scholarly journals RETHINKING Science Communication Education and Training: Towards a Competence Model for Science Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birte Fähnrich ◽  
Clare Wilkinson ◽  
Emma Weitkamp ◽  
Laura Heintz ◽  
Andy Ridgway ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Multiple Audiences ◽  
Exploratory Data ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Training Research ◽  
Competence Framework

Science communication is at a pivotal stage in its development due to the emergence of digital communication platforms that are not only presenting new opportunities but are also leading to new challenges. In this context, science communicators, who can include scientists, researchers, curators, journalists and other types of content producer, may require new types of preparation and support to engage with multiple audiences, across multiple channels. Despite the increasing need for adequate science communication training, research in the field is sparse and oftentimes refers to single case studies, calling for more comprehensive perspectives on what is needed and what is offered to equip future science communicators with relevant competences to cope with the changing science communication ecosystem. Against this backdrop, this paper takes two approaches, drawing on data from RETHINK, a European project comprising seven countries, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. First, we report on findings from a questionnaire survey completed by 459 science communicators across the seven countries, focusing on how science communicators develop their communication skills, the types of training they have received and the types of training they would like to undertake. Second, we assess exploratory data collected from 13 different science communication degree programs regarding how they seek to embed and consider issues of digital transformation within their curricula. On the basis of both analyses, we will introduce ideas for a competence framework that addresses not only working knowledge and skills but also professional (self-)reflection and the overall mindset and worldviews of students, whilst offering capacity for increased consideration of the role of digital transformation.

scholarly journals The Development of Self-Regulation in Four UK Professional Communities

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan Lester
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Academic Discourse ◽  
Professional Communities ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Professional Self

Professional self-regulation is often conceptualised as involving the delegation of state powers to professional groups.  An examination of four groups in the United Kingdom provides examples of self-regulation that have developed, with one partial exception, without the support of any statutory framework. Some common aspects of self-regulation are identified along with some differences that relate to how the professions have evolved, and to their operating contexts. Significant influences include how the profession is situated among adjacent groups, the degree of demand from clients and employers for qualified practitioners, and potentially whether the occupation is suitable as an initial career or requires  a measure of maturity and prior experience. An argument is made for greater recognition, both through practical examples and in academic discourse of self-regulation that is initiated and furthered voluntarily through negotiation between professions, their members and their clients rather than via legislative powers. 

scholarly journals Shareholder nationality among the major European and American defense contractors: an exploratory data analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-49
Author(s):  
Mahdi FAWAZ ◽  
Jean BELIN ◽  
Hélène MASSON
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Exploratory Data Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Defense Contractors ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The World ◽  
First Results ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Exploratory Data

This article presents the first results of a statistical analysis of the ownership links between the major European and American defence contractors. This approach, centred on the shareholders and subsidiaries of these companies, enables us to explore the depth of the national links (company and country of origin) and the density of the ownership cooperation that exists within Europe, as well as with the rest of the world, particularly the United States. Information about defence contractors’ ownership links is difficult to obtain and precautions must be taken in the interpretation of the results.  In terms of defence contractor shareholders, it would appear first that the national link is strong for Sweden, Spain and France, less so for Germany and Italy, and particularly weak for the United Kingdom. Next, in European terms the links are concentrated on Airbus, MBDA and KNDS and are little developed in other companies. Finally, we observe asymmetrical links with the USA and a significant presence of American investment funds.

Why is Secession Difficult in Well-Established Democracies? Lessons from Quebec

1996 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stéphane Dion
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Magic Number ◽  
The Political ◽  
Central Authority ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Universal Suffrage ◽  
Established Democracies

Secession, defined as ‘formal withdrawal from a central authority by a member unit’, has been particularly rare in democracies. In fact, there has never been a single case of secession in democracies if we consider only the well-established ones, that is, those with at least ten consecutive years of universal suffrage. The cases most often mentioned happened only a few years after the introduction or significant expansion of universal suffrage: Norway and Sweden in 1905, Iceland and Denmark in 1918, Ireland and the United Kingdom in 1922. What is more, one would hesitate before calling the first two cases real secessions, since the ties between the political entities involved were very loose at the outset. Secessionists never managed to split a well-established democracy through a referendum or an electoral victory. We must conclude that it is very hard for them to achieve and maintain the magic number of 50 per cent support. My aim is to explain why this is the case.

Mentoring for Quality Enhancement and Fostering Industry-Ready Graduates in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 263-286
Author(s):  
Rajka Presbury ◽  
Madalyn A. Scerri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Relationships ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Blue Mountains

Mentoring programs play a valuable role in higher education. Formal mentoring processes and relationships increase the overall perceived quality of an educational program and the professional success of new hotel management graduates. To evaluate an established mentoring program in higher education, a single case study of the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University Australia (BMIHMS @TUA) was developed and that is presented and discussed in this chapter. The evaluation of the mentoring program found that mentoring relationships enable mentees to build knowledge and skills, develop networking opportunities, build confidence, and gain self-reflection abilities. The chapter offers insights and recommendations for higher education institutions to consider when setting up mentoring programs. The knowledge gained through this research will assist higher education institutions to better prepare students for a transition to work through mentoring whilst enhancing the quality of educational courses.

