scholarly journals Eating As If It Really Matters: Teaching The Pedagogy of Food in the Age of Globalization

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Sumner
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Context ◽  
As If

To survive, we need to eat. And yet eating is much more than just ingesting fuel to keep our bodies going. Besides being a source of sustenance, food is a cause for celebration, an inducement to temptation, a weapon for wielding power, an indicator of well-being, a catalyst for change, and a vehicle for learning. In the age of globalization, these characteristics are magnified and obscured – magnified by the complexities of globalization and obscured by the powerful interests that drive this process forward. Within this global context, this paper describes the development and teaching of an adult education course called The Pedagogy of Food. Born out of the recent upsurge in interest in food-related issues, the course focused on eating as a pedagogical act, and invited students to become part of the global dialogue on food.

Pathways from adult education to well-being: The Tuijnman model revisited

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Jenkins ◽  
Richard D. Wiggins
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Well Being

scholarly journals Fear, xenophobia and collectivism as predictors of well-being during Coronavirus disease 2019: An empirical study from India

2020 ◽  
pp. 002076402093632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanika K Ahuja ◽  
Debanjan Banerjee ◽  
Kritika Chaudhary ◽  
Chehak Gidwani
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Context ◽  
The Common ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global health threat. Biological disasters like this can generate immense prejudice, xenophobia, stigma and othering, all of which have adverse consequences on health and well-being. In a country as diverse and populous in India, such crisis can trigger communalism and mutual blame. Keeping this in context, this study explored the relationship between well-being and xenophobic attitudes towards Muslims, collectivism and fear of COVID-19 in India. Methods: The study was carried out on 600 non-Islamic Indians (231 males, 366 females and 3 others; mean age: 38.76 years), using convenience sampling. An online survey containing Fear of Coronavirus scale, Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale and Collectivism Scale was used. Xenophobia was assessed using two scales: generalized prejudice towards Muslims and specific xenophobic tendencies towards Muslims during COVID-19. The data were analysed using correlational methods and multiple regression. Results: The findings showed that positively significant relationship exists between well-being and age as well as with collectivism, while an inversely significant relationship between well-being and fear of COVID-19 was found. The results of the multiple regression analysis shows that fear of COVID-19, age, collectivism and generalized xenophobia, in the order of their importance, together contributed to nearly 20% of variance in well-being. Conclusion: The findings are reflective of the importance of collectivism in enhancing well-being in these times of uncertainty. Xenophobia, one of the common offshoots of pandemics, can also harm the overall well-being. Implications are discussed in the light of India’s diverse socio-religious background and global context.

Changes in Animal Welfare Views in New Zealand: Responding to Global Change

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Loveridge
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Consumer Action ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Welfare Issue ◽  
On Farm

Abstract Consumer action is leading to increasing debate over on-farm activities in New Zealand. Both animal welfare activists and government organizations frequently refer to the importance of welfare standards in order to secure overseas markets, as well as in response to local concerns. This article explores rural and urban people’s views of welfare of animals kept on farms for commercial purposes in response to a 2008 survey commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It compares and contrasts these recent findings with those of an earlier (1994) survey, to demonstrate how understanding of—and the impetus for—changing farm practices have developed. The article also looks at the global context of the animal welfare issue and discusses how overseas trends impact the New Zealand situation. The view that animal welfare is purely about physical well-being is among those challenged at home and abroad, and farmers are now forced to defend and amend industry standards.

scholarly journals CONCEPTUAL IDEAS AND ORIENTATORS OF THE NOTHERN AMERICAN MODEL OF ADULT EDUCATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Olena Terenko
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Liberal Education ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Political Movement ◽  
American Model ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
John Watson ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Informal Adult Education

