21st Century Lifelong Creative Learning: A Matrix of Innovative Methods and New Technologies for Individual, Team and Community Skills and Competencies

Authors: Niki Lambropoulos and Margarida Romero
University of Patras, Patra, Greece, and others
"From Dewey to the Quantum, this text provides an in-depth net-working of theoretical and practical approaches to learning within and across educational endeavours in both academia and the workplace. We are presented with an examination of the cognitive neuroscience of insight, semantic coding, conative learning affordances; queried about the emergence of massified learning, enactivism, learning analytics; and called to reconfigure course conceptualization as customization. This rendition of "le@rning forward" offers a particularly extensive, inclusive, and critical rendering of 21st century pedagogical paradigmatic changes. A must-read for anyone wishing to develop their pedagogical prowess with respect to learning e-volutions." - Reviewed by Professor Renée M. Fountain, Pavillon des Sciences de l'éducation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada

"The book looks at the Technology Enhanced Learning field from an interesting and innovative perspective. It opens a window on the new learning environments that foster the acquisition of those new skills that are necessary to live and be active part of today’s Knowledge Society. While outlining the present state of the art, it offers an interesting insight into the potential of innovative tools and educational methods. It represents a valuable addition for scientific libraries and can also be viewed as an excellent textbook for higher education and master courses in Educational Technology." - Reviewed by Dr. Michela Ott, Istituto Tecnologie Didattiche (ITD), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Genova, Italy

"21st Century Lifelong Creative Learning: A Matrix of Innovative Methods and New Technologies for Individual, Team and Community Skills and Competencies by Niki Lambropoulos Margarida Romero makes an excellent contribution to the body of knowledge on skills and methodological approaches to understanding learning in both individual and group contexts and across various multi-media environments." - Reviewed by Professor Robyn M. Gillies, School of Education, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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Academic Administration: A Quest for Better Management and Leadership in Higher Education

Editor: Sheying Chen
Indiana University Southeast,
New Albany, Indiana
"It is certainly a good read and can be commended to junior, aspiring and even established academic administrators and leaders." - Reviewed by John Cribbin, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China in the International Journal of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning.

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Collaborative Learning: Developments in Research and Practice

Robyn M. Gillies, Ph.D.
Professor of Education, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
"The editor of “Developments in Collaborative Learning” opens this volume with a comprehensive review of the more salient issues addressed by ongoing research in the field, as befits the most thoroughly researched educational approach. Following chapters address perennial concerns in the study and practice of cooperative learning at all levels: cognitive and social skills, teacher training for cooperative learning, cultural factors and the application of cooperative learning to specific subject matter. This is an invaluable volume for all those who wish to deepen and broaden their understanding of the complexities and benefits of cooperative learning." - Reviewed by Yael Sharan, IASCE Board member

"This is an outstanding volume by some of the leading scholars in collaborative learning. The chapters provide a full account of current research and will help anyone interested in collaborative learning to catch up on new developments. With topics ranging from theory to practice, this volume will benefit researchers and practitioners alike to better understand what we know and what we still need to learn about teacher training and implementation, students’ cognitive and social skills, cultural factors, and new collaborative technologies." - Reviewed by Cary Roseth PhD, Michigan State University

"This first-rate volume brings together contributions from a distinguished editor and leading international experts in the area of cooperative and collaborative learning. The book is compelling and analytical in its treatment of current issues within the field. This is essential reading for researchers and practitioners interested in the very latest thinking and recent developments within this important area." - Reviewed by Ed Baines PhD, Institute of Education, London

English Language Education in a Global World: Practices, Issues and Challenges

Editors: Lap Tuen Wong
Centennial College, Hong Kong SAR, China
Aditi Dubey-Jhaveri
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
"The impact of English as a global language in many spheres of international life has been both rapid and dramatic. This very timely volume on the globalisation of English language education has much to offer readers. Not only does it draw together important theoretical perspectives from which to position the overall theme of the volume, but it also provides rich accounts of international pedagogical processes and practices. It sets out important agendas relating to innovation and change into the future, while at the same time including realistic debates on the challenges involved. The scale and depth of this volume will make an important contribution for several years to come.” - Reviewed by Anne Burns, Professor of TESOL, The University of New South Wales, Australia, Professor Emerita, Aston University, UK

