contexts, the book advances theoretical discussions informed by Bourdieu’s theory…
This open access volume delves into the multifaceted discourse surrounding “world class universities,” unpacking their purported characteristics and policy implications. The book presents a comprehensive historical survey and analysis of how the concept has evolved, highlighting its trajectories and tensions. It offers theoretical deepening by integrating perspectives from philosophy, media…
This open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview o…
Vocabulary knowledge has long been correlated with reading proficiency; however, national surveys show that student vocabulary growth has, at best, stagnated. This volume provides new insights into vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary teaching
This open access volume explores how a “values and valuing” perspective can enhance mathematics pedagogy by integrating cognitive, affective, and cultural dimensions. It demonstrates that teaching mathematics is not solely about reasoning, but also about emotions, cultural context, and peer interactions. Featuring contributions from global scholars, the book addresses topics such as uncover…
Using Social Theory in Higher Education offers an accessible introduction to key social theoretical frameworks that are used to explore and understand issues in higher education. The book brings together leading scholars to explain how a wide range of theoretical approaches – including Bourdieu, Foucault, Habermas, Butler, and others – can be applied to analyze the structures, practices, an…
The use of technology in upper secondary mathematics education is a multifaceted topic. This topical survey addresses several dimensions of the topic and attempts at referring to international research studies as it is written by a team of several authors from five countries of three different continents.
This book explores the integration and impact of various technologies in lower secondary mathematics education. It examines how tools such as calculators, dynamic geometry software, and digital learning platforms are used to enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts and improve engagement in the classroom. The contributors analyze both the pedagogical benefits and challenges of t…
Universities, Innovation and the Economy explores the growing importance of universities as key players in the innovation system and their evolving relationship with the economy. The book examines how universities contribute to economic development not only through the education of skilled labor but also through research, technological advancement, and knowledge transfer.
This book examines the transitions taking place in mathematics education from school to tertiary level, as well as from traditional to modern curricula. It explores how changes in educational systems, social structures, and economic demands affect the teaching and learning of mathematics.
This book explores how anticipation—the ability to imagine, evaluate, and prepare for possible futures—can transform decision-making in the 21st century. Developed in partnership with UNESCO, it introduces Futures Literacy as a key capability for navigating uncertainty
This book examines how time shapes the global transfer of education policies. It introduces seven temporal dimensions—such as timing, pacing, and historical layering—that influence how reforms are adopted, adapted, or resisted across different countries.
This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of how the UK government’s Prevent Duty—part of its counter-terrorism strategy—has been interpreted and enacted in educational settings. Drawing on empirical research across schools, colleges, and universities, the book explores how educators have understood and responded to the duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
This guide serves as a practical handbook for lecturers in post-compulsory higher education, combining an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong educational philosophy based on reflective practice. The authors address key components of academic quality and standards, including teaching and learning, student support, assessment and evaluation, curriculum design, resource management, and marketing.
This book explores how 21st century skills—such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity—are interpreted and applied across various educational contexts worldwide. It highlights the importance of adapting these skills to local cultural, social, and economic settings, emphasizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective
This text is based on the author's research into primary school teachers’ stress. The research has been linked with the author's belief in the need to understand ourselves, our personal and professional situations and how they relate. The resulting book is a practical text designed to address the reader in such a way that they can readily identify with what is being discussed. Furthermore, re…
This book examines effective methods for teaching mathematical modelling, a key skill that links mathematics to real-world problems. It explores instructional strategies, classroom practices, and challenges in helping students develop modelling competencies. Aimed at educators and researchers, the book offers practical insights and theoretical perspectives to improve mathematics teaching throug…