The article deals with conceptual ideas and orientators of Northern American model of adult education. It is substantiated, that Nothern American model of adult education is based on the following philosophical directions: liberalism, progressivism, behaviorism, humanism, radicalism, constructivism. Liberalism has ancient roots and comes from the fact that since man is the real source of progress in society, it is necessary to ensure his rights and freedoms, providing equal access to education regardless of social status and well-being. The basic principle of liberal education is singled out, in particular, to develop a personality that is consonant with the purpose of a liberal education in ancient times - the education of citizens who can become active participants in a democratic society. It is proved that non-formal adult education should be continuous, focus on the development of intellectual abilities, be accessible to all sections of the population, and its content must meet their needs. It was found out that the historical roots of the philosophy of progressivism associated with progressive political movement in society and education. Its basis is the concept of interaction between education and society, empirical theory of education democratization of education. It was found out that behavioral direction, whose founder was John Watson, appeared in the USA in the early XX century. Based on the theory of Pavlov's conditioned reflexes, his supporters (J. Watson, B. Sninner E. Thorndike) examined personality as a set of behavioral responses to stimuli of the environment. It is identified that the purpose of adult education - behavior modification adult-oriented changes in humans. It was proved, that unlike behaviorists, representatives of humanistic direction (J. Brown, Johnson, Maslow, M. Knowles, K. Rogers, etc.) considered man independent, active, open to change and self-actualization person. It was stressed, that the founders of the radical trend, based on theories of anarchism, marxism, socialism, considering education in general and adult education, in particular, as an important mechanism to achieve radical changes in society. It updates the social role of non-formal adult education, because it requires critical thinking and personal participation in these changes. It was found out, that according to philosophy of constructivism person is unique in his/her vision of the world, beliefs, outlook because he/she is able to construct his/her personal understanding of reality. A teacher is not just a transmitter of knowledge,he/she serves as the consultant, moderator, facilitator. The analysis of scientific literature showed that adult education in the USA has evolved with the development of society, and has a long history and some traditions, mainly seen as informal adult education, aimed at self-improvement of adult to meet his/her educational needs; mechanism of civil society formation.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Prof. Ph.D. Anamaria BURADA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
And Training

This article aims at presenting how the Covid-19 pandemic affected all areas of education in 2020, at all types and levels, from early to adult education as well as the reaction of European countries and institutions through the adopted educational policies. Education and training contribute decisively to the well-being and personal and professional development of citizens as well as to the resilience of the society and of the economy, having an important role in the recovery of societies.

scholarly journals SENIOR CITIZENS’ LEARNING AND ACTIVITY IN THE LABOUR MARKET

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Ausra Rutkiene ◽  
Silva Lengviniene
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Market Survey ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
And Training

The data provided by Eurostat show that adults who are aged 55 and over participate in education and training about 20 perc. less frequently than the younger ones, who are aged from 18 to 54. Such results are caused by imperfection of adult education, employer attitude and other reasons. Research studies performed in 2004-2006 revealed the problems which arise both for those adults who intend to study and also to educational institutions. Question of the research - which factors cause senior citizens’ motivation to learn aiming at staying active in the labour market? Survey was performed in 2016, 453 respondents participated in the research. The findings show that well-being, economical factors and learning play a decisive role in senior citizens’ staying active in the labour market as well as previous education and place of residence.

Eudaimonism, Love and Friendship, and Political Community

1999 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 252-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
David O. Brink
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Political Community ◽  
The Other ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Concern For Others ◽  
Mutual Advantage ◽  
As If

It is common to regard love, friendship, and other associational ties to others as an important part of a happy or flourishing life. This would be easy enough to understand if we focused on friendships based on pleasure, or associations, such as business partnerships, predicated on mutual advantage. For then we could understand in a straightforward way how these interpersonal relationships would be valuable for someone involved in such relationships just insofar as they caused her pleasure or causally promoted her own independent interests. But many who regard love, friendship, and other associational ties as an important part of a happy or flourishing life suppose that in many sorts of associations—especially intimate associations—the proper attitude among associates is concern for the other for the other's own sake, not just for the pleasure or benefits one can extract from one's associates. It is fairly clear how having friends of this sort is beneficial. What is less clear is how being a friend of this sort might contribute to one's own happiness or well-being. Even if we can explain this, it looks as if the contribution that friendship makes to one's happiness could not be the reason one has to care for friends, for that would seem to make one's concern for others instrumental, not a concern for the other for her own sake.

Fiscal Policy

2019 ◽  
pp. 59-80
Author(s):  
Fran Baum
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Health It ◽  
Economic Decisions ◽  
Economic Sphere ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
As If ◽  
Damaging Effects

Fiscal policy is central to governing for health. It determines what resources are available, largely via taxation, to invest in health and well-being, and how equitably and effectively national resources are allocated. The decisions made by treasurers, finance ministers, and chancellors of the exchequers are vital to health, yet this is rarely recognized, and the economic sphere is treated as if it were somehow separate from the rest of society. This chapter argues that in order to govern for health, this view has to change, with economic decisions made to serve the health and well-being of society. In making this argument, the chapter starts with a consideration of the health-damaging effects of neoliberalism and then asserts and examines five action points that would lead to fiscal policies that support health and well-being.

Childlessness and Mental Well-Being in a Global Context

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 1027-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimiko Tanaka ◽  
Nan E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Mental Well Being
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