"This is very much a book for 21st century English language education. Focussed on the impact of globalisation on language use and language practices, the contributors raise a number of central and challenging questions in both theory and practice, critically probing key issues for teaching and learning and the place of English and Englishes in learning across a range of different educational settings. Highly recommended.” - Reviewed by Ronald Carter, Emeritus Professor, The University of Nottingham, UK

"English is widely regarded as a global language with myriad uses and roles that are constantly changing. This thematically coherent edited book collection provides fresh perspectives on conceptual issues and informed discussions on pedagogic practices. This book is an invaluable resource for practising teachers, teacher educators, students of Applied Linguistics and researchers alike.” - Reviewed by Constant Leung, Professor of Educational Linguistics, King's College London, UK

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Fundamentals of Research Methodology: A Holistic Guide for Research Completion, Management, Validation
and Ethics

Author: Engwa Azeh Godwill
MSc in Biochemstry, Lecturer in Biochemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, P.M.B. 01014 Thinkers Corner, Enugu, Nigeria
"I therefore, recommend this piece of work to those actively and passively involved in research and most especially, to students at tertiary education to serve as a baseline guiding material for their academic and research carrier. It is my hope that the rich treasures contained in this collection be exposed to the academic society to bridge the research gaps between Africa and the Western society."- Reviewed by Professor Chidi Uhaegbu, Dean, Natural and Applied Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University

​Moral Classroom Management in Early Childhood Educatio

Author: Clodie Tal
Head of MED Program in Early Childhood Education, Levinsky College of Education,
​Tel Aviv, Israel
"This is a book full of practical insights matched by innovative theory about how to rethink classroom management for student teachers and teachers, seeing this as an evolving process that can lead to transformational change. Clodie Tal brings to this process her wide experience of teaching, mentoring, researching and writing about classroom life as a teacher-educator trained as a psychologist. This book will be an invaluable tool for early childhood teachers and student students, especially those working in diverse communities, providing a framework, as Tal describes, ‘to switch between a bird’s eye view of the classroom and an intimate attentive view that takes an interest in each child.” - Dr Alison Clark, Thomas Coram Research Unit, UCL Institute of Education, London, UK

“A teacher’s highest priority, whether acknowledged or not, strongly influences their personal philosophy of classroom management. Clodie Tal’s focus on employing morality and the emotional well-being of children as overarching principles is insightful and thought provoking. It is also slightly discomforting in the way it compels me, as a teacher, to look inside and question my own values and the impact they have on my students. The numerous real-life stories included make for compelling reading. They also encourage teachers to look at situations from multiple perspectives, which is imperative, since we make decisions that impact students many times a day. If we want teachers to be reflective and intentional, where all children in a classroom are given the opportunity to thrive, regardless of circumstances, this is the kind of book we need to be reading.” - Liz Hah (M.Ed), The Early Childhood Research Podcast, Liz's Early Learning Spot

Chris Pascal, Professor, Director, Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC), St Thomas Children's Centre, Birmingham, UK. To read the review, click here.

Wilma Robles-Melendez, PhD, Department Chair/Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, Fischler School of Education, Nova Southeastern University, FL, USA. To read the review, click here. 

The FPeLearning™ System for Education: Systematic Research on Creative Technology Integration
into Classroom Practice

Author: Dale Herold Eberwein University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies SAS Alumni, Coeur d’Alene,
Idaho, USA
"In his book Dr. Dale H. Eberwein offers a cogent argument in favor of providing both teachers and students with the requisite training to implement creative technology to improve both instructional practices and student learning in the classroom." Review provided by Richard D. Solomon, PhD. To read the review in its entirety, click here.

"Dale H. Eberwein addresses, in a thorough and constructive way, the important issue of current shortfalls in the integration of technology into pedagogical practices in the classroom. Review provided by Larry Smith, PhD, Professor of Educational Leadership, University of New England, Australia. To read the review in its entirety, click here.

"Dr. Eberwein’s book, “The FPeLearning System for Education” was an awesome read, and quite timely for me as an educator working in an administrative position." Review provided by Scharbrenia Lockhart, Ed.D. To read the review in its entirety, click here.