scholarly journals Drivers for Sustainability Awareness Development in Tourism Curricula: The Case of Spanish Universities

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 939
Author(s):  
Libertad Moreno-Luna ◽  
Rafael Robina-Ramírez ◽  
Marcelo Sánchez-Oro ◽  
José Castro Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
The World ◽  
The Common ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Common Barriers ◽  
And Training

Spain is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world, and one of the top ten countries in terms of tourism contribution to its economy. As tourism is causing a gravely negative impact on the environment, universities play a key role in raising student awareness and reducing the damaging consequences of said tourism. Connections between sustainability and tourism studies have received little attention in higher education. The lecturing staff and student bodies from universities were interviewed with the aim of finding out what motivates academics to develop conductors and indicators that raise environmental awareness within under-graduate Tourism degrees. Results show a different perspective on teaching sustainability within the tourism curricula at public and private universities. According to the participants, motivation and training lecturers have been the two main drivers. Results can be applied to other Tourism degrees in order to overcome the common barriers that these studies have to face to introduce sustainability in the tourism curricula.

Features of the Professional Direction of University Students in the Era of Digitalization

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
A. Fatyhova ◽  
O. Bakanev ◽  
I. Kohanovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Internal Conflict ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

In the digital era, the success of the professional development of future specialists in the process of obtaining higher education largely depends on their professional orientation (PN). Despite the significant interest in the subject of the study, the problem of identifying the factors that affect PN remains poorly understood. The purpose of the study is to determine the factors of the formation of PN of students enrolled in training and retraining programs, and the features of PN in the digital era. The article reveals the content and structure of the PN of future specialists in the era of digitalization. According to the results of the empirical research, the relationship of students' PN with indicators of life-meaning orientations, motives for choosing a profession and training was revealed; the relationship between students' life-meaning orientations and indicators of motives for choosing a profession and training at the stage of digitalization of education. The factors influencing the personal condition, and the factors of the formation of the personal condition of students, who are trained according to the programs of training and retraining of specialists, have been determined. As a result of an empirical study, it was concluded that a negative impact on the formation of PN is created by factors caused by various life circumstances, lack of independence of decisions in choosing a profession, low reflection of life goals, prospects for the future, rigidity of volitional and personal qualities, internal conflict in the structure of personality relationships, low pleasure training and the like. At the same time, the level of PN is significantly higher among students who receive a second higher education and who understand its importance at the stage of digitalization of education.

Road Map of Russian Economy Competitiveness Upgrade

2014 ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
A. Alekseev
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Market Efficiency ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Goods Market ◽  
And Training

The article explores the interrelation between the main factors of national economy competitiveness on the basis of logical and correlation analysis of the data on 144 countries presented in The Global Competitiveness Report issued by the World Economic Forum. The analysis of the strength and nature of the relations between the factors gives grounds to assume that institutions, infrastructure, higher education and training are core problems; goods market efficiency, technological readiness are key problems; business sophistication and innovation are resulting problems. The analysis shows that the competitiveness indicators of other BRICS countries which are better than Russian ones, are achieved not due to any remarkable progress in economic policy, but owing to the lack of serious failures typical for Russian economy. For instance, the high level of Russian infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, sizes of home market and some other indicators come to nothing because of extremely low level of Russian institutions, market efficiency, financial market, and business sophistication. As a result, other BRICS countries' progress, which is not so remarkable itself, gives much better cumulative result in comparison with Russian breakthrough, which cannot be accomplished in the environment that is unfavorable for it. With the view of Russian economy competitiveness and innovation upgrade, firstly, it is essential to increase the quality of Russian institutions (the necessity of reforms is indubitable: Russia occupies the 133d place in the world in accordance with the quality of its institutions), to improve the infrastructure, higher education and training. The advancement in solving these problems will facilitate the situation or solve the large part of the problems of goods market efficiency and improve the existing technological readiness. The increasing of the goods market quality and the improvement of technological readiness will, in their turn, upgrade business sophistication and innovations. The proposed approach gives ground to claim that the reforms need to be made in the sequence described above. The upgrade of Russian companies’ business sophistication and their innovation will be to a great extent the result of the solution of the mentioned problems.

