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Pursuit of Excellence in a Networked Society - Theoretical and Practical Approaches
von: Marca V.C. Wolfensberger, Lyndsay Drayer, Judith J.M. Volker
Waxmann Verlag GmbH, 2014
ISBN: 9783830981589 , 267 Seiten
Format: PDF, OL
Kopierschutz: frei
Preis: 30,99 EUR
Book Cover
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Table of Contents
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Share your Talent – Move the World
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Foreword: The Pursuit of Excellence
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The Interdisciplinary First-Year Seminar. Serving a Multi-disciplinary Student Population at Barrett,The Honors College at Arizona State University
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When Worlds Collide. Analysis of and Recommendations for Successful Interdisciplinary Team-Teaching
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Matching – Reflection on Personal Strengths to Evoke Excellence
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Abstract
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Matching
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Excellence Requires Autonomy
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Reflective Workshops
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Outcomes
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Discussion and Conclusion
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Acknowledgements
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Teaching Talented Students at a Research-Intensive University. Towards Professional Development for Honours Faculty
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Introduction
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Leiden University Honours College
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Research Design
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Results
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Discussion and Implications for Faculty Professional Development
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Talent-Index. The Motivating Potential of a Strength-Based Learning Approach
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Developing Strengths Versus Diminishing Deficiencies
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Talent-Index: A Strength-Based Development Method
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Conclusion
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The College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. An Inquiry-Based Undergraduate Honours Programme for the Training of Pharmaceutical Scientists
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Objective
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Design Principles
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Curriculum
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Teaching-Learning Environment
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Teachers
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Selection of Students
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Student Experience
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Conclusion
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The Contribution of Passion and Commitment to the Explanation of Motivation and Persistence in Deliberate Practice. Reviewing Theoretical Conceptualizationand Empirical Evidence
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Introduction
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The Motivation Underlying Deliberate Practice
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The Contribution of Passion to the Explanation of Motivationin Deliberate Practice
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Alternative Explanations for Motivation in Deliberate Practice
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Synthesis: Defining Passion as Coincidence of Commitmentand Desire
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Challenging Strong Students in Tertiary Education. The Case of Karel de Grote University College
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Abstract
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Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Tertiary Education Democratisation
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The Personalized Education Programme of Karel de Grote University College (KdG)
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“Strong” Students
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Projects to Challenge “Strong” Students
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Discussion: Effective and Efficient?
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The Challenge of Writing a PhD Proposal in Honours(Undergraduate) Education. A Group Project as Significant Learning Experience
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Introduction
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Course Set-Up and Student Activities
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Student Experience
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Does Over-Challenge Affect Motivation and Perceived Learning?
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Challenging Factors
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Discussion and Conclusion
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Key Components when Teaching for Excellence
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Key Components of Honours Pedagogy
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Creating Community
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Enhancing Academic Competence
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Offering Freedom
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Honours Teachers
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Discussion
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Implications
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Avenues for Further Research
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Fostering Honours Communities among Commuter Students
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Introduction
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Theoretical Background
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Method
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Seven Strategies for Implementing Communities
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Concluding Remarks and Future Research
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Creating Honours Community within a Large Inclusive Public University. Innovative Practices in the Development of Barrett,The Honors College at Arizona State University
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Methods
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Findings
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Conclusion
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The Construction of Excellence Education in Time and Space within the University. Research Proposal into Spin-off Effects
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Introduction
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Spin-off Effects
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Construction of Excellence Education: A Spatial Reading
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Actor-Network Theory
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Relevance
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Do Honours Programmes Create a Culture of Excellence?
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Introduction
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Theoretical Background
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Research Questions
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Method
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Results
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Conclusions and Discussion
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Retention, Graduation and Programme Completion for Students Entering an Honours Programme at a Major Public University, 1998–2010
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University Retention and Graduation Rates among Honours and Non-Honours Students
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Retention and Completion within Honours Programmes
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Programme Factors Affecting Honours Retention and Completion
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Methodology
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusions
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What Motivates Pre-University Students to Excel in School?
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Abstract
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Aim
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Theoretical Background
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The Present Study
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Method
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Results
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Conclusions
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Qualities Honours Students Look for – Revisited
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Introduction
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Honours Students’ Opinions over Time
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Method
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Results
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Conclusion
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Gifted Migrant-Students in Siberia. The Experience of Development and Interaction
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Case Study
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Outcomes
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Conclusion
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Attitude toward Honours Education. An Explorative Survey Research at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Theoretical Background
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Methods
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Conclusion and Discussion
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Future Recommendations
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Excellent Students. They Don’t Wait until Tomorrow, But Do Their Study Duties Now
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Method
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Results
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Discussion
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Implementation of the Reflective Professional Profile in Saxion Honours Programmes. Current Position, Expectations and Examples
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusion and Discussion
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Evoking Excellence
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Engineering Honours Programme. A Different Approach
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Abstract
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PROUD Development Process
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PROUD Realization
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First PROUD Results
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Conclusions and Recommendations
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Excellence and Citizenship in Honours Education
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Research on the Effectiveness of the OnlineHonours Course
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Introduction
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Development of the Research
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Methods and Instruments
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In Summary
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Acknowledgement
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Moral Education for High-Ability Students
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Introduction
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What is the Hacker Ethic?
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What is Ethical Sensitivity?
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Gifted Researchers in Science
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Implications for Moral Education of High-Ability Students
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Evoking Excellence with Special Undergraduate Programmes. A German – Dutch Comparison
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Governmental Policies
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Objectives of the Involved Institutions
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Selection and Promotion of the Participating Students
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Discussion
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Promoting Talent for University Education. Raising the Corner of the Veil
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Theoretical Background
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Research Questions and Design
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Results
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Conclusion and Discussion
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Standards and Rubrics for Honours Evaluation, Certification and Benchmarking Criteria
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A Proposed Philosophy of Honours Certification
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Fundamental Characteristics of Honours Certification
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The Organization of the Standards
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Section 1: Honours Mission and Vision
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Section 4: Curriculum (a Selection of the 14 Standards)
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On Rubrics and Benchmarks
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Curricular Specifics
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Section B: Curricular Focus: Interdisciplinary Learning
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Next Steps
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Giftedness and Education at Upper Secondary Level. Cooperative Fostering by Teachers and University Lecturers
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Abstract
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Background
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Aims
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Methodology
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Findings
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Significance for Theory, Policy, and Practice
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Giftedness and Education at Upper Secondary Level. Cooperative Fostering by Teachers and University Lecturers
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Abstract
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Background
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Aims
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Methodology
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Findings
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Significance for Theory, Policy, and Practice
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Connecting Excellence in Secondary and Higher Education. Lessons from Junior College Utrecht
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Introduction
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JCU
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JCU 1.0 (2003–2008)
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JCU 2.0 (2008–2011)
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JCU 3.0 (2011 onwards)
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JCU Success Factors and Challenges
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Characteristics of a Challenging Learning Environment Affecting Students’ Learning Processes and Achievements
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Introduction
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Research Aim and Questions
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Theoretical Framework
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Method
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Results
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Conclusion
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About the Authors
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