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Title University partnerships for community and school system development / edited by Barbara Cozza and Patrick Blessinger.

Publication Info. Bingley, UK : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015.

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Edition First edition.
Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Innovations in higher education teaching and learning ; volume 5
Innovations in higher education teaching and learning ; v. 5.
Note "Created in partnership with the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents Front Cover; University Partnerships for Community and School System Development; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Series Editor's Introduction; Part I: Concepts and Principles; Innovative Approaches in University Partnerships: An Introduction to University Partnerships for Community and School System Development; Introduction; Core Concepts and Principles; Building Community; Which Social-Cultural Theoretical Perspectives Connect to USC Agendas?; Theoretical Framing; What Does Leadership Look Like in a USC?; Collaborated Distribution in USC Partnerships.
Collective Distribution Leadership in USC Partnerships Coordinated Distribution in USC Partnerships; How Does a "Community of Practice" Influence a USC Partnership?; Defining "Communities of Practice" in a USC Partnership; Developing and Nurturing Communities of Practice in a USC; Support for USCs; Stages of Development for a USC Partnership; Chapter Overviews; Conclusion; References; University-School Partnership in the Framework of Informal Education; Two Institutions, One Vision: The Creation of the University Class of Intercultural Competence.
Incorporating Elements of Informal Education: Why and How Is This Approach Unique?Conceptualizing the Relevance of Intercultural Competence; Assessing the Features of Cross-Institutional Partnerships; Conclusion; References; Part II: Successful Practices; Service-Based Initiatives in Teacher Education: Bridging Communities and Universities through Field Experiences; The Partnership History: Demographics and Conceptual Framework; The Projects and Methodology; Mentoring Initiative; Learning Community Initiative; Findings; Discussion and Concluding Remarks; References.
Supporting the Expansion of Pre-primary Education in Ethiopia: A Collaboration between an Ethiopian and a UK Higher Educati ... Introduction; Pre-Primary Schooling in Ethiopia; Setting up the Project; Managing Differing Perspectives; Forming and Storming: Power Relationships within the Team; Reaching Out to O Grade Teachers; The Next Stage: Ways Forward; References; Extending School Communities through University-School Partnerships; Theoretical Perspectives; Methodology; Findings; Project Overview; Supporting Structures; Outcomes; Discussion; Conclusion; References.
Building Greater Capacity in Science Education: A partnership between a Secondary Science School and a Research-Intensive U ... Background and Rationale for the Monash University-JMSS Partnership; Partnership Strategies at Inception, Development and Implementation; Outreach -- Spreading the Word -- Sharing the Partnership Expertise; Recognition of the Partnership Impact: National Awards and Grants; Emerging Sciences Victoria -- A Potential Educational Game-Changer; Achievements of the Monash-JMSS Partnership; International Links and Collaboration.
Summary This volume examines the diverse ways in which universities and colleges around the world are partnering and collaborating with other institutions to fulfil their missions and visions.
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Subject Community and college.
Community and college.
Community and school.
Community and school.
Universities and colleges -- Public services.
Universities and colleges -- Public services.
Universities and colleges -- Public relations.
Universities and colleges -- Public relations.
Education and state.
Education and state.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Cozza, Barbara, editor.
Blessinger, Patrick, editor.
Other Form: Print version: Cozza, Barbara. University Partnerships for Community and School System Development. Bradford : Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ©2015 9781785601330
ISBN 9781785601323 (electronic book)
1785601326 (electronic book)
1785601334
9781785601330
9781785601330