scholarly journals Transfer of Non-Academic Skills in Academic Context: towards a Sustainable Employability

2018 ◽  
pp. 399-409
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Iavarone ◽  
Fausta Sabatano
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
The University ◽  
Didactic Planning

This essay is an element of dialogue between educational practices acquired in territorial education contexts and the University. In particular, starting from the 10-year long experience consolidated in three educational centres operating in border areas of the Province of Naples, a series of ‘key competences’ have been highlighted that are indispensable to the containment of social risk disadvantage in an inclusion (Bertolini 1977; Freire 2004; Rossi 2014; Sabatano 2015a, 2015b) and well-being project (Iavarone 2007, 2009) from an educational point of view. Such competencies have become subject of a ‘participatory didactic planning’ between expert educators working in these contexts and a university course on ‘Pedagogy of relationships’ within the Department of Motor Science and Well-Being at the University of Naples Parthenope. The participatory planning practice has set the most ambitious goal of achieving a ‘system methodology’ to be used in the curriculum-design of the university courses in order to make the academic education offer a proper link element between the educational demand of young people, the demand for professional skills in the territory and the emerging social needs in order to improve employability processes. The main results that this experience has highlighted can be deducted from the student’s satisfaction survey, as well as from the data collected and processed by the University Assessment Team, in the Department’s Joint Commission Reports, which show a clear and overall improvement of the communication processes between non-academic institutions collaborating with the University for the conduct of internships, training sessions and placement-targeted activities. The empirical evidence and the positive results obtained provide substantial comfort in considering that the experience gained can be a ‘good practice’ to be included in the didactic planning process of the courses, even in relation to the need to improve the educational and didactic offer with reference to the new quality assurance parameters (QA) for the periodic accreditation of the CdS according to the AVA-ANVUR legislation in force

scholarly journals Modeling Humanizing Education Through Newly Reviewed Materials Engineering Curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-79
Author(s):  
Norshahida Sarifuddin ◽  
Zuraida Ahmad ◽  
Ahmad Zahirani Ahmad Azhar ◽  
Hafizah Hanim Mohd Zaki ◽  
Amelia Wong Azman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Materials Engineering ◽  
New Curriculum ◽  
Humanitarian Engineering ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University

In line with the current global focus on sustainability and the well-being of the planet, becoming a professional engineer nowadays requires more than simple mastery of technical skills. Considering that engineers are required to have a deep sense of responsibility not only for humankind but also for the environment, engineering education and practices must be reformed substantially to prepare engineers that will contribute to sustainable development. This necessitates updating conventional engineering programs (CEE) to incorporate Humanizing Engineering Education (HEE). Although HEE is an old practice of individual engineers and other organizations outside the academic field, it is relatively new in academic engineering. While the definition of what truly merits being considered HEE remains debatable, many engineers believe that their work involves a humanitarian aspect. To streamline the development of HEE, there is a need for developing guidelines and frameworks for a comprehensive model. Ideally, that framework should integrate humanizing pedagogy in the new curriculum design. The objective of the paper is to share the experience of the authors in designing a new curriculum for a Materials Engineering Programme (MEP) that is embedded with Humanitarian Engineering (HE), which is among the main elements of HEE. Data collection was through interviews, qualitative surveys, reports from the stakeholders, accreditation bodies and benchmarking with other Higher Learning Institutions (HLI). An extensive scholarly literature review was executed to identify shortcomings in CEE and how it could be reformed by integrating it with HEE. The Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF); a strategic framework for academic programmes developed by the university, was used as a reference to customize MEP to better meet students’ needs. Since the proposed model applies a new emerging concept, it inevitably raises challenges related to different levels of understanding among course implementers and perceptions of external stakeholders. Moreover, the developers had to consider the limitations imposed by the university's policies and structures while acknowledging the availability of finite resources (i.e. time, money, equipment, and expertise).

