{"product_id":"9789811049163","title":"The Self-organizing University: Designing the Higher Education Organization for Quality Learning and Teaching","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Self-organizing University: Designing the Higher Education Organization for Quality Learning and Teaching\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBain, Alan; Zundans-Fraser, Lucia\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book challenges the orthodoxy of learning and teaching in higher education with an original change approach entitled the Self-Organizing University (SOU). It assists universities build a comprehensive model of learning and teaching at whole-of-organization scale. The chapters demonstrate how a Self-Organizing University can create:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• measurable learning and teaching standards;\u003cbr\u003e• student centered program development;\u003cbr\u003e• enhanced faculty professional growth and career trajectory;\u003cbr\u003e• more efficient and effective organizational design;\u003cbr\u003e• better feedback;\u003cbr\u003e• powerful use of technologies;\u003cbr\u003e• a legitimate connection between quality and productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes case examples derived from practical experience that situate the key ideas and concepts in the real day-to-day work of universities. The role of leadership in creating and sustaining a self-organizing university is also a key focus. The chapters target leadership practices that improve learning and teaching quality and productivity and assist universities realize their goals and aspirations for maximizing student learning.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2017-07-07\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789811049163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-10-4917-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 192\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695393489036,"sku":"9789811049163","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789811049163.jpg?v=1776776094","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789811049163","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}