scholarly journals Is Grit the Key Element to Improve the Life Attitude? A Study with Military Students from Argentina

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
María Cecilia Barni ◽  
Florencia Teresita Daura
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Military Students ◽  
National Defense ◽  
Attitude Test ◽  
National Defense University ◽  
First Results ◽  
Probabilistic Sample ◽  
Made In

The main goal of the study is to analyze the link between Grit and Life Attitude, and its relation with the permanence and academic performance of students from the National Defense University. This paper is mainly focused in the link between the first two constructs. Grit is defined as the passion and constancy to achieving goals, to resisting with effort and interest towards the challenges and difficulties, which is a leader’s attribute (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews y Kelly, 2007). Life Attitude based on the existential belief that life has a purpose, that persons draw meaning from a variety of sources: recreational and creative activities, personal relationships, achievements (Reker - Woo, 2011). A non-probabilistic sample was formed, for convenience, of 162 students; a sociodemographic questionnaire designed ad hoc; the Scale of Determination (Grit Scale) (Duckworth et al., 2007), which is in the process of validation (Tortul and Daura, in evaluation) and the Life Attitude Test (LAP-R (VE-AA)) in the Spanish adaptation of Barni (2017) were administered. Statistical analysis were made from the collected data, in order to corroborate if there were differences in the variables. The first results showed differences according to career and sociodemographic variables; the undergraduate students obtained higher scores in the positive dimensions of the LAP-R than in other researches made in the same geographical context. The work evidences data of interest in the training of defense professionals, for the decision making in the educational style necessary for an integral formation as a lifelong process.

scholarly journals Is Grit the Key Element to Improve the Life Attitude? A Study with Military Students from Argentina

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
María Cecilia Barni ◽  
Florencia Teresita Daura
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Military Students ◽  
National Defense ◽  
Attitude Test ◽  
National Defense University ◽  
First Results ◽  
Probabilistic Sample ◽  
Made In

The main goal of the study is to analyze the link between Grit and Life Attitude, and its relation with the permanence and academic performance of students from the National Defense University. This paper is mainly focused in the link between the first two constructs. Grit is defined as the passion and constancy to achieving goals, to resisting with effort and interest towards the challenges and difficulties, which is a leader’s attribute (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews y Kelly, 2007). Life Attitude based on the existential belief that life has a purpose, that persons draw meaning from a variety of sources: recreational and creative activities, personal relationships, achievements (Reker - Woo, 2011). A non-probabilistic sample was formed, for convenience, of 162 students; a sociodemographic questionnaire designed ad hoc; the Scale of Determination (Grit Scale) (Duckworth et al., 2007), which is in the process of validation (Tortul and Daura, in evaluation) and the Life Attitude Test (LAP-R (VE-AA)) in the Spanish adaptation of Barni (2017) were administered. Statistical analysis were made from the collected data, in order to corroborate if there were differences in the variables. The first results showed differences according to career and sociodemographic variables; the undergraduate students obtained higher scores in the positive dimensions of the LAP-R than in other researches made in the same geographical context. The work evidences data of interest in the training of defense professionals, for the decision making in the educational style necessary for an integral formation as a lifelong process.

Selected Physiological Characteristics of Male Military Students at the National Defense University

1983 ◽  
Vol 148 (8) ◽  
pp. 644-646
Author(s):  
Harry P. Wetzler ◽  
John C. Holland ◽  
Leslie C. Montgomery ◽  
Henry R. Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Characteristics ◽  
Military Students ◽  
National Defense ◽  
National Defense University

Book Review: Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb: A Story of Defiance, Deterrence and Deviance by Hassan Abbas

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minahil Riaz Toor
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
National Defense ◽  
Nuclear Bomb ◽  
Analytical Studies ◽  
National Defense University ◽  
Pakistani American ◽  
American Academic

Dr. Hassan Abbas is a Pakistani-American academic whose interest area lies in South and Central Asia. He is presently a Professor and Chair of the Department of Regional and Analytical Studies at National Defense University, Washington, DC. Similar to his previous books, Hassan Abbas has taken up yet another topic that revolves around the statehood of Pakistan.