Engineering cohesion: a reflection on academic practice in a community‑based setting

2019 ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
Arshad Isakjee
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Social Policies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Academic Practice ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Heath Community ◽  
Turn Over ◽  
Different Parts

Social policies in the United Kingdom have undergone a ‘community turn’ over the last two decades, with emphasis increasingly on ‘community cohesion’ rather than ‘social disadvantage’ and exclusion. Whilst academics have explored this trend, there is less reflective work on academic community-based practice that operates on the same terrain. This chapter offers critical self-reflection of our academic practice within the community budgeting and commissioning phase in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. Reflecting on the processes of bringing different parts of the Balsall Heath community together for the project, we consider not just the challenges of ‘constructing community’ in this way, but also, the logics that underpin it.

scholarly journals Leading digital transformation through an Agile Marketing Capability: the case of Spotahome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludovica Moi ◽  
Francesca Cabiddu
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Marketing Capability ◽  
Strategic Actions ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Agile Practices

Abstract Scholars and practitioners both acknowledge that agility is crucial in leading a digital transformation effort. However, empirical and theoretical research on agile capabilities in an international digital marketing setting is severely lacking. Drawing on qualitative research design methods, this exploratory single-case study involving the international digital firm Spotahome provides an empirical and theoretical investigation of a new marketing capability we define as an Agile Marketing Capability. We identify its key theoretical dimensions and provide empirical guidelines to facilitate its implementation. This study has important implications for international marketing managers, suggesting what strategic actions are needed to deploy agile practices in their marketing strategies and processes from a practical perspective, in the context of an Agile Marketing Capability.

ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS-PSYCHOLOGISTS AS TECHNOLOGY OF CREATING OF SELF-DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kuzikova
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Training Research ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Development Course ◽  
Research Studies

The paper presents experimentally validated psychological and pedagogical conditions and optimization technologies of forming of subject of personal and professional self-development in the process of training of students-psychologists for psychocorrection activity. Subject, purposes and objectives of "Psychology of self-development" course are defined. The directions of impact of training-research studies are determined. The results of effectiveness verification are presented. Keywords: Self-development, personal self-development, the subject of self-development, optimization of forming of self-development subject, training-research studies.

Understanding individual differences in response to Self-Practice and Self-Reflection (SP/SR) during CBT training

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Chaddock ◽  
Richard Thwaites ◽  
James Bennett-Levy ◽  
Mark H. Freeston
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Experiential Training ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Considerable Individual Variation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Case Design

AbstractSelf-Practice/Self-Reflection (SP/SR) has been developed as a self-experiential training strategy to enhance CBT therapists’ skills. SP/SR gives therapists an experience of CBT through practising CBT techniques on themselves, and reflecting on the experience and its implications for clinical practice. Many practitioners report significant professional and personal gains from SP/SR; however, there is considerable individual variation. This study examined individual experiences of SP/SR in order to develop a better understanding of idiosyncratic variations in participants’ approaches to SP/SR, and to inform the design and implementation of future SP/SR programmes. A single-case design was employed to examine the experiences of four trainee cognitive-behaviour therapists who were undertaking SP/SR as part of their professional training in CBT. Quantitative data from self-ratings of skill, and qualitative data from participants’ reflections and attributions following completion of SP/SR were examined. Both the participants, and two additional reviewers were consulted in the interpretation of the results. The impact of SP/SR appeared specific to each participant, reflecting different ways that participants engaged with SP/SR materials. The study suggests that for optimal development, engagement of the personal self and therapist self may be required.

scholarly journals Pathways to Developing Digital Capabilities within Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Pre-Digital Organizations

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Keller ◽  
Philipp Ollig ◽  
Patrick Rövekamp
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Capability Development ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Digital Business Models ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Set Up

AbstractTo enable new digital business models, pre-digital organizations launch entrepreneurial initiatives. However, in developing the required digital capabilities, pre-digital organizations often face challenges as they are marked by the ways they have historically established their organizational identity. Research on how pre-digital organizations can develop digital capabilities remains scarce. This study draws on a single case study to illustrate potential pathways for the development of digital capabilities. Two key characteristics are identified: the source of digital capability development and the set-up of the actors involved. The authors synthesize four possible pathway manifestations, discuss the dynamic nature of pathway combinations, and suggest that managing a portfolio of pathways may be crucial for pre-digital organizations. Therefore, the study contributes to a better understanding of digital transformation in pre-digital organizations. Furthermore, it provides guidance for practitioners to reflect on when deciding which pathways to follow.

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