Service learning presents an experiential learning opportunity, particularly for students at higher education institutions. At the same time, it allows the university to engage communities and apply its considerable resources to address community needs.

A belief driving this book is that one can address cultural differences and diversity more productively by attending to educational experiences of underserved minority students. The book addresses issues related to the education of ethnic minority individuals in the multilingual Asian region.

This book focuses on education for environmental sustainability, in particular the area of solid waste management. Presenting the latest studies from different countries, industries and education sectors on approaches and innovative ideas to educate young people on the sustainable development of our planet, it is of interest to educators...

This book explores gender dynamics in the indigenous villages (also known as walled villages) in post-handover Hong Kong. It traces the historical development of the walled villages, outlines the nature of walled village society, and explores the changes currently at work, including the erosion of the rural-urban divide...

The under-theorised position of the emotional aspect of teaching and the declining mental health of school students and teachers have prompted the author to embark on an investigation into the social function of teaching. This book explores social support from its origin in health psychology...