scholarly journals Over de betekenis van het element ‘algemeen’ in het concept van de algemene vorming

Pedagogiek ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Adalbert Rang
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relevant Concept ◽  
Collège De France

Abstract The meaning of ‘general’ in the concept of general education The author aims at a conceptual-analytical approach. Up to now conceptualization and, above all, the realization of general education remained based on fundamental inconsistencies. Its ‘generality’ was accomplished neither individually nor institutionally. Class- and genderspecific discriminations formed a constitutive part of most concepts and of the educational practice as such. The author then discusses some essential characteristics of a presently relevant concept of general education. He concentrates on the comprehensive, ‘synthesizing’ powers of general education and asks whether the socializing and ‘homogenizing’ (Bourdieu) effects of a truly ‘general’ education can also be regarded as a contribution to autonomizing individuation. The considerations are primarily based on Humboldt and the recent recommendations of the Collège de France (1985).

scholarly journals Chinese students’ participation: the effect of cultural factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 430-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris S. Hodkinson ◽  
Arthur E. Poropat
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Chinese Student ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Electronic Interaction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide for Western educators of international Chinese and Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC) students the first integrated review of kiasu, the “fear of missing out”, and its consequences for learning, teaching, and future research. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the economic importance of international Chinese students is provided, followed by consideration of the pedagogical consequences of restricted participation in educational activities by the so-called “silent Chinese student”. Examination of research on international Chinese students and their source cultures established significant gaps and misunderstandings in the generally accepted understandings of CHCs, especially with respect to the actual practices used in Western and Chinese teaching. More importantly, the participation-related implications of kiasu within the context of broader cultural characteristics are described and implications drawn for teaching practices and research. Findings – While many Western university teachers are aware of the “silent Chinese student” phenomenon, few understand its underlying reasons, especially the kiasu mindset and its relationship to other cultural elements. Kiasu actively impedes the interaction of international Chinese students with their teachers and restricts collaboration with peers, thereby limiting educational achievement. Specific tactics for amelioration are reviewed and recommendations are provided, while an agenda for future research is outlined. Practical implications – Western teachers need to normalise and encourage Chinese student participation in class activities using tactics that have been demonstrated to improve outcomes for Chinese students, but that also assist students generally. These include both within-class and electronic interaction tools. Social implications – More culturally sensitive understanding of the impact of cultural differences on teaching effectiveness. While some effective responses to these already exist, further research is needed to expand the skill-set of Western teachers who work with international Chinese students. Originality/value – This paper provides the first systematic integration of the kiasu phenomenon with educational practice and research.

The role of Muslim women in managing the family during crisis: corona pandemic as a model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifa F. Fawaris
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Muslim Woman ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Characteristics

Purpose This study aims to clarify the role of Muslim women in managing their families during the corona pandemic crisis. To achieve this aim, the researcher applied the descriptive and analytical approach. Design/methodology/approach The Muslim women have had a prominent position consistent with the physical, psychological and mental characteristics that Allah has created them. This status is shown by: affirming their rights in all areas of life; affirming everything that preserved the dignity of women before Islam; and correcting all the conditions that detracted their dignity before the advent of Islam and making them responsible in public Islamic life on the level of: preserving Islam, spreading the Islamic call and achieving the civilization advancement of the Muslim nation. Findings The study resulted in many significant results. The most important one of the study results was that, in the context of woman rights and responsibilities she had assumed in Islam, the Muslim woman had a prominent position in Islam. In addition, the mother in the Muslim family had a significant role as a leader, who is capable of managing the family in corona crisis and supporting family members in all aspects such as faith, intellectual endeavors, psychological, social and health, so that they are real leaders. Originality/value The study recommends carrying out educational studies that identify and show the role of institutions other than the family in managing emergency crises.

Corporate governance practices and firm performance: a configurational analysis across corporate life cycles

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala M. Amin ◽  
Ehab K.A. Mohamed ◽  
Mostaq M. Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Related Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Country Specific

Purpose This study aims to explore corporate governance (CG) practices that can lead to firms’ better performance in different organizational life cycles. The authors propose a configurational approach to explore how a set of CG practices combine in bundles to achieve high performance outcomes for firms across their corporate life cycles. Design/methodology/approach Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis was used to analyze a sample of data of 21 countries and 9 industries. Data referred to the period of 9 years extending from the year 2005 to the year 2013. Findings This study reveals that there are multiple CG practices that exist through firms that can achieve high firm performance. Moreover, CG practices combine in different ways for firms in their growth, maturity and declining stages. Research limitations/implications This study demonstrates the value of using a configurational analytical approach to explore both the firm and country-specific CG practices (together) that engage firms to achieve the desired level of performance across the corporate life cycles. Practical implications The current study draws attention to the policymakers’ need to assess the current level of regulatory and competitive development of their countries and form policy accordingly. The approach used in the current research study not only offers the linkages between CG and performance to managers as incentives to comply with regulation but also to view CG-related activity as a strategic move. Social implications The approach used in the current research study not only offers the linkages between CG and performance to managers as incentives to comply with regulation but also to view CG-related activity as a strategic move. Originality/value This study broadening the focus of CG studies to include a rigorous explanation of the global CG phenomena and to provide effective solutions for the practitioners. Contribution to Impact This study demonstrates the value of using a configurational analytical approach to explore both the firm and country-specific CG practices (together) that engage firms to achieve the desired level of performance across the corporate life cycles.

