scholarly journals The Role of Personal Values in Learning Approaches and Student Achievements

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Kelum A. A. Gamage ◽  
D. M. S. C. P. K. Dehideniya ◽  
Sakunthala Y. Ekanayake
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Graduate Attributes ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Student Achievements

Personal values play a significant role when adopting learning approaches by individuals during their studies. Particularly in higher education, these values significantly influence the character that individuals play within their learning community and ultimately influence their academic achievements. The purpose of this paper is to investigate personal values in their choice of learning approaches and, subsequently, how it impacts one’s academic achievements. It also investigates the importance of developing an individual’s personal values as a part of their wider studies, while aligning these with graduate attributes and balancing them with knowledge and skills, to produce successful graduates in a society.

Role of Universities in Leveraging ICT for Corporate Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 285-305
Author(s):  
B M Subraya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Recent Past ◽  
Corporate Education ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Information And Communication

In the recent past, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has impacted human lives in multiple dimensions. No aspect of human endeavour is untouched by ICT and education domain is no exception to this. Universities need to leverage ICT to improve the quality and relevance of higher education, which would positively impact the corporates, apart from other sectors. In this context, this chapter provides an innovative model which the universities could adapt and revolutionize the higher education. The best practices being followed by Infosys Limited, the IT corporate giant, narrated in this chapter could be leveraged by the universities in the interest of the learning community, the corporates and the society at large.

Personal Values as a Building Block for Social Responsibility of Higher Education Institutions

2017 ◽  
pp. 119-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zlatko Nedelko ◽  
Vojko Potocan ◽  
Nikša Alfirević
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Core Mission ◽  
Insight Into

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the role of personal values for social responsibility (SR) of higher education. Besides the core mission of higher education to create, transfer and preserve knowledge in society, the idea of SR has gained its importance also in institutions of higher education. SR has many drivers, among which personal values are considered as one of the key building blocks for SR. For enhancing SR, higher education institutions should also develop stronger ties with the community. The chapter provides an insight into discussion about community involvement of higher education, into the role of personal values for shaping SR of higher education institutions and explain how personal values can help to enhance community and social involvement of higher education. Findings may be a starting point for re-thinking and/or establishing strategies for achieving higher level of SR in higher education institutions and enhancing the link with the community.

scholarly journals The Potential of Impact and Integral Investing for Sustainable Social Development and the Role of Academia in Their Dissemination

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6939
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Kubátová ◽  
Ondřej Kročil
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Impact Investing ◽  
Research And Education

With the increasing challenges our society faces, ranging from environmental issues to the current coronavirus crisis, interest in a new way of investing, known as impact investing, has also been increasing. In addition, recently, an even more conscious way of investing, known as integral investing, has appeared. In this article, the concepts of impact investing and integral investing are described and compared and their positive impacts on society are documented. The importance of people and leaders with corresponding ethics, morals, and personal values for the success of the investments is explained. As both impact and integral investing have the potential to meet the challenges of present-day society and to contribute to its further sustainable development, they should be addressed in academic research and higher education. Therefore, this article seeks to answer the question of whether these concepts are reflected in academia. To answer this question, a bibliometric analysis was conducted. The findings show that there is a modest but growing academic interest in impact investing and very little interest in integral investing. Reasons to take these topics into account in research and education are discussed in the final part of the article.

The Role of Higher Education in Supporting Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
pp. 294-315
Author(s):  
Maria Claudia Diaconeasa ◽  
Florentina Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Rural Entrepreneurship ◽  
Set Up

This chapter refers to an empirical research that aims to analyze how the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate studies have been perceived by the graduate students and also how the higher education contributes to the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas. The research method identified as being more appropriate was a quantitative research based on an online survey established in accordance with the objectives set up. The participants in the research were the graduate students of the Faculty of Agri-food and Environmental Economy within The Bucharest University of Economic Studies. The findings are based on participants' open statements that could be important arguments to be taken into consideration for improving the decision making in higher education which would lead to the professional development of the graduates.

Where Do Agri-Food Entrepreneurs Learn Their Job and are There Skills They Wished They Had Learned?

