ABSTRACT
Drawing together major global studies from leading researchers, this book presents novel results, ideas, and developments from the world’s largest collaborative study of student engagement in higher education. It builds insight into contemporary higher education practice, policy, and research.
The chapters are written by experts who lead student engagement research in nine diverse countries in Asia Pacific, North and South America, Europe and Africa. The book presents analysis, results, benchmark data, and case studies. It deep-dives into research programs, analytical capabilities, empirical situations, and development trajectories. The book updates earlier publications and charts emerging perspectives and development opportunities.
The research contributions are for students of higher education, as well as for policymakers, advisors, and university administrators. Higher education practitioners and leaders around the world will enjoy this book.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|23 pages
Introduction
part II|46 pages
Development and research
chapter 3|16 pages
CCSS and student engagement in China
part III|72 pages
Case study contexts
chapter 6|24 pages
Engagement with learning and the development of skills in United Kingdom students
chapter 8|17 pages
Proving student competence in South Africa
part IV|39 pages
Applications and offshoots