The reality of the availability of teaching techniques from the faculty members’ point of view at the Faculty of Science and Arts in Al-Ula Branch of Taibah University: واقع توافر تقنيات التدريس من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس بكلية العلوم والآداب بجامعة طيبة (فرع العلا)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (48) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef Mufleh Saleem Jarrah
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
General Average ◽  
The University

The current study aimed to know the reality of the availability of teaching techniques from the faculty members’ point of view at the Faculty of Science and Arts in Al-Ula at Taibah University, and the effects of non-availability for these techniques. The researcher used the descriptive approach, and the study sample consisted of all members of the original community who are (121) faculty members (male, female). The researcher prepared a questionnaire consisting of (42) techniques for gathering information, and it was verified validity and reliability. The study has come across the following results: It was found that the average mean of the reality of the availability of teaching techniques was satisfactorily with an average of (2.41), and (50.1%) percentage with a degree (disagree) and that is the highest degree of availability of five techniques with a general average of (4.30) and with a (54.4%) percentage with a degree (agree). As for the general mean for the medium techniques, it was (1.84) with a (46.1%) percentage and with a degree (disagree). The lowest levels of those technologies, which are almost non-existent, were with a general average (1.45) with a (68.6%) percentage and a degree (strongly disagree). As the results indicated there are statistically significant differences in the opinions of the study sample individuals on the reality of the availability of teaching techniques according to the gender variable at the level of the tool as a whole in favor of males. Finally, in the light of the results of the study, also the negative effects of the lack of teaching techniques in Science and Arts in Al-Ula were clearly seen and the feasibility of the study as well. The study also concluded to feasibility of the study the reality of the techniques in the college and strengthening the practical side in using the modern methods of the teaching and diversity in exchange of information with the learner, and developing the self abilities for the learner. This study is concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which are: the university administration should ensure the availability of teaching techniques in colleges, keep pace with technological developments, and conduct more future research on ensuring digital quality and the possibility of integration in curriculum design.

OUTLIERS OF ACTION RESEARCH – THE IDENTITY CONSTRUCT OF FUTURE TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Jiří Kropáč ◽  
Štefan Chudý
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The University

Queries, activities and those sufficient solutions of teaching and learning situations are daily bread of the teaching profession. Thus, in learning of future teachers exist possibilities how to influence the progress of the teachers’ identity construction with self-creative and critical tools which are connected to the complexity of the personality. However, action research helps to deeply understand techniques which are behind the line of the traditional point of view and helps to understand the situations from the pragmatic way of natural learning in the process of preparation at the university. The research aim is focused on the support of integration of the action research as a tool for the teachers’ preparation in the good practice of the university environment. Mixed research methods are based on the narrative corpus which consists of the coded interviews and specific tasks connected to the educational preparation. Results reflect the current various ways of developing future teachers and their impact on future teachers‘ identities.  

scholarly journals The reality of knowledge management and obstacles to its implementation and ways to develop it as seen by academics at the universities of Hebron and Alquds Open in Hebron

2020 ◽  
pp. 116-152
Author(s):  
سمير الجمل
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
University Policies ◽  
Management Application ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The University

The study aimed to identify the reality of knowledge management and obstacles to its implementation and ways to develop it as seen by academics at the universities of Hebron and Alquds Open in Hebron. The study followed the analytical descriptive approach. The study population is composed of academics working at the universities of Hebron and Alquds Open in Hebron Governorate. To collect the data, a questionnaire was used consisting of (60) paragraphs. The sample size was (62) academic. The results indicate that the reality of knowledge management and its obstacles to development was generally high. The results also showed that the level of awareness of the concept of knowledge management was high. , And that knowledge recognition is a feature of modern management. The results also show that the most prominent constraints to knowledge management application are excessive centralization and complex administrative procedures. The results confirmed ways to develop knowledge management application. The results of the study showed that there are significant differences in the reality of knowledge management and the obstacles to its implementation and ways of activating it from the point of view of academics in the universities of Hebron and Alquds Open in Hebron Governorate due to variables :(gender, scientific qualification, years of service, age, university). While there were differences of statistical significance according to variable academic education. In light of the results, the study made a number of recommendations. The most important of these are the following:( The university should promote knowledge management applications through scientific activities and issue journals and publications to disseminate knowledge. The university policies should include supporting scientific research and researchers.

