scholarly journals The Teacher’s Perspective on Inclusion in Education: An Analysis of Curriculum Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4766
Author(s):  
Pedro Jurado-de-los-Santos ◽  
María Jesús Colmenero-Ruiz ◽  
Rosa Eva Valle-Flórez ◽  
Macarena Castellary-López ◽  
Victoria Figueredo-Canosa
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
Educational Inclusion ◽  
Assessment Strategies

The study we present is based on the responses given to students with specific educational support needs in compulsory education stages. Focused from the perspective of teachers within the framework of educational inclusion. To this end, the role of teachers and their influence on curriculum design, methodology, and assessment is taken into account. A descriptive and inferential methodological approach is used, with a sample of 2457 teachers from the Spanish context, applying an ad-hoc questionnaire. The results indicate the influence of teachers’ socio-demographic variables on the implementation of curriculum design, methodology, and assessment strategies in line with educational inclusion. The conclusions highlight the reactive versus proactive nature of teaching, although the sufficiency of educational practice is considered, characterised by differences according to age, gender, experience, or location of educative centre, among other variables analysed. It is established that improvements can be identified that can be strengthened. Specifically those related to the interests and motivations of students with SEN and their participation in assessment processes.

scholarly journals Implementacija i provedba inkluzivnog odgoja i obrazovanja u sustavu redovnih škola

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1.) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matilda Karamatić Brčić
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Educational Need ◽  
The Right ◽  
Educational Inclusion

Implementation and educational inclusion in school is a relevant topic for pedagogical and social context because it implies the acceptance and appreciation of differences among children as incentives, rather than obstacles in the process of teaching and learning. On the UNESCO World Conference concerning Special Educational Needs held in 1994, Statement and Framework for Action were adopted, which promote the right of every child to be involved in the educational system, and in regular schools, regardless of their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, linguistic or other conditions. The term special educational need in this context does not exclusively refer to children with disabilities. The concept of inclusive education with the meaning of inclusion of all children in compulsory education extends and deepens the educational model of integration of children with disabilities in regular education. The introduction and implementation of inclusion in schools becomes the requirement of contemporary educational policies of Europe and the world, whereby the changing of schools in order to achieve educational inclusion is conditional on changing the entire educational practice (Mittler, 2006). This paper will show some of the assumptions that are crucial for the implementation of inclusion in schools with special emphasis on the role of activities of teachers as key participants in the process of inclusive school.

scholarly journals Drawn to Story

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Daniel Gregson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Practitioner Research ◽  
Educational Improvement ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Starting Point

Rising to the demands of academic writing, scholarship and research is challenging for many practitioners in post compulsory education. Only a small number manage to see their research through to completion and write-up. Therefore, their work is under-represented in peer-reviewed, published literature in the field of educational research. This article foregrounds the role of stories, storytelling and image in the development of different kinds of language, including scholarship and academic writing. Narrative accounts of experiences of practitioner-researchers beginning to engage in research through intensive residential research development workshops, delivered as part of a national Practitioner Research Programme (PRP), are used to illustrate the power of oracy, imagery and story in extending our ability to develop language; research and represent experience; and portray different forms of understanding in a range of educational contexts. The results indicate that being able to listen, read and ‘see’ the research stories of more experienced researchers, as well as telling stories of their own experiences of research, enables participants to become more comfortable in using experiences of educational practice as a starting point for research and to regard research and practice not as a dichotomy or as separate activities, but as dynamic and integral aspects of educational improvement.

scholarly journals Ride to die: masculine honour and collective identity in the motorcycle underworld

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Rahman ◽  
Adam Lynes
Keyword(s):  
Collective Identity ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Dominant Ideology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Founding Member