scholarly journals Impact of pandemic on startup projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
O. Dankeieva ◽  
Yu. Berezova
Keyword(s):  
Project Success ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
New Product ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Market Environment ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
The World ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Common

The modern market environment is an environment of variability and threats that constantly challenges those who operate in it. COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected all economic processes, without exception, in all the states of the world. Its consequences are: the increase in the number of unemployed, the bankruptcy of small and medium-sized businesses, disruption of supply chains, etc. The most sensitive to any changes in the economic environment are small business and startup projects, so the modern situation in the world makes it necessary to the develop the measures for minimization the negative impact of pandemic, quarantine restrictions on the activities of startup projects. The definition “startup” is considered and the common feature of the definition is defined as understanding that startup, first of all, is the implementation of a new idea that satisfy the need of consumers with a new product or service. The results of the investigation of leading research structures concerning the reasons for closing startup projects are analyzed. The pandemic impact on the financial condition of startup projects in various sectors of the economy is analyzed as well. It is determined that one of the common reasons for the loss of a significant share of the profits of large and powerful companies that could not adapt to the new conditions of existence is the inability to conduct business online with consumers. The most attractive areas for the start and development of the startup project during pandemic and prospects for further activities are identified. The experience of the countries of the world in providing state support for startup projects during the pandemic is presented. Support programs for Ukrainian startup projects are indicated. It is determined that the extraordinary conditions of the market environment provide not only threats, but also opportunities for the search for new ideas and their implementation by creative startups. It is also determined that the project success depends on the level of its adaptability, on the team readiness to change business model, to look for alternative ways of receiving resources and investments. Measures for minimizing the negative impact of the pandemic on the startup projects activities are proposed.

scholarly journals Relevancy of New Higher Education Approaches in ‘Second Republic Zimbabwe’

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kudakwashe Keche
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
World Order ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Second Republic ◽  
Face Model ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
And Training

Through face-to-face interviews with lecturers, this research explored the relevancy of new higher education approaches in Zimbabwe particularly Education 5.0 and virtual learning environments (VLEs). The main finding suggests that the five missions of Education 5.0 are not new in higher education and training in the country. However, they being nigh on greased following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) is exceptional and unplanned for up take. Education 5.0 charges that turned to be virtually oiled have already been cherished under the auspices of Education 3.0. Thus, lecturers do not perceive it as new. But, only the means and ways upon which it is delivered to learners in the COVID 19 era. The hype around it coming from the ‘Second Republic’ government is factory-made and politically calculated. Besides, it is difficult to underpin the development given the economic problems the country is currently facing. This research also finds out that VLEs are just more than a saga in Zimbabwe since she still lags behind the world order of internet of things. A few of the interviewees were of the view that teaching and learning though virtual means and ways is not different from the old face-to-face model.

scholarly journals Preference of Prospective Students and Students in Choosing Higher Education in Gorontalo Province

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Sako
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Continue Study ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Show

Competition of the world of education, especially universities at this time sorapidly for public and private universities. This study aims to determine the preferenceof prospective students and students in selecting universities in Gorontalo Province.This research uses a quantitative approach by conducting a survey to a number ofprospective students who enroll in a number of universities or universities inGorontalo. The results of research show the most considered factors by respondents(students and students) in choosing a college to continue study is the choice of studyprogram, preferences in choosing a college is the reputation of a college and theencouragement of parents. Costs are no longer the most calculated factor in theselection of universities.

scholarly journals Professionalization of university management in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (35) ◽  
pp. 167-183
Author(s):  
Łukasz SUŁKOWSKI ◽  
Robert SELIGA ◽  
Piotr BUŁA ◽  
Katarzyna KOLASIŃSKA-MORAWSKA
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
University Management ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa

The professionalization of university management takes place in many countries and is part of the transformation of the higher education sector. Professionalization of university management in the USA, Great Britain, many EU countries and other parts of the world includes the implementation of the concept of strategic management of public and private universities, as well as strengthening and improving the administration and professional development of managers in the higher education sector. The adoption of Law 2.0 creates an organizational space for the introduction of various management solutions. The basis of organizational changes is the increase in competition, diversity of the university's mission and internationalization. It can be argued that greater freedom in the application of various organizational solutions and increased competition will favor the professionalization of management. Numerous strategic, structural and managerial solutions will be tested at universities and adjusted to their needs.