Evolution of Arbitration System under the China FTZ Template

2018 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
pp. 1850018
Author(s):  
Liu Huichun
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Third Parties ◽  
International Arbitration ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Free Trade Zones ◽  
Judicial Practice ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Interim Measures ◽  
Made In

The construction of China’s free trade zones (FTZs) has levered the evolution of the arbitration regime in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Under the FTZ template, breakthroughs in arbitration have been made in regulations, FTZ arbitration rules, arbitral proceedings and judicial practice. The development of FTZ arbitration mechanism is highlighted with the introduction of new concepts, such as ad hoc arbitration consolidation of arbitration joinder of third parties and model cases, and with the updated or expanded interpretation of the existing concepts, such as permission for the offshore arbitration for WFOEs and FIEs interim measures arbitration in combination with mediation, and the open panel of arbitrators. Regardless of the progress, many issues related to the FTZ arbitration need to be clarified, among which is the amendment of the PRC Arbitration Law and keeping it in line with the mainstream international arbitration, constitute probably the most effective way to promote and guarantee the arbitration evolution.

scholarly journals Education for sustainable development – from students’ and geography teachers’ knowledge to educational activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Joanna Angiel ◽  
Wojciech Pokojski
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Geographical Education ◽  
Made In

Abstract The paper presents the topic of academic education for sustainable development (ESD). A diagnostic survey was made in a form of a questionnaire in three groups of respondents: active geography teachers, participants of postgraduate program preparing for teaching geography and undergraduate students majoring in geography. The conducted research revealed how the groups of respondents differ in regards perception and preparedness to use of SD and ESD in school geographical education

scholarly journals Clinical Medical Students’ Preferred Teaching Methods: A Study at the National Defense University of Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Sheikh Salahuddin Ahmed ◽  
Sagili Chandrasekhara Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Clinical Skill ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
National Defense ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Real Patient ◽  
National Defense University

Background: Providing appropriate teachings in the curriculum have a great impact on learning by the students. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the clinical undergraduate medical students’ preferred teaching methods provided by the medical educators. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 89 medical students in the 4th and 5th year of the Faculty of Medicine and Defense Health, National Defense University of Malaysia, from 1st November 2019 to 31st July 2020. Each of the students was approached with a structured questionnaire for their responses to determine their preferred teaching methods. Results: Out of 89 students, 46 were male (51.7%); the mean age of the study students was 23.5 years. Among the various teaching methods, bedside teaching was the most preferred (76.4%) one followed by lectures (14.6%), tutorials (7.9%) and seminars (1.1%). 66.3% of students would use e-learnings’ uploaded teaching materials, whereas the remainder would not. Bedside demonstrations of clinical skills by the tutors were preferred by 77.5% of students. Practicing clinical skills by the students on a real patient rather than on a mannequin or a simulated patient was preferred by 94.4% of students. Regarding case discussions, problem-based learnings (PBL) were preferred by 80% of students. Conclusions: Bedside teachings, demonstrations of clinical skill by a teacher, practicing skills by the students on a real patient rather than on a simulated patient or a mannequin, and PBLs are highly preferred by the students. Adequate teaching materials uploaded in the e-learning management system provide a good source for the teachings and learnings.

IR4.0 Ready and Aware Academics at the National Defence University of Malaysia

2019 ◽  
pp. 284-303
Author(s):  
Jowati Juhary
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
National Defense ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
National Defense University ◽  
New Learning ◽  
National Defence ◽  
Awareness Level

This chapter argues for the importance of equipping academics with the knowledge and impact of IR4.0 and beyond for future graduates. Particularly to prepare for military leaders for Malaysia at the National Defense University of Malaysia (NDUM), a new learning model may be apt and urgently needed. The objectives of the chapter are twofold: firstly, to gauge the readiness and awareness level of academics on implementing IR4.0 during their classroom teaching, and secondly, to investigate academics' views on their own teaching practices. The methodology for this chapter is quantitative in nature, where an online survey was used to collect data from the academics. It is found that, first, there are mixed reactions from academics on their readiness and awareness of IR4.0 and its impacts, and second, should the existing curriculum be revamped to serve students' needs on IR4.0, academics opined that the delivery methods must change too.

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