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the nature and extent of violent practice in the motorcycle underworld. It does this by considering the murder of Gerry Tobin, and then uses the biography of the founding member of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle club (HAMC) for a critical analysis. The authors are interested in understanding the role of masculine honour and collective identity, and its influences in relation to violence – namely, fatal violence in the motorcycle underworld. The authors argue that motorcycle gangs are extreme examples of what Hall (2012) considers “criminal undertakers” – individuals who take “special liberties” often as a last resort. Design/methodology/approach The methodological approach seeks to analyse the paradigm of “masculine honour”, and how the Outlaws MC (OMC) applied this notion when executing the seemingly senseless murder of Gerry Tobin. So too, the author triangulate these findings by critically analysing the biography of the founding member of the Californian chapter of the HAMC – Sonny Barger. Further to this, a case study inevitably offers “constraints and opportunities” (Easton, 2010, p. 119). Through the process of triangulation, which is a method that utilises “multiple sources of data”, the researcher can be confident that the truth is being “conveyed as truthfully as possible” (Merriam, 1995, p. 54). Findings What is clear within the OB worldview is that it can only be a male dominant ideology, with no allowance for female interference (Wolf, 2008). Thus, Messerschmidt’s (1993) notion of “hegemonic masculinity” fits the male dominated subcultures of the HAMC and OMC, which therefore provides the clubs with “exclusive” masculine identities (Wolf, 2008). For organisations like the HAMC, retaliation is perceived as an alternative form of criminal justice that is compulsory to undertake in order to defend their status of honour and masculinity. Originality/value Based on our understanding, this is the first critical think piece that explores a UK case of homicide within the context of the motorcycle underworld. It also provides a comprehensive understanding of violent practice with the motorcycle underworld from criminological and sociological perspectives. This paper will inform readers about an overlooked and under researched underworld culture.

scholarly journals What next for end-point assessments?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Baker ◽  
David Robertshaw
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Future Change ◽  
Direct Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
End Point ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Salient Points ◽  
Assessment Strategies

PurposeThis paper reflects on changes to end-point assessment (EPA) brought about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and considers how proposed future change will impact on training providers and employers of health apprentices.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides an analysis of apprenticeship policy, the role of EPA and consideration of assessment strategies used in higher education and health professions. Implications for policy, training providers and clinical practice are proposed.FindingsThese changes will bring the completion of EPA closer to education providers and allow them to take a more direct role within the process. Education providers will need to be issued with clear guidance to ensure regulatory compliance. The pedagogical value of EPA is questioned.Originality/valueTraining providers and policymakers will need to review their processes and guidance appropriately. This paper provides a summary of salient points needing consideration.

Italian companies’ attitude towards GM crops

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Sarno ◽  
Rosa Malgeri Manzo
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logical Sequence

Purpose Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a consolidated reality. While consumers are opposed to the introduction of GMOs in Italy, little or nothing is known about the companies’ attitude. For this reason, this work is focused on companies. This research aims to understand the problems, the possible solutions and the opinions of farms on the role of GMOs to arrive at a judgement based on the representation of various positions. Design/methodology/approach This paper was made possible thanks to a direct survey on the field. In particular, the work provides a significant number of interviews directed to livestock farms; a logical sequence of questions that allow you to understand the attitude and the willingness of companies and if there is a future propensity to transgenic cultivation; and the creation of an ad hoc analysis on the behaviour of farmers. Findings Thematic analysis revealed that GMOs are the only valid research to the advancement of agriculture, able to guarantee our companies productivity improvements. This technique could solve many problems related to agriculture, such as the possibility of future saving on crops. Originality/value There is a lot of research on GMOs. The research behind this paper is different, because it is a research carried out throughout all the country, from the point of view of businesses.

scholarly journals O PAPEL DO MEIO SOCIAL NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA RACIONALIDADE E DA MORALIDADE

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Talita Adão Perini de Oliveira ◽  
Maria Judith Sucupira Da Costa Lins
Keyword(s):  
Moral Education ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Alasdair Macintyre ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Core Problem

