The contemporary education system is disrupted by the plethora of emerging technologies, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, global financial woes, and the ever-present shifting of higher education structuration and needs. There is a necessity for a marker to capture this transition in order to teach future generations how to recover educational losses in crisis situations.

Cases on Global Innovative Practices for Reforming Education broadens the perspective of global educators on innovative methodologies for ensuring the resilience of teaching and learning in the 21st century. Discussing teaching and learning cases from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe, this research creates scholarship and documentation of various innovative practices in education, covering crisis contexts, green education, and education technologies. This book provides a valuable resource for educators, school administrators, K-university, educational researchers, educational software developers, textbook publishers, pre-service teachers, professors, academicians, organizations interested in funding educational initiatives, and national education policymakers.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Crisis Contexts
Distance Education
Education Technologies
Educational Empowerment
Foreign Language Learning
Globalization
Green Education
Higher Education
International Telecollaboration
Ongoing Crises
Operations Management
Physiotherapy Education
Social Media Use
Student Engagement
Sustainability
Virtual Reality
Work Environments
Work-Integrated Learning

Reviews & Statements

Prof. Sriya Chakravarti provides her insight of the WBUR piece, “How children are taught to read faces a reckoning”:

"What's your greatest dream in life?... His greatest dream was to learn to read." This struggle is real. I have seen countless students and adults across the globe struggle with reading. Sometimes, it is the language barrier that comes in the way, as I see students convert the text into their mother tongue, other times, students prefer visuals and numbers over text because words jump at them and confuse them. Many times, I have come across students that can make some meaning out of words, and then there are others who can get in the zone and flow by taking the material to a different level of creativity, and turn the same text into music. I believe finding our individual flow is key to reading success. Maybe reading should be based on our interests, and I certainly believe when there is an interest for a subject, the craving to know more about it seeps in, and the mind/brain rewires itself to learn via reading.

– Sriya Chakravarti (Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE)

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dr. Sriya Chakravartistands as a luminary figure in the sphere of business education, renowned for her pioneering endeavors in reshaping the landscape of learning through inclusion, digitization, and entrepreneurial perspectives. With a steadfast commitment to fostering wealth-driven careers and transformative educational practices, Dr. Chakravarti has left an indelible mark on the global academic community. A distinguished alumna of the University of San Francisco, an institution esteemed within the top 500 worldwide, Dr. Chakravarti holds both an MBA and a Doctor of Education degree. Her academic journey, marked by a full scholarship and a notable 3.83 GPA during her doctoral studies, serves as a testament to her unwavering dedication to excellence. Accolades such as the CMBE (Certified Master of Business Education), FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts), FRAS (Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society), and PFHEA (Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) adorn Dr. Chakravarti's illustrious career, underscoring her expertise and contributions to the field of education. As the academic chair of the vocational program at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the field of Human Resources Management Business Department, Dr. Chakravarti plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of HR professionals. Her leadership ensures that students receive a comprehensive education that integrates cutting-edge practices in HR management, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. Renowned for her pioneering work in paperless education frameworks, digital evaluations, and feedback mechanisms, Dr. Chakravarti has been at the forefront of the digital transformation in education. Her influential role in shaping the Rethinking Pedagogy Report, following an invitation to the esteemed Georg Eckert Institute, highlights her stature as a thought leader in education digitization, particularly within the SAARC nations. Beyond academia, Dr. Chakravarti has been instrumental in mentoring educators under various national initiatives, including the UAE's National Emiratization and Nation Building Initiatives, and India's New Education Policy under the UKIERI framework. A gifted writer, Dr. Chakravarti's literary contributions have garnered widespread acclaim, reflecting her deep insights into education, entrepreneurship, and societal development. Off-duty, she champions community upliftment through sustainable employment-generating micro-projects, earning her the prestigious Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award by the UN Economic and Social Council. Dr. Sriya Chakravarti's visionary approach to education has illuminated the paths of countless students and educators alike, establishing her as a beacon of excellence in the realm of business education and educational leadership. Her legacy continues to inspire and shape the future of education on a global scale.

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