This chapter introduces readers to the broader network of strategies to which action learning may be considered an important hub. For very pragmatic purposes, action learning, according to the author, needs to link with its natural cousins, referred to as ‘action modalities.’ After providing...

Can the teaching of leadership transform practice? What concepts and modalities are best suited to do so? This paper builds on Meyer and Land’s (2003) theory of threshold concepts to examine how students learn and experience leadership as a complex and multi-faceted practice. Threshold...

Teachers are accustomed to teaching students, but experienced teachers must also teach teachers. What is it that one teacher can and should convey to another, especially when classroom observations suggest problems and a real need for improvement? The temptation is to say: “Come watch me and...

"This book introduces educators to the use of Virtual Words for teaching and learning. It analyzes the latest practical experiences and experiments of teaching in several virtual 3D environments, narrated by the voice of the protagonists applied on several planes from the...

An essential reference source that provides a detailed analysis of the most efficient and effective ways for teachers to adapt to changes in their industry. Featuring relevant topics such as reflective teaching methodology, lifelong learning programs, pioneer service learning, and technology...