About the Book
Students in higher or adult education often face a wide array of challenges as they learn skills for transitioning to the workforce. They and their educators may encounter critical topics including emotional intelligence, student-educator relationships, and feedback mechanisms as well as employability skills. As a result, it is crucial for educators to foster and for students to learn teamwork skills, social-emotional skills, and strategies for teaching and learning to increase engagement. Thus, innovative approaches are needed to address the evolving needs of students, educators, and institutions that support students as well as the faculty. Transformative Practices in Tertiary Education: Bridging Theory and Practice empowers these diverse stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to transform higher education, making it more inclusive, effective, and responsive to the needs of today s learners. It discusses methods for shaping educational policies and initiatives at various levels. Covering topics such as change navigation, global learning, and internships, this book is an excellent resource for educators, educational administrators, educational leaders, educational planners, policymakers, professional development facilitators, professionals, researchers, scholars, academicians, and more.
About the Author :
|Siham El-Kafafi - Editor|Prof. Dr. Siham El-Kafafi is a globally recognized scholar, dynamic entrepreneur, adult education specialist, and social influencer, known for her unwavering commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and human development. With a professional journey spanning over two decades, she has cultivated a multifaceted career that bridges the worlds of business, education, research, and personal empowerment. A respected academic with a Ph.D. in Management, a Master’s in Education, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of English Literature with Honors, Prof. Dr. El-Kafafi has taught and mentored countless students across tertiary institutions in New Zealand, Australia, Egypt, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Her areas of expertise span adult and tertiary education, leadership and management, organizational behavior, business ethics, emotional intelligence, and sustainable development. Prof. Dr. El-Kafafi is the founder and Director of Arrows Research Consultancy Limited, through which she provides research supervision, consultancy services, and professional development training to a diverse range of learners and professionals. Her extensive teaching experience in the adult education sector has shaped her belief in the transformative power of lifelong learning and human potential. This, combined with her academic leadership roles—as Director of Research, Head of Faculty, and Senior Lecturer—has earned her recognition as a leading voice in tertiary education. She has published prolifically in refereed journals, book chapters, and international conference proceedings, with her scholarly contributions recognized through multiple national and international awards, including two Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) awards from New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Commission. She also actively serves on editorial boards and award panels, and is a meticulous editor for various scholarly outlets. In recent years, Prof. Dr. El-Kafafi has expanded her influence through motivational and educational content creation across multiple social media platforms. She regularly produces short, inspiring videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, offering insights on leadership, personal development, academic success, resilience, and workplace harmony. These online contributions aim to empower global audiences and complement her academic mission of building capacity in individuals and communities. Her ability to connect across cultures, disciplines, and audiences has positioned her as a sought-after keynote speaker, mentor, and thought leader. Whether in classrooms, boardrooms, or digital platforms, Prof. Dr. Siham El-Kafafi continues to inspire, uplift, and transform lives through her integrated approach to education, business acumen, and community engagement.
