Arab MENA Countries: Vulnerabilities and Constraints Against Democracy on the Eve of the Global COVID-19 Crisis / / by Hussein Solomon, Arno Tausch

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910484650203321
• Autore: Solomon Hussein
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021
• ISBN: 9789811570476; 9811570477
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2021.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XXIV, 268 p. 103 illus., 75 illus. in color.)
• Collana: Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, , 2520-1247
• Disciplina: 956
• Soggetti: Middle East - Politics and government; Africa - Politics and government; Sociology; Economics; Middle Eastern Politics; African Politics
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Setting the Scene -- 2. Failing States And Losing Sovereignty? Reflecting On The State And Politics In The Mena Region -- 3. Achievements And Deficits Of The Arab Mena Economies On Th Eve Of The Current Global Corona Tsunami -- 4. Arab Mena States And Value Change: What Happens When Economic Globalization Is More Rapid Than Cultural Globalisation -- 5. Beyond Patriarchy: Gender, Islam And The Mena Region -- 6. Sectarianism And The Politics Of Identity In The Mena Region -- 7. Political Islam In The Arab Mena Countries: The Evidence From The Arab Barometer (5) Data About The “Unword” Of Middle East Research -- 8. Overcoming The Environmental Challenge In The Mena Region -- 9. The Mena Region In The Face Of Covid-19 -- 10. Conclusion.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book offers readers critical insights into a region in crisis and explores different facets of the crisis from governance to gender to the politics of identity, the challenge of the environment and the enduring ; impact of demographic variables and technological change. Whilst exploring the nature of the crises, the book also explores how policy-makers have responded to these and what other alternatives there are in overcoming challenges posed. Whilst the focus is on the Middle East North Africa region as a whole, the authors are well aware of the unique characteristics of individual countries. Hence the book examines regional trends whilst also being conscious of the national specificities of each country. In combining the general with the particular, the book approaches its subject matter from both a quantitative and a qualitative perspective allowing one to understand regional trends and country specific peculiarities. “This sophisticated transdisciplinary study combines qualitative and quantitative methods to offer a cutting-edge assessment of the current impact of three macro-dynamics—globalization, democratization, and development—on the Middle East North African (MENA) region. This is essential reading for both area specialists and social science generalists seeking to understand the latest sociopolitical and economic trends affecting the region and the world.” —Manfred B Steger, Professor of Sociology, University of Hawaii and Global Professorial Fellow, Western Sydney University) “A must-read research about the Middle East and North Africa. The critical and empirical approach deserves to be praised since it prevents the research from falling into the pitfalls of ideological dogmas and religious fanaticism. Hussein Solomon and Arno Tausch are to be congratulated on such an excellent job!” —Jacques Neriah, Late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s Foreign Policy Adviser and Editor of Jewish Political Studies Review “Solomon and Tausch have produced a valuable contribution to the literature. Prospects for development in the MENA region are set in the context of a balanced appreciation of the different effects of globalisation, political culture, governance and Islam in different countries. Theoretical perspectives are combined with compelling empirical analysis..." —Calum Paton. Emeritus Professor of Public Policy, Keele University, UK.

Emerging strategies for supporting student learning : [a practical guide for librarians and educators] / / Barbara Allan

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910972486303321
• Autore: Allan Barbara <1954->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : , : Facet, , 2016
• ISBN: 9781783301072; 1783301074
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (x, 178 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
• Disciplina: 028.7071/1
• Soggetti: Information literacy - Study and teaching (Higher); Research - Methodology - Study and teaching (Higher); Library orientation for college students; Library orientation for college students - Web-based instruction; College student development programs; Academic libraries; Academic libraries - Relations with faculty and curriculum; Libraries and education
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Machine generated contents note: ; 1. Introduction -- Introduction to the book -- Introduction to this chapter -- Changing the learning landscape -- Student expectations and experiences -- Flexible learning -- Library spaces -- Employability -- Internationalization of higher education -- Institutional responses to change -- Changing ways of working for library and information professionals -- structure of the book -- Summary -- References -- ; 2. Working with students -- Introduction -- Diverse student populations -- Students in the digital age -- Working with international students -- Students with disabilities -- Part-time students -- Diverse learning styles -- Practical approaches for working with diverse groups of students -- Summary -- References -- ; 3. Digital literacies -- Introduction -- Digital literacies in practice -- Information literacy -- Metaliteracy -- Additional case studies -- Digital badges -- Summary -- References -- ; 4. ; Employability -- Introduction -- Academic libraries and employability -- Graduate attributes -- Working with students -- Summary -- References -- ; 5. Approaches to learning and teaching -- Introduction -- Kolb's learning cycle -- Laurillard's conversational framework for university teaching -- Entwistle's teaching for understanding at university -- Land and Meyer's threshold concepts -- Higher Education Academy's flexible pedagogies -- Summary -- References -- ; 6. Learning and teaching activities -- Introduction -- Presenting basic ideas -- Common learning and teaching activities -- Assessment of learning -- Reflection on learning -- Learning and teaching without courses -- Summary -- References -- ; 7. Making it happen -- Introduction -- Thinking about participants -- Basic design principles -- Levels of learning -- Basic design structure -- Design of individual learning activities -- Finding and using learning resources -- Reviewing the programme design -- Marketing and promotion -- Summary -- References -- ; 8. Designing face-to-face, blended and online courses -- Introduction -- Designing face-to-face sessions -- Designing flipped classroom sessions -- Designing blended learning courses -- Design of online courses -- Summary -- References -- ; 9. Delivering learning experiences -- Introduction -- Preparing yourself -- Face-to-face delivery -- Online delivery -- Co-facilitation -- Summary -- References -- ; 10. Evaluation of learning and teaching activities and courses -- Introduction -- UK quality control and enhancement processes -- Research on evaluation of learning and teaching in academic libraries -- Evaluation in practice -- Combined methods of evaluation -- Summary -- References -- ; 11. Lifelong professional development -- Introduction -- Networking through professional organizations and groups -- Learning in the workplace -- Short courses, conferences and workshops -- Accredited courses -- Independent learning -- Developing online networks -- Managing individual professional development -- Developing a professional portfolio -- Summary -- References.
• Sommario/riassunto: Emerging Strategies for Supporting Student Learning provides a straightforward and accessible guide to the latest learning and teaching practices appropriate for use with higher education students. It is both an exciting and challenging time to be working in higher education as the sector experiences rapid changes including: an increasingly diverse student population with changing expectations; changes in technology including the rise in the use of social media; increased emphasis on employability and internationalisation; development of new social learning spaces; as well as an ever-decreasing resource base. As a result of these changes, new approaches to supporting student learning are developing rapidly.