Most cited papers in Higher Education Learning Practices
What are the most cited papers in Higher Education Learning Practices?
The most cited paper in Higher Education Learning Practices is "The Internationalization of Higher Education: Motivations and Realities" (Philip G. Altbach, Jane Knight, 2007), with 3,493 citations. Next come "The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development" (2,870) and "Freedom to Learn" (2,281).
Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 352 citations is listed.
| # | Paper | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Internationalization of Higher Education: Motivations and Realities Philip G. Altbach, Jane Knight · Journal of Studies in International Education | 30 Aug 2007 | 3,493 |
| 2 | The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Malcolm S. Knowles, Elwoodd F. Holton, Petra A. Robinson et al. · Civil War Book Review | 2005 | 2,870 |
| 3 | Freedom to Learn Edgar Z. Friedenberg · The Journal of Higher Education | Mar 1971 | 2,281 |
| 4 | A Critical Theory of Adult Learning and Education Jack Mezirow · Adult Education | Sep 1981 | 2,203 |
| 5 | Peer Assessment Between Students in Colleges and Universities Keith James Topping · Review of Educational Research | Sep 1998 | 2,051 |
| 6 | Defining Twenty-First Century Skills Marilyn Binkley, Ola Erstad, Joan L. Herman et al. | 13 Oct 2011 | 1,721 |
| 7 | Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Application Robert F. Testa · Journal of Research in Music Education | Dec 1979 | 1,700 |
| 8 | Studies of expansive learning: Foundations, findings and future challenges Yrjö Engeström, Annalisa Sannino · Educational Research Review | 2010 | 1,643 |
| 9 | The Enterprise University: Power, Governance and Reinvention in Australia Paul TJ James, Simon Marginson, Mark Considine · Academe | 2002 | 1,512 |
| 10 | What Is Competence? Françoise Delamare Le Deist, Jonathan Winterton · Human Resource Development International | Mar 2005 | 1,338 |
| 11 | Aligning assessment with long‐term learning David J. Boud, Nancy Falchikov · Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education | 16 May 2006 | 1,250 |
| 12 | Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Understanding the Potential Benefits of ChatGPT in Promoting Teaching and Learning David Baidoo-Anu, Leticia Owusu Ansah · SSRN Electronic Journal | 2023 | 1,219 |
| 13 | Making Sense of MOOCs: Musings in a Maze of Myth, Paradox and Possibility John Sagar Daniel · Journal of Interactive Media in Education | 13 Dec 2012 | 1,162 |
| 14 | The effectiveness of peer tutoring in further and higher education: A typology and review of the literature Keith James Topping · Higher Education | Oct 1996 | 1,143 |
| 15 | Perspectives into learning at the workplace Päivi Tynjälä · Educational Research Review | 2008 | 1,134 |
| 16 | Reform by the Book: What Is—or Might Be—the Role of Curriculum Materials in Teacher Learning and Instructional Reform? Deborah Loewenberg Ball, David K. Cohen · Educational Researcher | Dec 1996 | 1,130 |
| 17 | Differing perceptions in the feedback process David Robert Carless · Studies in Higher Education | 21 Mar 2006 | 1,105 |
| 18 | Graduate Employability, ‘Soft Skills’ Versus ‘Hard’ Business Knowledge: A European Study Jane Andrews, Helen E. Higson · Higher Education in Europe | Dec 2008 | 1,094 |
| 19 | Formative Assessment: revisiting the territory D. Royce Sadler · Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice | Mar 1998 | 1,089 |
| 20 | Teaching Learners To Be Self-Directed Gerald Grow · Adult Education Quarterly | Sep 1991 | 983 |
| 21 | On Critical Reflection Jack Mezirow · Adult Education Quarterly | May 1998 | 976 |
| 22 | Internationalization in higher education: global trends and recommendations for its future Hans de Wit, Philip G. Altbach · Policy Reviews in Higher Education | 16 Sep 2020 | 905 |
| 23 | Programmatic assessment: From assessment of learning to assessment for learning Lambert Schuwirth, Cees van der Vleuten · Medical Teacher | 24 May 2011 | 899 |
| 24 | The Evolution of John Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory Andrew D. Kitchenham · Journal of Transformative Education | Apr 2008 | 827 |
| 25 | The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review Md Shidur Rahman · Journal of Education and Learning | 10 Nov 2016 | 814 |
| 26 | Toward a definition of competency-based education in medicine: a systematic review of published definitions Jason R. Frank, Rani Mungroo, Yasmine Ahmad et al. · Medical Teacher | 27 Jul 2010 | 789 |
| 27 | Developing evaluative judgement: enabling students to make decisions about the quality of work Joanna Tai, Rola Ajjawi, David J. Boud et al. · Higher Education | 15 Dec 2017 | 761 |
| 28 | What is a spiral curriculum? Ronald M. Harden · Medical Teacher | 1999 | 755 |
| 29 | Adults as Learners: Increasing Participation and Facilitating Learning Carol B. Aslanian · The Journal of Higher Education | Sep 1983 | 754 |
| 30 | Employability skill development in work-integrated learning: Barriers and best practice Denise A Jackson · Studies in Higher Education | 9 Jan 2014 | 741 |
| 31 | ASSESSMENT – SUMMATIVE AND FORMATIVE – SOME THEORETICAL REFLECTIONS Maddalena Taras · British Journal of Educational Studies | 21 Nov 2005 | 731 |
| 32 | Finnish lessons: What can the world learn from educational change in Finland? Melissa Adams‐Budde, Jerad J. Crave, Tess Hegedus · International Review of Education | Oct 2012 | 730 |
| 33 | The Changing Debate on Internationalisation of Higher Education Ulrich Teichler · Higher Education | Jul 2004 | 729 |
| 34 | DOING COMPETENCIES WELL: BEST PRACTICES IN COMPETENCY MODELING Michael A. Campion, Alexis A. Fink, Brian J. Ruggeberg et al. · Personnel Psychology | 17 Feb 2011 | 727 |
| 35 | Reflection: a review of the literature Sue Atkins, Kathy L. Murphy · Journal of Advanced Nursing | Aug 1993 | 712 |
| 36 | Professional identity development: a review of the higher education literature Franziska Trede, Rob Macklin, Donna Bridges · Studies in Higher Education | 14 May 2011 | 704 |
| 37 | Addressing potential challenges in co-creating learning and teaching: overcoming resistance, navigating institutional norms and ensuring inclusivity in student–staff partnerships Catherine Bovill, Alison Cook‐Sather, Peter Felten et al. · Higher Education | 13 May 2015 | 687 |
| 38 | Classroom assessment and pedagogy Paul J Black, Dylan Wiliam · Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice | 22 Mar 2018 | 682 |
| 39 | Transforming higher education Peter T. Knight · Long Range Planning | Jun 1997 | 666 |
| 40 | The student perspective on employability Alex Tymon · Studies in Higher Education | 18 Aug 2011 | 634 |
| 41 | Assessment and Learning: differences and relationships between formative and summative assessment Wynne Harlen, Mary James · Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice | Nov 1997 | 633 |
| 42 | Learning‐oriented assessment: conceptual bases and practical implications David Robert Carless · Innovations in Education and Teaching International | Feb 2007 | 632 |
| 43 | Interpretations of criteria‐based assessment and grading in higher education D. Royce Sadler · Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education | 30 Nov 2004 | 609 |
| 44 | Higher education in East Asia and Singapore: rise of the Confucian Model Simon Marginson · Higher Education | 7 Oct 2010 | 604 |
| 45 | African higher education: Challenges for the 21st century Damtew Teferra, Philip G. Altbachl · Higher Education | 23 Dec 2003 | 599 |
| 46 | Learning as peripheral participation in communities of practice: a reassessment of key concepts in workplace learning Alison Fuller, H. M. HODKINSON, Phil Hodkinson et al. · British Educational Research Journal | Feb 2005 | 593 |
| 47 | Transforming Higher Education in Whose Image? Exploring the Concept of the ‘World-Class’ University in Europe and Asia Rosemary Deem, Ka Ho Mok, Lisa J. Lucas · Higher Education Policy | 27 Feb 2008 | 573 |
| 48 | Sustainable assessment revisited David J. Boud, Rebeca Soler · Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education | 9 Mar 2015 | 566 |
| 49 | Learning from others at work: communities of practice and informal learning David J. Boud, Heather Middleton · Journal of Workplace Learning | 16 Aug 2003 | 562 |
| 50 | Competing perspectives on graduate employability: possession, position or process? Leonard Holmes · Studies in Higher Education | 23 Aug 2011 | 560 |
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