scholarly journals Construction of the foundations of the PLE and PLN for collaborative learning

Comunicar ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (42) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Marín-Juarros ◽  
Francisca Negre-Bennasar ◽  
Adolfina Pérez-Garcias
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Personal Learning Network ◽  
La Red ◽  
The University ◽  
Aprendizaje Colaborativo

In this article we approach the topic of collaborative learning by means of the creation and maintenance of personal learning environments and networks (PLE and PLN) and their integration within institutional virtual learning environments (VLE) as strategies to enhance and foster collaborative learning. We take an educational point of view: the student learns independently and carries out activities in groups to achieve common goals. Our aim is to experiment with didactical methodologies of integration between the institutional VLE and PLE, and to analyze the university students’ construction of PLE. Due to its importance in facilitating and fostering collaborative learning, special emphasis is placed on the construction of the personal learning network. We performed a design-based research on an academic course for Primary teachers. The results show that the students construct their PLE and PLN using newly acquired knowledge and that an appropriate methodological integration takes place between these environments and the institutional VLE for integrated learning. As conclusion, we propose an integrative methodological model for collaborative learning as a good practice. El aprendizaje colaborativo se puede afrontar desde diferentes estrategias. En este artículo contemplamos la creación y mantenimiento de entornos y redes personales de aprendizaje (PLEs y PLNs) y su integración en entornos virtuales institucionales de aprendizaje (EVEA) como estrategias que facilitan y promueven el aprendizaje colaborativo, siempre desde una visión educativa en la que el alumno es autónomo en su propio aprendizaje y trabaja para el logro de metas comunes mediante la realización de actividades de forma conjunta en grupos, existiendo interdependencias positivas. Los objetivos de este trabajo son experimentar con metodologías didácticas de integración del EVEA y los PLEs, y analizar la construcción del PLE por parte de los alumnos universitarios, haciendo especial énfasis en la construcción de la red personal de aprendizaje. Para ello se empleó una metodología de diseño y desarrollo, en una asignatura universitaria de los estudios de maestro de Primaria. Los resultados de la experiencia apuntan a que los alumnos construyen sus PLEs y PLNs en base a sus nuevos conocimientos adquiridos y se produce una adecuada integración metodológica entre esos entornos y el EVEA para el aprendizaje integrado. Como conclusión proponemos un modelo de organización metodológica de integración para el aprendizaje colaborativo a modo de buena práctica.

scholarly journals Kompetence vysokoškolských učitelů pro udržitelný rozvoj – analýza situace v regionu střední a východní Evropy

Envigogika ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Dlouhá ◽  
Jiří Dlouhý
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Academic Culture ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
European Countries ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
The University

Debates relevant to sustainability oriented teaching at higher education level anticipate the necessary transitions in curricula. In order to depict the overall ESD related transformation of university teaching, the authors examined (pre–requisites for the development of) university educators’ competences in 13 countries of the Central and Eastern Europe, and compared these findings with those from other European countries (similar in some aspects). The situation was analysed in a survey where national policy conditions for ESD at HE level were examined, and competences were outlined within good practice case studies according to the UNECE framework. The results show some deficits in professional development of university educators, where attention to competences is missing in general, and in the field of ESD in particular. In consequence, ESD approaches and principles are applied less frequently in this part of Europe.From a broader point of view it was observed that opportunities for competence development at HE level exist but are unevenly distributed across countries. For support of professional development of university educators in the field of ESD competences, understanding of environmental education versus ESD is an important factor, and also acceptance of an inter– or transdisciplinary perspective. The authors argue that disciplinarianism is a deeply rooted part of academic culture in all post–socialist CEE countries, while for sustainability a transdisciplinary approach and the wider involvement of stakeholders is crucially needed. The context of the presented research is the University Educators for Sustainable Development (UE4SD) project where 53 partners from 33 European countries collaborate to identify the best ways to develop university educators’ competences in sustainability teaching. The outcomes of this project are briefly introduced in the article.

