Community Colleges Worldwide

Investigating the Global Phenomenon

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Adult & Continuing Education, Higher Education
Cover of the book Community Colleges Worldwide by Alexander W. Wiseman, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alexander W. Wiseman ISBN: 9781781902318
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Publication: November 28, 2012
Imprint: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Language: English
Author: Alexander W. Wiseman
ISBN: 9781781902318
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication: November 28, 2012
Imprint: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Language: English

This volume of the "International Perspectives on Education and Society" series comparatively examines various two-year and community college institutions worldwide. While these institutions are called by different names and may not all be structured the same around the world, their core mission remains consistently: to respond to the needs of their local community. Inspired by the German Volkshochschule, founded in 1844, this model is now throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand and other nations. While the community college "label" is debatable and possibly controversial in and of itself, these institutions all serve the needs of their local communities by bridging the gap between academic and technical training with open and accessible learning. Students served by these institutions come from various socioeconomic backgrounds including age, race, culture, gender, and income levels. Two-year and community colleges adapt and institutionalize differently to meet various community needs, whether they provide students with technical training, the ability to transfer to four-year higher education institutions, remedial education or lifelong learning opportunities. This volume analyzes the ways this model has served and continues to serve communities in different international contexts for similar purposes.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This volume of the "International Perspectives on Education and Society" series comparatively examines various two-year and community college institutions worldwide. While these institutions are called by different names and may not all be structured the same around the world, their core mission remains consistently: to respond to the needs of their local community. Inspired by the German Volkshochschule, founded in 1844, this model is now throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand and other nations. While the community college "label" is debatable and possibly controversial in and of itself, these institutions all serve the needs of their local communities by bridging the gap between academic and technical training with open and accessible learning. Students served by these institutions come from various socioeconomic backgrounds including age, race, culture, gender, and income levels. Two-year and community colleges adapt and institutionalize differently to meet various community needs, whether they provide students with technical training, the ability to transfer to four-year higher education institutions, remedial education or lifelong learning opportunities. This volume analyzes the ways this model has served and continues to serve communities in different international contexts for similar purposes.

More books from Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Cover of the book Ecological Health by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Risk Management Post Financial Crisis by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Advances in Hospitality and Leisure by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Sociology of Sport by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Consumer Culture Theory by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Gender Identity and Research Relationships by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Special Education International Perspectives by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Sraffa and Althusser Reconsidered by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Issues in Health and Health Care Related to Race/Ethnicity, Immigration, SES and Gender by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Globalizing China by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Global Talent Management and Staffing in MNEs by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Institutional Investors' Power to Change Corporate Behavior by Alexander W. Wiseman
Cover of the book Evolving Entrepreneurial Education by Alexander W. Wiseman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy