scholarly journals INTRODUCING EDUCATION BASED ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EXAMPLES FROM A LANGUAGE SUBJECT

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
María Martínez Lirola
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Critical Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
Different Parts

Despite the progress that has been carried out in different areas of society in recent years, human rights are still violated in various ways in different parts of the world. This article chooses an educational proposal based on human rights in order to assert their importance through various practical activities carried out in higher education, particularly in a compulsory subject of the degree in English Studies in a Spanish University. The purpose of the chosen activities is that students reflect on human rights so that they can improve their critical awareness and their commitment in defending them. This educational proposal combines the development of the different skills requested in a language subject (listening, speaking, reading, writing and interaction), the acquisition of values and the importance of human rights. The proposed activities contribute to students’ progress as active, critical, ethical and committed citizens, who are able to become aware of the different ways in which human rights are violated. Moreover, they are able to provide coherent responses based on the approach that has been followed in the teaching-learning process. Therefore, it is concluded that the educational approach presented in this article is suitable for students to be sensitized, to develop social awareness, and to acquire different skills.

scholarly journals INTRODUCING EDUCATION BASED ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EXAMPLES FROM A LANGUAGE SUBJECT

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
María Martínez Lirola
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Critical Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
Different Parts

Despite the progress that has been carried out in different areas of society in recent years, human rights are still violated in various ways in different parts of the world. This article chooses an educational proposal based on human rights in order to assert their importance through various practical activities carried out in higher education, particularly in a compulsory subject of the degree in English Studies in a Spanish University. The purpose of the chosen activities is that students reflect on human rights so that they can improve their critical awareness and their commitment in defending them. This educational proposal combines the development of the different skills requested in a language subject (listening, speaking, reading, writing and interaction), the acquisition of values and the importance of human rights. The proposed activities contribute to students’ progress as active, critical, ethical and committed citizens, who are able to become aware of the different ways in which human rights are violated. Moreover, they are able to provide coherent responses based on the approach that has been followed in the teaching-learning process. Therefore, it is concluded that the educational approach presented in this article is suitable for students to be sensitized, to develop social awareness, and to acquire different skills.

scholarly journals Universidad en tiempos de Covid-19: tecnologías que acortan distancias

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Gloria María Pérez Montero
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The presence in the world of the pandemic known as Covid-19 has brought with it challenges and challenges in all areas, but especially in the educational context. The University of Granma responds to the intention of promoting the use of technologies in the improvement of Higher Education and in current times has had to enhance this aspect due to the need for social distancing. This work presents some of the alternatives that have been adopted in the House of Higher Studies and how young people have assimilated them, based on the experiences obtained in the teaching of the Communication course, which belongs to the Sociocultural Management for Development career from the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The epidemiological situation has not prevented the training of comprehensive and competent professionals, on the contrary, it has enabled students to achieve self-management of knowledge and meaningful learning, using virtual teaching- learning environments.

Access to Internet and Internet Shutdown: A Rights Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
The World ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
History Of ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Union Territory ◽  
Different Parts

Access to the internet is fast becoming a basic right given the plethora of information available on the net these days. In the current scenario, the issue of internet shutdown has become an important concern in India. Internet shutdown affects people socially, psychologically and economically. On one hand, many democratic countries of the world are discussing about digital freedom and human rights, while on the other hand, some countries including India are continuously practicing Internet shutdowns in different parts of their countries. India has become the top country of the world in terms of the numbers of Internet shutdowns. The Internet has become such a prominent source of information for all of us that when Internet connectivity is suspended, many people are affected as they depend on the Internet services for various purposes. Internet shutdown is not only harmful to democracy and governance but also to the economy of the country. Internet shutdowns are direct violations of digital freedom and human rights. The main objective of this paper is to argue that access to internet is a basic right and highlight the problem of Internet shutdown in India and its adverse impact on the lives of Indians. In addition, this paper attempts to highlight a brief history of Internet shutdowns in India. The paper shows how frequent clampdowns on internet affects the economy, as has been the case of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir thereby highlighting the case for internet freedom for the survival of the economy especially in Digital India.

Crowdsourcing as a Tool for Improving Learning in Tertiary Institutions in Developing Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 164-186
Author(s):  
Indo Benna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Material Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Collaborative Efforts ◽  
Different Parts

Higher education in many developing countries faces the triple challenges of inadequate funding, need to improve quality of learning outcomes, and the pressure to increase quality of graduates. Crowdsourcing offers opportunity for institutions to face these problems with little resource expenditure. The chapter describes/analyzes how crowdsourcing can be applied in curriculum and teaching material development activities through collaborative efforts of higher education institutions from different parts of the world to develop suitable curriculum for teaching English for specific purpose. The chapter analyzes the process and the evaluates the outcome of the crowdsourcing tool and suggests that its application can keep higher education institutions in developing countries in forefront of education and research innovation, and prepares members in these institutions for innovative problem solving and for the challenges of the online world.

scholarly journals A Global View of Internationalisation: What Next?

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Elspeth Jones ◽  
Hans de Wit
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Association ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Global View ◽  
Key Points ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Parts

AbstractThe International Association of Universities has long espoused a values-driven approach to internationalisation “to ensure that the outcomes of internationalisation are positive and of reciprocal benefit to the higher education institutions and the countries concerned” (IAU 2012). In line with this, there is increasing discussion about whether the concept of internationalisation has yet been adopted in more distinctive forms in different parts of the world to better reflect local needs and priorities. This debate seeks to consider the impact on policy and practice through new perspectives from those whose voices do not normally have a strong presence in the discourse. In this contribution, we will reflect further on these key points, and consider what might be involved in taking the internationalisation agenda forward in more sustainable, equitable and inclusive ways.

The Inductive Approach in the Didactics of Foreign Language Literature in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 201-230
Author(s):  
Ana María Pérez-Cabello
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Inductive Approach ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
University Training ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Methodological Guidelines ◽  
Language Literature

This chapter offers a didactic proposal on part of the degree of English studies syllabus in the University of Seville, the 19th century novel. It presents methodological guidelines underlying the inductive approach and a detailed breakdown of activities illustrating it. It aims to show the possibilities of the proposed approach, especially as regards advantages to replace traditional master session. The inductive approach offers a change in the role of the student within the teaching-learning process. It would also enhance students´ participation in the process of text analysis and, consequently, their learning. This role is developed in two ways: emotionally and cognitively. In order to develop main points, it is necessary, first of all, to consider what actions competent professional university training entails.

Role of Higher Educational Institutes in Developing Self-Reliant Economies

2022 ◽  
pp. 65-75
Author(s):  
Nidhi Agarwal ◽  
Jocelyn B. Hipona
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Modern History ◽  
Humanities Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Different Parts

Higher education has the ability to contribute to global, national, and local growth. Institutions of higher education have played an important role in society throughout modern history, training the elite and making groundbreaking advances in science and the humanities. Education broadens people's perspectives on themselves and the world around them. It improves people's competitiveness and innovation while also encouraging entrepreneurship and technical advancement. This chapter will provide an insight on the role of higher educational institutes in economic development. The chapter will provide cross-country analysis and cases from different parts of the globe.

scholarly journals Human Rights: Illusion or Reality; Theological (Shiite) Perspective (Part 2)

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Ali Jamkarani
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Right ◽  
The World ◽  
Logical Reason ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Great Sphere ◽  
The Right ◽  
Human Rights History ◽  
Different Parts

The discussion is based around these issues, history of Human Rights, timeline for Human Rights history, question asked in this regard and enemy and friend of ‘human rights’. Describing the problems and its resolve from logical reasoning perspective; intellectual argumentation based on logical reason of, what is universal human right, democracy and illegal wars in the world by super powers as example America? Attempt to describe the inner construction of a human being-perfection-. Introduction to the concept of infallibility in different parts in the article, purify yourself and being purified. What is it, is it possible for a creation named human to be not fallible, is the idea or practicing it impossible or there is a great sphere of being able to practicing it and reaching the status if one finds guidance for the right way with peace and human rights prevailed in the world. Majority of the thought in the text, based on hadith-tradition- from the Prophet of Islam Peace upon Him and His family Ahl al-Bait Peace upon Them.

scholarly journals Comparison of Interpreting Teachers’ Use and Perceptions of Distance Interpreter Training (DIT) Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interview-Based Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 197-223
Author(s):  
Mianjun Xu ◽  
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Tianyuan Zhao ◽  
Juntao Deng ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
The World ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Interpreter Training ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Different Parts

The study indicates that before the COVID-19 pandemic, despite its importance, distance interpreter training (DIT) was not positively perceived or widely used in higher education institutions that offer Bachelor of Translation and Interpreting (BTI) and/or Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) programs in China. However, the pandemic has changed almost everything in the world, with no exception of DIT, prompting the authors to have a follow-up study in August 2020 of the same 14 full-time interpreting teachers from different BTI and MTI institutions in different parts of China who had been interviewed right before the pandemic. This interview-based comparative study shows that all the interviewees used DIT during the pandemic shutdown and their perceptions of DIT have altered greatly, becoming more objective than subjective and more positive than negative. The pandemic has, to some extent, boosted the further development and acceptance of both the online and blended approaches to interpreter training.

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