Humanising Higher Education

This book explores humanising practice within higher education (HE). It provides a fresh perspective by bringing together expert voices with empirical experience of humanising theory and practice in various areas of higher education, in order to influence and improve the way in which universities work.
The book draws on Todres et. al's humanisation framework, as well other relevant theories such as positive organisational scholarship, Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory and socio-emotional intelligence. Topics include micro elements of humanisation such as transitions and the student experience, and macro elements such as the policy impact of humanising HE and sustainability. The authors demonstrate how a humanising approach can provide the catalyst for wider change and help to improve wellbeing in the community. This book offers an invaluable resource for scholars interested in teaching and learning in HE, and for HE practitioners and policy makers keen to develop a more human practice.

Introduces Humanisation theory and practice to higher education settings Advocates for a more humanised approach to teaching in higher education Provides concrete examples and solutions to increasing student and staff wellbeing in higher education

Auteur

Camila Devis-Rozental is an educationalist, academic leader and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Camila has presented her work globally and has received various grants and awards. She is the author of Developing Socio-Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education Scholars (2018). Susanne Clarke is a finance and service excellence specialist. Her research centres around organisational performance and has been presented globally. Susanne is Deputy Chair of the Lean in Higher Education global group, recognised as a leading influencer in the development of lean cultures in higher education.

Contenu
Chapter 1. Introduction and rationale (micro and macro possibility to change the world, ERU).- Chapter 2. Socio-emotional intelligence is key to achieve wellbeing in HE.- Chapter 3. Positive education as a tool to humanise HE.- Chapter 4. Kindness and its impact on the university environment.- Chapter 5. Humanising Higher education by listening to the student voice.- Chapter 6. Managing Student Transitions successfully in higher education.- Chapter 7. The impact of culture on humanisation.- Chapter 8. Ubuntu, I am because you are.- Chapter 9. Alumni teaching undergraduates, a hidden resource in plain sight.- Chapter 10. Leading with a heart in HE.- Chapter 11. The role of a humanised practice to enable change and achieve service excellence in HE.- Chapter 12. LEAN as a conduit for finding your purpose in HE.- Chapter 13. Policy impact and its role in supporting universities.- Chapter 14. Humanising our experience in HE through sustainable development.- Chapter 15. Conclusion and looking forward on our quest to humanise HE.