The Self-organizing University: Designing the Higher Education Organization for Quality Learning and Teaching
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- Synopsis
- This book challenges the orthodoxy of learning and teaching in higher education with an original change approach entitled the Self-Organizing University (SOU). It assists universities build a comprehensive model of learning and teaching at whole-of-organization scale. The chapters demonstrate how a Self-Organizing University can create:• measurable learning and teaching standards;• student centered program development;• enhanced faculty professional growth and career trajectory;• more efficient and effective organizational design;• better feedback;• powerful use of technologies;• a legitimate connection between quality and productivity.Each chapter includes case examples derived from practical experience that situate the key ideas and concepts in the real day-to-day work of universities. The role of leadership in creating and sustaining a self-organizing university is also a key focus. The chapters target leadership practices that improve learning and teaching quality and productivity and assist universities realize their goals and aspirations for maximizing student learning.
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9789811049170
- Related ISBNs:
- 9789811049163
- Publisher:
- Springer Singapore, Singapore
- Date of Addition:
- 11/05/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Springer Singapore, Singapore
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Education
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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