Vision and Strategic Planning of University Governance

2019 ◽  
pp. 164-182
Author(s):  
Gülser Köksal ◽  
Altan İlkuçan
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Strategic Planning Process ◽  
Internal Stakeholder ◽  
Support Team ◽  
Functional Teams ◽  
The University

This chapter describes the participative and iterative strategic planning process that was used in Middle East Technical University (METU), as a “good practice” for other institutions of higher education in two major stages: (1) preparation of the strategic plan and (2) its deployment to all organizational units via a catch-ball approach. Both stages are iterative as they involve consecutive phases of collection, evaluation, sharing, and alignment of findings along with strategies, first among different strategic planning areas in the preparation stage, and second among different organizational units in the deployment stage. It is participative in that a large body of internal stakeholder representatives organized into various cross functional teams have carried out strategic planning at the university level. A support team assumes a critical role in coordinating the studies carried out by separate committees, and reporting the process its outcomes to University Strategic Planning Council to ensure the consistency.

scholarly journals Neat but not gaudy: planning and creating an electronic induction tutorial at the University of Bath

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (89) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Katy Jordan ◽  
Ian Badger
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

A team of staff at the University of Bath Library and Learning Centre has developed a web-based e-learning package for library induction. This article charts the whole planning process, setting it within context of e-learning developments at the parent institution and throughout the wider academic environment. It shows how input from academic staff and librarians have shaped the content of the induction tutorial, while its structure and presentation was inspired by examples of good practice elsewhere in the academic library world.

scholarly journals TOURIST CHARACTERISTICS IN FRANCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Solene ROUX ◽  
Estalle Giet
Keyword(s):  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Complex Behaviour ◽  
The Past ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
Chinese Tourists ◽  
The University

Tourists in France force actors and territories to adapt to the demand and needs of visitors from different countries and cultures. This intercultural requirement requires, in particular, a more detailed knowledge of the practices, perceptions and feelings of foreign tourists, particularly Chinese tourists, whose numbers are increasing sharply in France, Europe and the world. The article proposes an exploratory approach to the representations associated with these practices in France through the use of websites and our teaching at the university over the past 3 years and leads to a first typology. The protocol for analysing tourist practices developed for this example makes it possible to understand the level of tourist satisfaction, to analyses what shapes their complex behaviour based on their feelings on the spot, to better characterise the tourist experience in the broad sense and to imagine a model. From a more operational point of view, the approach makes it possible to envisage an improvement in the dialogue between tourist operators and end users, a finer adaptation of supply and demand, an improvement in the well-being of tourists and a strengthening of the attractiveness of the territories.

scholarly journals Engaging sustainability good practice within the curriculum design and property portfolio in the Australian higher education sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Poon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the extent to which universities’ strategic plans affect the level of incorporation of sustainability within the curriculum design and property portfolio. Design/methodology/approach This research adopted a case study approach. The case study institution was Deakin University in Australia. This paper used a qualitative research method. Desk-top study included the review of the University’s Strategic Plan, policy agenda on sustainability and the documents on sustainability courses and units. Semi-structured interviews were held with academics who have course development and management responsibility within the university, colleagues who have a sustainability-focused role on estate management and colleagues whose roles are to manage sustainability initiatives at the institution level. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Content analysis was used to analyse the interview data. Findings Despite the University having clear strategic aims and initiatives on the incorporation of sustainability within the curriculum design and property portfolio, there is disconnection between policy development and policy implementation. As a result, the incorporation of sustainability varies largely between curricula within the institution. The incorporation of sustainability within the property portfolio is clear and effective. However, within the curriculum, it is polarised. The level of incorporation depends on the nature of the course or unit and is largely driven by the initiatives of the individual academic. Good practice identified in the incorporation of sustainability within the curriculum is to use a problem-based approach supported by real life projects to enhance the students’ authentic learning experience. A good practice for successfully incorporating sustainability into the property portfolio is to have clear vision of what it has planned to achieve and to ensure that there is a balance between sustainability and value for money. Originality/value This is pioneering research to investigate the incorporation of sustainability into higher education in a more comprehensive way. This paper considered the impact of strategic planning on the incorporation of sustainability within a higher education, on both curriculum design and property portfolio management.

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