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In an increasingly globalized world, migration has become prevalent, with individuals seeking better opportunities in new environments. However, migrants often face numerous challenges, including racism, language barriers, and unemployment, which can hinder their integration and well-being in the host country. These obstacles require a deeper understanding of migrants' experiences and the factors influencing their integration process. Principles of Conducting Qualitative Research in Multicultural Settings takes a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of migration and multiculturalism. This book offers a detailed exploration of qualitative research design, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods tailored for studying multicultural populations. By incorporating diverse research methods such as participant observation and visual documentation, the book provides a holistic understanding of immigrant experiences, enriching policy recommendations and interventions.
This book offers context, research, policy, and practice-based recommendations centering college access and success for a historically overlooked population: rural Students and Communities of Color. Through an exploration of how colleges and universities can effectively welcome students from rural areas who identify as Asian and Pacific Islander, Black and African American, Hispanic and Latinx, and/or Indigenous, this text challenges the misleading narrative that rural is white, thereby placing these students and their communities in conversation with national higher education discourse. Rich contributions on scholarship, practice, and policy address the intersection of racism and spatial in...
The roles of school leaders are ever-expanding. Along with the increase comes heightened expectations to create and sustain school environments that embrace the cultures of all students and families. To accomplish this optimally inclusive learning culture and climate, school leaders must possess the acumen to view all aspects of their responsibilities through a culturally responsive lens, hence, culturally responsive leadership. Culturally Responsive Leadership for Social Justice and Academic Equity for All offers a multi-faceted approach to culturally responsive leadership as it connects the concept to the various responsibilities of school leaders. The book also challenges school leaders t...
The ongoing struggle to increase literacy within our population is one of the defining goals of education. Educational environments continue to incorporate more and more technology into their cache of necessary tools as the lives of their students depend on these devices at a growing rate. Artificial intelligence (AI) and literacy education are bound to face a convergence that will be a transformative force. AI Approaches to Literacy in Higher Education delves into the synergies between advanced technology and the cultivation of literacy skills, illuminating innovative methodologies and applications that redefine educational paradigms. This book is a comprehensive analysis of AI's potential to elevate literacy among higher education students. The book strategically integrates research studies, case analyses, and theoretical perspectives to construct a nuanced understanding of AI's role in shaping literacy outcomes. This work uncovers the intricate interplay between technology and academic literacy by utilizing a tapestry of AI-driven tools, strategies, and techniques. Educators, researchers, instructional designers, and higher education professionals will find this book invaluable.
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The University of North Georgia: 150 Years of Leadership and Vision celebrates UNG's growth from the North Georgia Agricultural College to the University of North Georgia, a five-campus institution of higher learning, a designated state leadership institution, and military college of Georgia. Throughout these changes, UNG's students, faculty, and staff continue to exemplify leadership, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment in such fields as business, dramatic arts, cyber security, education, government, health sciences, and the military. Edited by Dr. Kathleen Adams, Dr. Michael Lanford, and Dr. Jason Mayernick, with contributions from 36 UNG administrators, faculty, staff, students, and...
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Overlooked in the history of artistic endeavors are the contributions of female writers, painters, and crafters of the Caribbean. The creative works by women from the Caribbean proves to be as remarkable as the women themselves. In Caribbean Women and Their Art: An Encyclopedia, Mary Ellen Snodgrass explores the rich history of women’s creative expression by examining the crafts and skill of over 70 female originators in the West Indies, from the familiar islands—Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico—to the obscurity of Roatan, Curaçao, Guanaja, and Indian Key. Focusing particularly on artistic style during the arrival of Europeans among the West Indies, the importance of cultural exchang...