The construction and regulation of collective entrepreneurial identity in student entrepreneurship societies

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Päivi Tuulikki Siivonen ◽  
Kirsi Peura ◽  
Ulla Hytti ◽  
Kati Kasanen ◽  
Katri Komulainen
Keyword(s):  
Identity Construction ◽  
Collective Identity ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Student Entrepreneurship ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Shared Narrative

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically investigate how collective identity is constructed and regulated by board members and other active members of student entrepreneurship societies (ESs). Design/methodology/approach A discursive analysis focusing on collective identity construction and regulation based on focus group discussions in two student-led Finnish ESs affiliated with higher education institutions (HEIs). Findings ES members construct and regulate collective entrepreneurial identity based on a shared narrative of entrepreneurship and the affective state of positive energy and thinking, i.e. “positive buzz.” Being entrepreneurial was constructed as having the right kind of mentality to cope with uncertain and rapidly changing working life and to break free of old moulds of working. The shared narrative was coherent, and critical reflection on the values or risks of entrepreneurship was mainly silenced. Research limitations/implications As ESs are a relatively new phenomenon future research could explore ESs in different cultural and regional contexts and compare the identity construction and regulation of ES student members and non-members. Practical implications Strong collective identity and sense of commitment to doing things together may mitigate the pressures of being entrepreneurial and taking charge of one’s life. Social implications Educational practice and research could benefit from better understanding of the informal context in which entrepreneurship education takes place. Originality/value The paper contributes to the relatively new research stream on ESs as student-led entrepreneurial organizations in HEIs. The research demonstrates how ES members participate in constructing a collective and coherent identity that is regulated by shared values and a positive state of mind. This study extends the understanding of ESs from the functional perspective to viewing them as a social community. It contributes to the definition of ESs and the self-understanding of ES actors.

A simple analytical approach to a nonlinear equation arising in porous catalyst

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 861-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Hui He
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Nonlinear Equation ◽  
Taylor Series ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Nonlinear Differential Equations ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Porous Catalyst ◽  
Taylor Series Method ◽  
Heat And Fluid Flow

Purpose Analytical methods are widely used in heat and fluid flow; the purpose of this paper is to couple Taylor series method and Bubbfil algorithm to solve nonlinear differential equations. Design/methodology/approach A series solution is obtained with some unknown constants, which can be determined by incorporating boundary conditions, and the constants are calculated by the Bubbfil algorithm. Findings This paper gives an analytical approach to a nonlinear equation arising in porous catalyst using Taylor series and Bubbfil algorithm, and a high accuracy can be achieved. Research limitations/implications The coupled method of Taylor series and Bubbfil algorithm is a powerful method for nonlinear differential equations. Practical implications The proposed technology can be used in various numerical methods. Originality/value A new analytical method is proposed based on Taylor series and Bubbfil algorithm, which is a development of Newton’s iteration method and an ancient Chinese algorithm. The solution process is simple and easy to follow.

scholarly journals Teachers 'and students' ideas about the existing advantages and possible risks of using digital products in the educational environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 95-109
Author(s):  
Elena B. Puchkova ◽  
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Elena A. Sorokoumova ◽  
Elena I. Chardymova ◽  
Larisa V. Temnova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Digital Products ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Teachers And Students

An integral feature and an urgent task of the modern education system is the use of digital products in educational practice. The forced implementation of mass distance learning in the period 2020-21 showed both the advantages and disadvantages of digital learning and set new horizons for optimizing this process. In May-June 2021, a study consisting of two parts was conducted: 1) an online survey of teachers of the general education system in order to determine the ideas about the advantages and risks for students when using digital products in educational practice; 2) an online survey of adolescent students in order to determine their ideas and experience of using digital products in the learning process. The sample consisted of 482 adolescents aged 13-15 years; 147 teachers of basic education with work experience from 3 to 23 years. Online surveys were conducted anonymously in the form of questionnaires using Google Forms. It was found that 80% of teachers and 98% of students highly appreciate the need to use digital products in educational practice. The majority of teachers noted the predominance of advantages provided by digital products as opposed to risks, the same idea was revealed in the survey of students. Conclusions are drawn about the similarities and differences in the understanding of teachers and students of the goals, forms and advantages of using digital educational products. For example, teachers believe that digital products should be used to copy educational materials and perform independent work tasks; they do not welcome their use during the lesson, which, on the contrary, is the main goal for students. The revealed discrepancies in the views of teachers and students regarding the goals, advantages and risks of using digital products makes the question of finding ways to coordinate and optimize relevant.

THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF VISION THERAPY IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta Šlekienė ◽  
◽  
Loreta Ragulienė ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Strabismus Surgery ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Quality Of Vision ◽  
Education School ◽  
Vision Therapy ◽  
Harmful Effects

The efficiency and quality of the vision is one of the key challenges of a modern life. The goal of the paper is to reveal a need of vision therapy and preventive vision improvement in a general education school. The aim of vision therapy is to improve vision and efficiency of the vision and to find ways to further improve quality of vision. Vision therapy is usually individually tailored to each and every person in order to clarify the issues. Worldwide, doctors caring for patients’ vision, lots of attention devote for improvement of eye prophylaxis treatment during special training. Vision therapy is used to address these issues: insufficiency of accommodation, problems of presbyopia and amblyopia, convergence or divergence, dyslexia, after Strabismus surgery and others. Permanent eye exercise not only improves vision, but also prevents the eyes from harmful effects of environment. Key words: science education, vision, vision therapy.

The listening guide: voice-centred-relational analysis of private subjectivities

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Hutton ◽  
Charlotte Lystor
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Listening Guide ◽  
Family Research ◽  
Relational Dynamics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Location ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Relations Of Power ◽  
The Listening Guide

Purpose This paper focuses on the analytical importance of voice and the value of listening and representing voices in private contexts. It highlights the under-theorised position of relationality in family research. The paper introduces the listening guide as a unique analytical approach to sharpen researchers’ understanding of private experiences and articulations. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual and technical paper. It problematises voice, authority and analytical representation in the private location of family and examines how relational dynamics interact with the subtleties of voice in research. It also provides a practical illustration of the listening guide detailing how researchers can use this analytical approach. Findings The paper illustrates how the listening guide works as an analytical method, structured around four stages and applied to interview transcript excerpts. Practical implications The listening guide bridges private and public knowledge-making, by identifying competing voices and recognises relations of power in family research. It provides qualitative market researchers with an analytical tool to hear changes and continuities in participants’ sense of self over time. Social implications The paper highlights how peripheral voices and silence can be analytically surfaced in private domains. A variety of studies and data can be explored with this approach, however, research questions involving vulnerable or marginal experiences are particularly suitable. Originality/value The paper presents the listening guide as a novel analytic method for researching family life – one, which recovers the importance of voice and serves as a means to address the lack of debate on voice and authority in qualitative market research. It also highlights the under-theorised position of relationality in tracing the multiple subjectivities of research participants. It interrupts conventional qualitative analysis methods, directing attention away from conventional coding and towards listening as an alternative route to knowledge.

Teaching classics as moral and civic education

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-232
Author(s):  
Cheuk-Hang Leung ◽  
Hin Yan Chan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
General Education ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Political Institutions ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Values Education ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Civic Literacy

Purpose In light of the concerns of declining value education in higher education and the debates on the role of general education in current university setting, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the relation between general education and moral and civic education by examining the effectiveness of a compulsory classics reading general education program in cultivating civic literacy in Asia-Pacific context. Design/methodology/approach Mixed-method approach in the form of survey assessment and focus group studies was employed to examine the degree of students’ development in abilities and virtues relevant to civic literacy in the course. Findings Data analyses reveal a promising development on students’ civic literacy in the classics reading general education course. Statistical analysis on surveys indicated students experienced a significant development on democratic skills and critical thinking, acquisition of civic knowledge and cultivation of democratic virtues after taking the course. Focus group analysis illustrated a relation between classics reading and students’ acquisition of knowledge of socio-political institutions, cultivation of open-mindedness and sense of tolerance for diversity and willingness of seeking reasonableness and engaging in social debates. Originality/value This paper discusses the successful experience of a newly formulated General Education program in Hong Kong. The program is the first attempt in East Asia to launch values education through the teaching and learning of classics in Asia-Pacific context. This could be an example of launching values education at the level of undergraduate education for other local universities.

Skills and knowledge management in higher education: how service learning can contribute to social entrepreneurial competence development

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1925-1948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jantje Halberstadt ◽  
Jana-Michaela Timm ◽  
Sascha Kraus ◽  
Katherine Gundolf
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Data ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on how service learning approaches are able to foster social entrepreneurship competences. The aim of the paper is to formulate a framework of key competences for social entrepreneurship and to give first insights in how service learning actually has an impact on change in students’ set of competences. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative data collectionmethods of learning diaries of the students and semi-structured interviews, including 40 master’s students studying at a German university in interdisciplinary learning settings and five instructors from the same universities. Analysis was carried out by means of qualitative content analysis. Findings This paper provides empirical insights about the competences that are being fostered by service learning. From these, a framework for social entrepreneurship competences is being derived. Research limitations/implications The set of competences should be further investigated, as it was derived out of a small data set. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to use the set of competences for social entrepreneurship as a basis for future research and on a longer-term perspective, which lead to substantial implications for educational practice. Practical implications This paper includes implications for new perspectives on service learning in the light of the development of a relevant framework for social entrepreneurship competence, having significant implications for educational practice in social entrepreneurship education. Originality/value With this paper, the authors fulfill the need of a framework of social entrepreneurship competences that serves as a foundation for educational practice and further research in the context of service learning and beyond.

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