PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: POST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (06) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
George Patani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Technology Platforms ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Dear Reader ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
Academic Year

Dear Reader, A wave of new innovative ideas utilizing the power of aggregation and information technologies, resulted in large disruptions across various industries with the creation of large virtual companies like Uber, Ola, Airbnb, Oyo etc. These companies,which were less capital intensive grew very fast globally, secured attractive valuations and looked certain to be the trend for new businesses for various other industries. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many of these businesses to a virtual standstill. Air travel, tourism and the hotel industry are some of the industries severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The education industry which has also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been quick to adopt digital technologies to overcome the adversity it was faced with.The entire spectrum of the education industry including schools, colleges and institutions of higher learning have adapted online technologies and started the academic year in June as it did every year. This thrust of technology on the education sector has resulted in the growth of companies providing education technology platforms such as Byjus, Educomp, Topper etc.The long-term socio-cultural impact of these new methodologies on the students are yet to be evaluated.

scholarly journals An Integrating Model for Excellence: Mentorship to Enrich the Three Pillars of Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
S. Hallman ◽  
L. Massoud ◽  
D. Tomiuk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Mentoring Relationship ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Master Level ◽  
Small Cohort ◽  
One To One ◽  
The Individual

How does one progress from protégé to professional to master? For thousands of years, it was accomplished by apprenticeship to a master, on a one-to-one or one-to-few basis. The advent of the industrial era necessitated training more people at a time than this model could accommodate; hence, the modern educational era. The traditional classroom model and coaching became standard. The disadvantage of this model, however, is that the nuance of the “master” is lost because it can only develop over a long-term, individual, guided, mentoring relationship. Although our institutions of higher learning successfully develop accomplished professionals with their three-tiered model of teaching, service, and research, these authors propose moving educators closer to the “master” level of skill by reincorporating the individual mentorship model in conjunction with small cohort coaching.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-LEARNING AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SARAWAK, MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Sija
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Critical Components

<p>E-learning is playing very important role in the present educational scenario. It has potential to change the whole education system and due to this reason, it has become one of the most preferred subjects for the researchers and scholars working on the various aspects of e-learning. This study is looking into various research works on e-learning for IPTS (Private Institutions of Higher Learning) in Sarawak. The principle objectives of this research includes to examine the suitable research model describing on the methods that shows the motivation in e-learning, (ii) to identify the suitable type of learning in higher education and (iii) to investigate the problems and challenges of implementing e-learning in Private Institute of Higher Learning Sarawak. This study therefore examined the prime factors of two selected IPTS in Sarawak (Saujana Academy of Travel and Tour (SATT) and IBS College (formerly known as Institute BREM Sarawak) in implementing an E-learning and the relations between each influencing factors of acceptance in E-Learning in the University/Colleges by adopting the two basic types of learning which were Computer Based Learning and Internet Based Learning as proposed by Algahtani, 2011. The resulting analysis and interpretation provided a description of the performance of E-Learning influenced by the variables which were the engagement of E-Learning, facilities and computer literacy. The qualitative method in this study derived from a constructive perspective involving in-depth face to face interview with the respondents. The outcome of this study depicted that the influence of internet connectivity and computer-based knowledge equipped the E-Learning implementation and discovered of the advantages and disadvantages of E-Learning in education industry. Based on the findings, three primary variables identified with supporting factors emerged as the critical components categories in this study and these categories represent a conceptual framework for solving E-Learning issues.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0620/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Advantages and disadvantages of the use of the textbook in the classrooms of Primary Education. Perceptions and experiences of teachers of the Region of Murcia

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián Molina Puche ◽  
Ángel Alfaro Romero
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
New Information ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
Academic Year

En la escuela actualmente existe un fuerte debate acerca de la pertinencia del uso de los libros de texto en el aula. Nuevos tipos de objetivos en la enseñanza y el currículum, metodologías novedosas como el trabajo por proyectos o la incorporación de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación a la vida diaria son algunos de los procesos de cambio por los que está pasando la educación hoy en día. Todos estos cambios fomentan que, desde hace tiempo, se cuestionen los materiales y métodos que utilizamos en las aulas actualmente, especialmente la predominancia del libro de texto. Con motivo de estas inquietudes, esta investigación busca analizar las percepciones que docentes de la Región de Murcia tienen acerca del libro de texto, las nuevas metodologías y MA, a partir de una serie de entrevistas semiestructuradas que fueron realizadas el curso 2016/2017. Los resultados, analizados desde una perspectiva cualitativa, nos muestran una conclusión clara: son muchos aspectos los positivos que ofrece este recurso didáctico, pero todos dependen del buen o mal uso que, del mismo, realice el docente. In the school there is currently a strong debate about the relevance of the use of textbooks in the classroom. New types of objectives in teaching and curriculum, novel methodologies such as work by projects or the incorporation of new information technologies and communication to daily life are some of the processes of change that education is going through today. All these changes encourage that, for some time now, the materials and methods that we use in the classrooms have been questioned, especially the predominance of the textbook. Due to these concerns, this research seeks to analyze the perceptions that teachers of the Region of Murcia have about the textbook, new methodologies and alternative materials, based on a series of semi-structured interviews that were conducted in the 2016/2017 academic year. The results, analyzed from a qualitative perspective, show us a clear conclusion: there are many positive aspects that this didactic resource offers, but all depend on the good or bad use that the teacher makes of it.

Experimental Programs: Patterns of Characteristics of Successful Mathematics Teachers and Those Who Leave the Profession: A Case Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-163
Author(s):  
June R. Chapin
Keyword(s):  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualified Teachers ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
The Government ◽  
Auxiliary Personnel

A Shortage of secondary mathe-matics teachers has existed for many years.1 The supply and demand of mathe matics teachers is difficult to predict on a long-term basis because of the influence of various staff utilization plans, the use of auxiliary personnel, teacher withdrawals, misassignment of teachers, etc., but the shortage trend probably will continue. The public, the government,2 and institutions of higher learning are concerned about the availability of qualified teachers of mathematics for secondary school teaching.

