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An international peer reviewed journal of educational foundations. It publishes essays that examine contemporary educational and social contexts and practices from critical perspectives. The SoJo Journal is interested in research studies as well as conceptual, theoretical, philosophical, and policy analysis essays that advance educational practices.

This book forms a basis and a starting point for a closer dialogue between musicologists, anthropologists and psychologists to achieve a better understanding of the cultural psychology of musical experience. This is done by arranging a meeting point or an arena in which different aspects of psychology and musicology touch and encounters each other due to how the two fields might be defined today.

This book forms a basis and a starting point for a closer dialogue between musicologists, anthropologists and psychologists to achieve a better understanding of the cultural psychology of musical experience. This is done by arranging a meeting point or an arena in which different aspects of psychology and musicology touch and encounters each other due to how the two fields might be defined today.

Advances the notion of decency in relation to democracy, and is underpinned by an analysis of meaningful, critically-engaged education. The book includes three sections: Constructing Meanings for Democracy and Decency; Justice for All as Praxis; and Social Justice in Action for Democracy, Decency, and Diversity: International Perspectives.

The mathematics curriculum - what mathematics is taught, to whom it is taught, and when it is taught - is the bedrock to understanding what mathematics students can, could, and should learn. The contributors to this volume challenge us to examine how the learning of mathematics can and should be affected by today's technology.

Advances the notion of decency in relation to democracy, and is underpinned by an analysis of meaningful, critically-engaged education. The book includes three sections: Constructing Meanings for Democracy and Decency; Justice for All as Praxis; and Social Justice in Action for Democracy, Decency, and Diversity: International Perspectives.

Addresses the use of technology in developing and expanding educational delivery systems to reach rural populations, providing access to equitable education opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized populations, and encouraging student civic engagement.

Addresses the use of technology in developing and expanding educational delivery systems to reach rural populations, providing access to equitable education opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized populations, and encouraging student civic engagement.

Addresses a need for the growing body of professionals who are called upon to lead the online/distance learning efforts at their various organisations. It will also be of interest to those wishing to prepare for leadership positions or who are engaged in research and study of issues "beyond the online course".

Discussion pedagogy engages students with issues that surpass the self and connects them with larger societal problems, allowing them to expand their perspectives and increase their worldviews of difficult issues. Nevertheless, teaching with discussion is a complex and sometimes ambiguous endeavour.

This book is the second in the series Management for Deans and includes advanced techniques employed by deans around the world to manage their boards, planning, donors, and careers. If you've been a dean or are considering this position, Advanced Management for Deans will introduce you to the position and offer you many ideas that can accelerate your success.

Addresses a need for the growing body of professionals who are called upon to lead the online/distance learning efforts at their various organisations. It will also be of interest to those wishing to prepare for leadership positions or who are engaged in research and study of issues "beyond the online course".

This book is the second in the series Management for Deans and includes advanced techniques employed by deans around the world to manage their boards, planning, donors, and careers. If you've been a dean or are considering this position, Advanced Management for Deans will introduce you to the position and offer you many ideas that can accelerate your success.

Did African Americans truly benefit from the results of Brown v. the Board of Education or did they get the short end of the stick? This book aims to understand the effects of integration on the African American community and offers inspiration to those who want to change and build a better and strong Black community.

The mathematics curriculum - what mathematics is taught, to whom it is taught, and when it is taught - is the bedrock to understanding what mathematics students can, could, and should learn. The contributors to this volume challenge us to examine how the learning of mathematics can and should be affected by today's technology.

Life is filled with enough challenges without a lack of virtue creating more trials. Addressing the question of, "What would Christ do?" can help the reader engage in better decision making that can literally change one's life and help establish a reputation of love, character, and compassion that will open doors into a better life.

Discusses varying types of school leadership in the context of key topics that have been at the centre of on-going school reform in the US. These topics include challenges, opportunities and issues associated with the administrator and teacher leadership pipeline; leadership and school finance reform; leadership and the role of community; issues of leadership, policy, and school performance.

"This collection of essays...represents some of the most central and important work of Peter McLaren; work he has done on behalf of people's liberation and humanization over more than three decades. [It provides] readers with an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of McLaren's intellectual history and academic development".

Discusses varying types of school leadership in the context of key topics that have been at the centre of on-going school reform in the US. These topics include challenges, opportunities and issues associated with the administrator and teacher leadership pipeline; leadership and school finance reform; leadership and the role of community; issues of leadership, policy, and school performance.

This title pushes our thinking about the dynamics involved in consulting with change leaders and intervening in the change process. It frames the changing nature of the organisational change challenge, explores the use of self in intervening in organisations, and examines different change frameworks and perspectives.