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Becot ◽  
David Conner ◽  
Jane Kolodinsky
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Food System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Entrepreneurial Knowledge

The agri-food system plays a vital role in the socioeconomic well-being of the USA. In rural Vermont, the setting for this study, the contributions are even larger. Agri-food businesses contribute an estimated 12% of the state's gross domestic product and comprise 13% of private sector establishments. The community economic development potential of fostering successful food entrepreneurs suggests a role for higher education in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs. This study explores gaps in entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Using a survey of agri-food entrepreneurs designed to obtain an understanding of the tools needed for success, the authors found that entrepreneurs valued a wide range of skills, making it difficult to tailor training. The importance of informal learning was also confirmed. The authors conclude that the role of higher education in entrepreneurial education is to educate students to think critically, recognize opportunities, develop networks and identify resources. In addition, it is critical to provide students with exposure to entrepreneurs in the field.

scholarly journals A web environment linking university teaching strategies with graduate attributes

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
Garry Hoban ◽  
◽  
Geraldine E. Lefoe ◽  
Bronwyn James ◽  
Sue Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Graduate Attributes ◽  
Web Environment ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time

This article describes the design of a web-based environment that links teaching strategies used in different faculties with graduate attributes. Whilst graduate attributes have existed at the University of Wollongong since the 1990s, this is the first time teaching strategies that enable students to develop these attributes have been articulated and shared electronically. The strategies are the practical or tacit knowledge of university teaching. The paper provides a background for the role of graduate attributes in higher education and explains the reason for focussing on teaching strategies. It describes the website resource with some examples and outlines dissemination and evaluation plans for the initiative. It is hoped that the website will become a “growing” site as a resource for a university community to share teaching strategies across different faculties.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT WORK OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
S.B. Kenzhegulova ◽  
◽  
G.O. Seidalieva ◽  
G.A. Abdulkarimova ◽  
F.R. Gusmanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Independent Work

The article examines the main features of various forms and methods of organizing the independent work of university students. The opinion is substantiated that independent work, aimed at mastering the acquired knowledge and skills, allows students to fully understand the nature of the work performed and organize their own activities. In the context of the implementation of distance learning in higher education, the goals and functions of independent work of students have been revised, the role of which in the educational process is significantly increasing. In the course of the study to identify the importance of independent work of university students, results were obtained that allow one to draw some conclusions, for example, active independent work is possible only if there are motivating factors: student involvement in research activities, intensive pedagogy, individualization of tasks and the personality of the teacher.

Implementing the Online Learning Community in Africa: A Unisa Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Online Learning Community ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
The University

AbstractRecent global occurrences are significantly affecting institutions of higher education, particularly on the continent of Africa. In addition, the process of the democratization of education has inevitably led to the explosive demands by the citizens of the different African countries for open admission to institutions of higher education. Against this background this article discusses recent developments at the University of South Africa (UNISA) which have been concerned with the adoption of online distance and open learning approaches in order to achieve greater accessibility and the massification of educational products. This is especially pertinent during this era of technology-driven educational innovation, so as to make university programmes not only accessible but also relevant to the needs and aspirations of African communities.

scholarly journals Catering for Student Diversity: Building Academic Skills in Graduate Attributes Learning and Assessment Opportunities through Collaborative Work

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Susanne Owen ◽  
◽  
Gary Davis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
National Level ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Student Diversity ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Graduate Attributes

Australian higher education institutions are increasingly operating within broader political, economic and social frameworks and the global context. The link between productivity and high level skills and qualifications and the importance of establishing a systematic process for ensuring increased participation of those from under-represented groups have been emphasised. In relation to the law profession in Australia, over the past twenty years there has been a proliferation of law schools established to meet increasing demand, with higher student numbers and greater diversity of backgrounds evident. Concerns about the stresses on law students and the consequences for their mental well-being (especially compared to students in other disciplines) have come to the fore following recent research into the issue. In 2007, funding was provided to the Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) to establish a national exploration of approaches to and the practices of legal education, with the aim of ensuring the provision of high quality outcomes for the increasingly diverse range of legal education students. A key focus was building legal academic skills in using scaffolded learning approaches through establishing collaborative workshops. Surveys, baseline data analysis and network meetings were some of the other methodological processes utilised in the project. The collaborative workshop processes occurring at a national level, resulted in the development of quality assessment tasks in areas such as group work and reflection, with positive written feedback being obtained. This paper focuses on the links between wider assessment approaches within graduate attributes and catering for student diversity. Relevance for redefining effective academic practice within other professional disciplines in the changing contexts of higher education is evident.

How Personal Values Affect Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-127
Author(s):  
Vojko Potocan ◽  
Niksa Alfirevic ◽  
Zlatko Nedelko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Academic Goals ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Behavior ◽  
Current State ◽  
Accelerate Development

Recent research has investigated how personal values of university stakeholders shape social responsibility of universities. Interest of universities for their responsibility toward society, beyond fundamental academic goals related to creating, transferring and preserving knowledge in society has become more widespread since 1970s. As social responsibility has evolved, universities have started to look into questions about mechanisms through which beliefs, values, attitudes impact their socially responsible behavior. This chapter provides an insight into the role of university stakeholders' personal values to creation of social responsibility of higher education institutions and explain how their values accelerate development of broader society. Findings enable new understanding of current state of social responsibility in higher education and suggest possible solutions for its improvment.

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