Education From A Deeper And Multidisciplinary Perspective

Have you ever conjectured deeply on the goals of education in general? What could be the ideal education an individual can receive? Will education only have a focus on an employment or career path, or will character or humanistic development that results in a deeper perception of reality be part of it? Do we have a better form of education than what we have currently perceived? In this book, the author attempts to answer the above questions identifying some of the less obvious limitations of our current pedagogical and social practices. In what he terms as authentic education, the author presents a deeper and multidisciplinary approach to education in which learners are uniquely identified and characterized based on their psychological and neurological traits in order for them to be sent through individualized learning plans spanning the whole life. In an integrated approach to education and human development, individual differences are given special attention and accommodations are made for all-round humanistic development enhancing creativity and wisdom in day-today life operations. Better educated human beings in this way would become better decision makers or problem solvers and more empathic and content personalities. Such an authentic education system has the promise of providing solutions to some of our long-standing social problems.

Have you ever thought deeply about the general goals of education? What ideal education could an individual receive? Would education only have a narrow focus on a specific career path, or can character development that results in a deeper perception of reality give one the capacity to see the connectedness of various systems of this world, as suggested in the notion of systems thinking? Do we have a better form of education than what we have currently? In this book, the author attempts to answer these questions, identifying some of the less obvious limitations of our current educational, pedagogical, and social practices. In what he terms authentic education focusing on mindfulness, self-awareness and emotional intelligence that results in integrated social-emotional learning, the author presents a deeper, broader approach to education. Learners get the opportunity to mindfully self-author their learning and development paths throughout life by developing an agile, growth mindset. In this integrated approach, individuals embark on a process leading to enhanced creativity, wisdom and overall well-being. Better, more holistically educated human beings in this way become solvers of the world's most difficult problems with clearer minds, while demonstrating more empathy, compassion and content, and are passionate about working for the greater good. This education system can provide solutions, directing our planet toward sustainability.This second edition of the book Education from a Deeper and Multidisciplinary Perspective: For a Sustainable Development of the Neurodiverse Society: A Futuristic View, published just over five years ago, is an extension with around 30 percent more content than the first version. In the new version, additional discussions were included: the areas of the social and emotional learning (SEL), emotional intelligence, mindfulness/meditative/attentional-training practices, empathy/compassion/kindness, neuroplasticity, epigenetics, self-transcendence, systems-thinking, growth mindset, self-authorship, resilience, and so forth. Most of these topics were only very briefly mentioned in the first edition. However, they have become increasingly widespread in education-related industries and other business areas alike in the recent past. Many references for these topic areas were provided in the book, even though many others not listed here are available in digital and printed formats around the world. Such increasing interests in the mentioned topic areas, and their relatively newly identified connection to general education and learning over the last decade or so speak for the much-needed educational transformation urged in this book in order for us to direct our societies to sustainability in an evidence-based manner. Additional references can also be found on the author's website at http: //chandana-watagodakumbura.net/.This book is intended for anyone who is interested in deeply understanding what education is all about. However, there would be much food for thought, especially for educators in general, parents, tertiary education students, and educational policy-makers. Generally, it is felt that there was not much literature available on integrated views of education from multidisciplinary perspectives, even though we could find much in individual domains. When we conceptualise such an integrated meaning to education, it gives us deeper and broader perspectives. This book is an outcome of the author's quest for better educational experiences/transformations, based on his decades of mindful experiences as a student and academic and strong belief that there are better ways in which we can provide education to our learners, possibly with life-changing impacts, for everyone in this world, in general

Interest in the field of entrepreneurship is at an all-time high; coincidentally, migration is increasingly changing the landscape of employment. Many migrants find themselves facing challenges that entrepreneurial skills can help overcome. However, little remains explored within adult migrant education, especially within enterprises. Multidisciplinary Approach to Entrepreneurship Education for Migrants is a pivotal reference source that examines the most effective methods for teaching migrants vital venture capital skills and ensuring they have the tools necessary for leading business ventures. The book contributes to the development of literature and practices in areas related to both migrant entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education by presenting conceptual approaches, methods, and educational perspectives that go beyond pedagogy to involve andragogy and heutagogy. Highlighting such topics as local development, self-employment, and teaching-learning methodologies, it is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, educators, trainers, human resources professionals, policymakers, government officials, researchers, academicians, and students.

Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the experiences of international students in Canada considering the rapid growth in numbers as well as the social, political, and linguistic singularity of Canada as a destination. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education is an essential scholarly publication that explores international students' experiences in Canadian colleges and universities. It seeks to explore the various factors, aspects, challenges, and successes that characterize the international student experience in Canadian higher education from the perspective of international students and the academic communities to which they belong. Featuring a wide range of topics such as information literacy, professional development, and experiential learning, this book is ideal for academicians, instructors, researchers, policymakers, curriculum designers, and students.

The National Education Policy of 2020

Examines the multiple layers and issues involved in constructing meaningful learning environments within the social foundations of education classrooms. Provides readers with the language, tools, and insights necessary to foster a more productive engagem