Overview
Features contributions from over a dozen countries including Australia, Egypt, Brazil, South Africa, Germany, France, and Canada
First book-length study that surveys the international scope of undergraduate research
Addresses differences in emphasis, program implementation, funding and policies that make the study of undergraduate research a resource for future program development and implementation
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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About this book
This edited volume explores how undergraduate research and research-based teaching is being implemented in countries around the world. Leading educators come together to discuss commonly accepted definitions of undergraduate research, country-specific models and partnerships for student research, university policies and practices to support faculty and staff who engage students in research, and available assessment data that supports the effectiveness of undergraduate research as a means to increase student engagement and academic achievement. As undergraduate research has spread around the world, professors, administrators, and policymakers benefit by learning about other approaches and models of undergraduate research.
Reviews
—Sjur Bergan, Head of Education Department, Council of Europe
“Blessinger and Hensel provide diverse paths for undergraduate research experiences that can enrich the lives of students across disciplines. Whether you are starting or expanding undergraduate research programs, you will be inspired to craft new approaches to this high-impact practice, which will benefit students, mentors, campuses, and communities around the world.”
—Lindsay Currie, CAE, Executive Officer, Council on Undergraduate Research, USA
“This book analyses the aims, models, and value proposition of undergraduate research—the kind of life changing learning experience that students look for to better prepare for (work) life. A stimulating academic tour du monde, presenting its challenges and opportunities. Inspiring.”
— Hilligje van’t Land, Secretary General, International Association of Universities
“This book makes a timely contribution to the evolving practice of undergraduate research from a range of international perspectives. Leading authors provide a fascinating insight into the varied purposes, values and challenges for undergraduate research.”
—Helen Walkington, Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Nancy H. Hensel was the first President of the New American Colleges and Universities (NACU), as well as the CEO of the Council on Undergraduate Research. She is the author ofCourse-Based Undergraduate Research: Educational Equity and High Impact Practice(2018) along with several other articles and monographs about undergraduate research.
Patrick Blessinger is Adjunct Associate Professor of Education at St. John’s University, USA. He is Founder, Executive Director, and Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) and serves as an educator with the New York State Education Department, USA.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: International Perspectives on Undergraduate Research
Book Subtitle: Policy and Practice
Editors: Nancy H. Hensel, Patrick Blessinger
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53559-9
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53558-2Published: 22 December 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53561-2Published: 22 December 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-53559-9Published: 21 December 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXX, 311
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour
Topics: Higher Education, International and Comparative Education, Educational Policy and Politics, Administration, Organization and Leadership