E-story, or the New Hollywood Myth

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Claudia Moatti
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
The United States ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
New Hollywood ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Moral Crisis ◽  
Work First

Abstract David Armitage and Jo Guldi’s History Manifesto has sparked an important debate in the United States. This article criticizes three specific aspects of their work. First, it takes issue with their description of a “moral crisis” of history, which they postulate without any discussion of serious epistemological and political issues. Second, it calls into question their enthusiasm for technological solutions, an ideological stance highlighted by their call for a return to long-term history and large-scale syntheses relying on the crunching of vast quantities of digitized data. Finally, it interrogates their conception of the utility of history, a notion that reveals serious confusion between research, teaching, and popularization and supports their unquestioning acceptance of the direction taken by institutions of higher learning. Although the scientism and positivism expressed in their manifesto illuminate their lack of attention to, and perhaps simply awareness of, the slow construction and transmission of accumulated knowledge, they do reflect the prevailing intellectual nonchalance and philosophical regression. The authors’ vision would see the replacement of “history” by “e-story,” the dissolution of historicity and scholarly critique and their substitution by techno-chronology and marketing.

scholarly journals Intangible Assets for Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Institutes of Higher Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-147
Author(s):  
Jacob Soko Jeketule
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Resources And Capabilities ◽  
Higher Education Industry

Resources and capabilities are the building blocks upon which an organisation can create and execute value-adding strategy so that it earns reasonable returns and achieves strategic competitiveness (Management, 2012). A company‘s resource strength forms the cornerstones of strategy because they represent the company‘s best chance for market success (Duncane, Ginter, & Swaye, 1998). This article seeks to find out what kind of resources and capabilities thriving institutes of higher learning in Kenya possess and build to make them stay afloat amidst stiff competition. The ever-changing tastes and customer needs and preferences have significant influence on how businesses shape their strategy to compete with other industry players. The education industry in Kenya has not been spared from this trend. Colleges and universities are facing demanding customers who seek customised education services tailored to their own pace, preferred location and time. While some colleges and universities have thrived because they have taken advantage of the opportunities in their environment some have closed doors while others have resorted to unethical ways to attract students. The play-field has been left to those colleges and universities that have reengineered their organisational activities to address the ever-changing needs and preferences of customers in order to have a competitive edge in the industry. This article discusses the value of intangible assets, anchoring its arguments on the resource based view of the firm. We argue that reputation, organisational leadership, and collaboration are vital for institutes of higher learning to thrive. It recommends that institutes of higher learning should concentrate on building resource strengths and capabilities that make them gain and sustain competitive advantage. We propose action research to continuously improve organisational processes. We further propose a conceptual framework that may lead institutions of higher learning to gain and sustain competitive advantage. By focusing on building intangible assets, which are less prone to imitation, this article will address the challenges of competition in the higher education industry.

The Role of Moral Education on the Dress Code in the Higher Learning Institution

Sains Insani ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Ira Meilita Ibrahim ◽  
Taufik A. Latif ◽  
Afi Roshezry Abu Bakar ◽  
Muthualagan Thangavelu
Keyword(s):  
Moral Education ◽  
Private University ◽  
Public University ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Dress Code ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
Definition Of

The advancement of European dress to the rest of the world was linked to the definition of civilization as “a stage of social development considered to be more advanced” and “polite and good-mannered”. The widespread of their fashion style in the 19th and 20th centuries influenced the way the rest of the world attire. The fashion trend and dressing style thus change the purpose of dressing through time. The dressing style in campuses especially in private institutions of higher learning is under particular scrutiny, as it is often said to be inappropriate for a learning environment. This study looked at the importance of moral education, and its role in implementing the dress code for students among university students especially between two types of university i.e. public university and private university. It looked on the dressing style of students, both male and female, and the factors that lead to their dressing pattern which is common among students. This study also advocated the students’ understanding of the content of dress codes in their learning institution and the role played by moral education in regard to dress code. The overall study highlighted students’ perception towards the implementation of the dress code and punishment in their learning institution. The methodologies used to carry out this study are questionnaires and interviews. This study will therefore ascertain the important of dress code among students at higher learning institution and the role of moral education in cultivating values in order to dress properly or decently. Key Words: moral education, dress code, higher learning institution, civilization.

A JOURNEY TO MEASURE STUDENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BENEFITS: EVIDENCE FROM AUSTRALIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Ellen Chung ◽  
Hamish B Coates
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Student Community ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Final Questionnaire ◽  
Civic Skills ◽  
Career Skills

Community engagement is a phenomenon that has received increasing attention among institutions of higher learning in recent years, and students engaging with communities are generally seen as beneficial. Given this, surprisingly little is known about this form of engagement in Australian higher education, let alone methods to measure its benefits on students. This study discussed the development of the Student Community Engagement Benefits Questionnaire (SCEBS), a questionnaire that measures the perceptions of community engagement benefits among undergraduate students in Australia. The final questionnaire has 32 items allocated to four benefit scales: (1) Career skills, (2) Diversity skills, (3) Interpersonal skills, (4) Civic skills. Most benefit items had a factor loading of atleast 0.40 with its own scale. The results of the factor analysis revealed that the four scales accounted for 53% of the total variance. The alpha reliability coefficient for the four scales ranged from 0.79 to 0.91. Based on these findings, the Student Community Engagement Benefits Scale (SCEBS) is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in the field of education. Undergraduate students also reported statistically significant changes in the four dimensions after participating in community engagement activities.

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