Este artigo lida com uma das mais importantes questões sobre o meio social e educação, que é o papel do meio social em relação ao desenvolvimento da racionalidade e da moralidade. A partir deste problema nuclear, levantamos a hipótese de que uma criança ou um jovem poderão desenvolver a racionalidade e a moralidade, somente, se tiverem oportunidade de interagir socialmente. Racionalidade e moralidade são qualidades exclusivas do ser humano, mas não estão presentes na pessoa desde o início da vida. Para que se tornem pessoas racionais e morais, é necessário que pensem, ajam e decidam em um meio social. A abordagem metodológica deste estudo está baseada na teoria social de Piaget, como fundamentação teórica consideramos a contribuição de Alasdair MacIntyre, que nos auxilia na compreensão da moralidade; de Sucupira Lins (2007) e seu estudo sobre a relação entre moralidade e meio social enquanto situação de sala de aula; e, também, da neurociência (HERCULANO-HOUZEL, 2011). Podemos concluir que sem viver em um meio social, uma criança ou um jovem não desenvolverá racionalidade e moralidade.Palavras-chave: Piaget. Educação moral. Socialização. Racionalidade. Ética.THE ROLE OF SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RATIONALITY AND MORALITY Abstract: This article deals with one of the most important questions about social environment and education. This is the role of social environment relating to the development of rationality and morality. From this core problem, we raised the hypothesis that only if a child or a young person has the opportunity to interact socially it is possible to develop the rationality and morality. Rationality and morality are exclusive human being qualities, but they are not present in a person since the beginning of life. It is necessary for all people to become a rational and moral person to think, act and decide in a social environment. Methodological approach was based in Piaget’s social theory as the theoretical foundation for this study. For the analysis of morality we consider that Alasdair MacIntyre’s contribution helps to understand the question in both perspectives. This is necessary to understand in educational practice as Sucupira Lins (2007) has studied about the relation between morality and social environment in classroom situation. We also used the contribution of neuroscience (HERCULANO-HOUZEL, 2011) for best understanding of this question. We can conclude that without living in a social environment, a child or a young will not develop rationality and morality.Keywords: Piaget. Moral education. Socialization. Rationality. Ethic.EL PAPEL DEL ENTORNO SOCIAL EN EL DESARROLLO DE LA RACIONALIDAD Y LA MORALIDAD Resumen: Este artículo se ocupa con una de las más importantes cuestiones sobre el entorno social y educación, que es el papel del entorno social para el desarrollo de la racionalidad y la moralidad. A partir de este problema nuclear, planteamos la hipótesis de que un niño o joven podrán desarrollar la racionalidad y moralidad, solamente se tienen oportunidad de interactuar socialmente. Racionalidad y moralidad son cualidades únicas del ser humano, pero no están presentes en persona desde el comienzo de la vida. Para que se vuelvan personas racionales y morales, es necesario que piensen, actúen e decidan en un medio social. El enfoque metodológico está basado en la teoría social de Piaget como fundamentación teórica consideramos la contribución de Alasdair MacIntyre, que nos ayuda en la comprensión de la moralidad; de Sucupira Lins (2007) y su estudio sobre la relación entre la moral y el entorno social como una situación de clase; y, también de la neurociencia (HERCULANO-HOUZEL, 2011). Podemos concluir que sin vivir en un entorno social, un niño o joven no se desarrollará racionalidad y moralidad. Palabras clave: Piaget. Educación moral. Socialización. Racionalidad. Ética.       

Factors affecting consumer purchasing behavior of functional food: a comparative analysis for consumer management

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiorella Pia Salvatore ◽  
Nino Adamashvili ◽  
Francesco Contò
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Development And Management

PurposeThe main aims are underlining the role of functional foods (FFs) for population wellbeing, investigating the reasons in the self-consciousness of the different countries' populations and exploring what influences in purchasing decisions to address the management of food-producing businesses. This information will make consumer management easier.Design/methodology/approachA two-step methodology was adopted: (1) literature review and (2) online interview. The principal component analysis (PCA) was used to facilitate and reduce the data complexity. Software Stata/SE was used for data analysis in both Italy and Georgia.FindingsCustomers' attitudes, awareness level and decision-making process are clarified through the comparative analysis between Italian and Georgian populations. They have a number of reasons that incentivize their behavior. These reasons may be used by food-producing businesses to evaluate their performance and develop ad hoc strategies for consumer management.Originality/valueThe key elements that determine the FF and motivate the consumer to buy can constitute a foundation for actions related to the development and management of food-producing businesses. Knowing the factors that consumers consider in the process of choosing FFs will help define the strategies that businesses should use for product improvement, better managing the consumer. This study can support the development of education, prevention and promotion of managerial improvements. The innovative mixed methodology applied to the topic is one of the original factors of the study.