3. On Building a University for the Common Good1

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Ingold
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Precarious Employment ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Common

<?page nr="45"?>Abstract Around the world, universities have been converted into agents of globalization, competing for business in the markets of the knowledge economy. To an ever-increasing extent, they are managed like corporations. The result has been a massive betrayal of the underlying principles of higher education. In both teaching and research, universities have reneged on their founding commitment to the pursuit of truth, and to the service of the common good. With their combination of overpaid managers, staff in precarious employment and indebted students, they are manifestly unsustainable. Rather than waiting for them to collapse, however, we need to start now to build the universities of the future, and to restore their civic purpose as necessary components of the constitution of a democratic society. This article first sets out the four principles—of freedom, trust, education and community—on which any university must be built, if it is to meet the challenges of our time. It will then go on to consider the meaning of the common good, and how universities of the future can be of service to it.

Improving the Communication Skills of International Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 140-162
Author(s):  
Murat Gündüz ◽  
Naib Alakbarov ◽  
Ayhan Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
International Training ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
The Common ◽  
Different Cultures

Since the second half of the 20th century, the rapid change in the world has emerged in the field of higher education (HE) as in many other areas. With international education, countries are preparing the ground for producing science in their countries, both by attracting qualified minds to their own countries and by offering them employment options. At the same time, the international training field, which is a competitive competition, allows countries to seriously increase their education investments and thus improve their quality. Through international education, there is better recognition and interaction among different cultures. In the countries where international students are located, the common cultural and artistic activities of the host students in the classroom, school, and campus and the communication with the public in the settlement will enable the cultures to get to know each other better.

Peningkatan Performa Sekolah Dasar Melalui Program Pelatihan Guru dan Kepala Sekolah di Kota Jambi

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-255
Author(s):  
Khidayatul Munawwaroh ◽  
Efa Silvia ◽  
Uli Wahyuni ◽  
Sri Dewi ◽  
Mayasari Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Service ◽  
School Performance ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Service Program ◽  
The World ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
And Training

This training aims to provide an overview of the concepts of improving the performance of teachersand school principals as an effort to improve human resources (HR) which is carried out througheducation and training, so that it is expected to produce high enough performance of teachers andprincipals in learning. One of the weaknesses that exist today in the world of education is the lowperformance of teachers in terms of competence and self-quality in managing classes actively andcreatively. Based on the data above, there needs to be a comprehensive effort to improve the qualityof our education. This improvement can be started from the lowest education unit, namely the schoolinstitution. The capacity of Indonesian schools needs to be increased so that they are able to face thechallenges of a much more competitive future. One way to improve school performance is to improveteacher quality. The quality of teachers can be improved by providing training and mentoring. For thisreason, as a form of Higher Education Tridharma, a Community Service Program was held with thetheme of Improving Primary School Performance through the Teacher and Principal Training Programat the As'ad Islamic Elementary School Foundation in Jambi City. The purpose of this training is toassist teachers in the development of teacher professional competencies such as updating learningmethods in class, use of learning media, etc. Through increasing the capacity of teachers through thisworkshop, it is hoped that it can improve the school's performance.

scholarly journals Challenges in European Higher Education

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas G. Orphanides
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
The World ◽  
Creativity And Innovation ◽  
New Phase ◽  
And Training ◽  
Communication And Information Technology ◽  
New Jobs ◽  
Economic And Financial Crisis

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> Globalization, individualization, digitalization and information boom were fundamental world-wide changes that occurred during the 1990s, following the rise of international markets, communication and information technology in the 1980s. The economic and financial crisis of the 2010s has not only deepened and hastened these changes, but also set new challenges to the world in terms of restructuring the knowledge-based society through creativity and innovation, next to formulating new responses to the issues of climate and immigration, as well as to the widening gap between rich and poor. Higher education has to be deeply involved in this new phase, both through education and training (new competences for new jobs within the framework of lifelong learning), and through applied research (new knowledge to be implemented through innovation). Today, the world needs more and better educated graduates. Higher education institutions need to reformulate their missions and strategies.</span>

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