International Perspectives on Undergraduate Research: Policy and Practice

by Nancy H. Hensel (Editor), Patrick Blessinger (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030535612
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	12/22/2020
Edition description:	1st ed. 2020
Pages:	311
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview.- Chapter 2. Undergraduate Research in the United States.- Chapter 3. Undergraduate Research in Australia.- Chapter 4. Undergraduate Research in Singapore.- Chapter 5. Gray Kochhar-Lindgren and Tracy Zou. Chapter 6. Undergraduate Research in Egypt.- Chapter 7. Undergraduate Research in Japan.- Chapter 8. Undergraduate Research in Kurdistan.- Chapter 9. Undergraduate Research in Brazil.- Chapter 10. Undergraduate Research in Ireland.- Chapter 11. Undergraduate Research in South Africa.- Chapter 12. Undergraduate Research in Germany.- Chapter 13. Undergraduate Research in Qatar.- Chapter 14. Undergraduate Research in France.- Chapter 15. Undergraduate Research in United Arab Emirates.- Chapter 16. Undergraduate Research in Portugal.- Chapter 17. Undergraduate Research in South Pacific.- Chapter 18. Undergraduate Research in Canada.- Chapter 19. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Undergraduate learning is perhaps not the first thing we associate with research. This book, edited by Patrick Blessinger and Nancy Hensel, shows why we should reconsider: by describing the variety, success, and challenges of undergraduate research on all continents. A book to explore and learn from.
—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 learningexperience 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