The effect of leadership in the development of innovation capacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 694-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso J. Gil ◽  
Beatriz Rodrigo-Moya ◽  
Jesús Morcillo-Bellido
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leadership Culture ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Critical Aspects

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of leadership on culture and on the structure of learning, and of these two constructs on the innovation capacity. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative study utilising a survey was carried out. By means of an ad hoc questionnaire, educational administrators were asked about some characteristics of their organisations. The authors have proven the model of research through a model of structural equations, that is, by means of the partial least squares technique. Findings The hypothesis is confirmed that leadership affects culture and learning structure, and both impact on the innovation capacity of schools. Practical implications This work addresses the role of three critical aspects in the management of educational organisations—leadership, culture and structure—in the development of innovation that is essential in improving organisational development. Originality/value The role of leadership in the development of favourable conditions for innovation is verified, as is the impact of these conditions on the innovation capacity of educational organisations.

Voluntary traceability standards and the role of economic incentives

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanella Stranieri ◽  
Alessia Cavaliere ◽  
Alessandro Banterle
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
System Complexity ◽  
Quality Differentiation ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
High Level

Purpose The proliferation of traceability standards shed light on the understanding of the mechanisms leading agri-food firms to choose among different kind of rules and systems for their implementation. The present paper investigates the role of firms economic incentives on the adoption of different traceability systems. In specific, the analysis aims at segmenting food firms on the basis of economic incentives for the adoption of voluntary traceability and the levels of the system complexity implemented. Design/methodology/approach A survey based on an ad hoc questionnaire was conducted in 2014 on a sample of firms certified ISO 22005/2008. Cluster analysis was run for the analysis and one-way ANOVA was used to confirm differences among clusters. Findings The analysis presents three different clusters in terms of economic incentives for voluntary traceability and the level of systems complexity implemented. All the clusters reveal that supply chain incentives play a key role. Moreover, ‘fine traceability’ clusters firms with high level of traceability. They consider food safety as an important incentive to adopt a voluntary standard. ‘Medium traceability’ groups firms with an average level of traceability system complexity. The interviewed consider the firm reputation as strategic driver for voluntary standard implementation. The cluster ‘coarse traceability’ groups firms which introduced traceability for quality differentiation of products on the market. These firms implemented a low level of traceability system complexity. Research limitations/implications The paper presents some limitations due to the sample dimension. Future research is oriented to test such results on an extended sample and to analyse the relationships between the traceability system implemented and the different kind of economic incentives for traceability standards. Originality/value The present paper offers two main contributions. From a conceptual point of view it tries to deepen existing knowledge on the mechanisms regulating the existence of different traceability standards. From a managerial point of view, the analysis contributes in the understanding of firm strategies in relation to the adoption of different traceability systems. Such results could address firm management on the allocation of financial resources for the adoption of different traceability systems.

Organizational Justice and Employee Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Mehreen Fatima ◽  
Zeeshan Izhar ◽  
Zaheer Abbas Kazmi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
The Impact

Purpose- The primary purpose of the study is to determine the impact of organizational justice (OJ) on employee sustainability. Along with that, it also describes how organizational commitment mediates this direct relationship. This study includes all dimensions of OJ which are distributive, procedural and interactional (interpersonal & informational) within the context of a developing country (Pakistan). Design/Methodology- This study has considered employees working in the banking sector of Pakistan. Two hundred ten questionnaires were received back from employees. Regression analysis was used to analyze direct relationships between variables, while smart partial least squares (PLS) were used for mediation analysis. Findings- Results demonstrated that all hypothesis were accepted and it was also confirmed that organizational commitment (OC) mediates the direct relationship between OJ and employee sustainability (ES). Originality/value- Multidimensional construct of organizational justice was tested in this study, in the context of a developing country (Pakistan), to address the research gap.

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