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Teaching particle physics to high school teachers
2017
In Norway, particle physics is part of the high school curriculum in physics which introduces the need for good university teaching in particle physics without the usual technical approach. Given how much conflicting information and inaccurate explanations there are on the subject; how should we teach this to people without much knowledge in mathematics? By carefully explaining the fundamental consepts of the theory it is fully possible to achieve an appreciation of particle physics without much mathematics. Through the use of analogies, such as an analogy between the freedom in choosing timezone and the freedom in choosing phase angle, one can introduce gauge theory and hence show the unde…
‘Sociability before individuality’: lesson structure in lower secondary classrooms
2018
This paper contributes to the research field of classroom research by offering an empirical analysis of classroom instruction on the level of lesson structure. The research questions are: What are ...
Analysis of Word Problems in Primary Education Mathematics Textbooks in Spain
2021
A textbook constitutes the hegemonic material of the educational institution. It acts as a mediator between the official curriculum and the educational practice. Given its potential influence in the classroom, this study analyzes the treatment of word problems included in the mathematics textbooks published by the publishing houses with the greatest diffusion in Spain at every primary education grade. Three variables were analyzed: their semantic structure, their degree of challenge, and their situational context. The results indicate that most of the problems included in textbooks are characterized by low complexity and variability regarding their semantic structure. They are also characte…
Análisis de la satisfacción de los estudiantes del grado de Pedagogía de la Universitat de València
2016
Las universidades realizan estudios sobre la satisfacción de sus estudiantes pues permite analizar la calidad de estas instituciones e inferir características importantes del funcionamiento de los planes de estudios que imparten. Los objetivos de esta investigación son: conocer la satisfacción de los estudiantes implicados en el plan de estudios del grado en Pedagogía e identificar si existen diferencias significativas de opinión entre los diferentes cursos. Se realiza un estudio de encuesta descriptivo – exploratorio apoyado en un análisis de varianza, Anova, post-hoc. La población la constituyen los estudiantes de primero, segundo, tercero y cuarto curso de Pedagogía de la Universitat de …
Environmental education in Latvia
2012
This paper discusses the development of environmental education and education for sustainable development in Latvia since 1991. The article highlights best practices of environmental education in Latvia, which include curriculum and study materials development, active participation of various business enterprises in providing informal education, eco-school activities, etc. The objective of this paper is to share our experience with the international community and to promote a global dialogue in sustainable development.
Learning by doing. Case study: Education for sustainable development at the University of Latvia
2019
Junction of possibilities offered by European research programmes in the tertiary education and technology enhanced learning open up new borders for students and young researchers; especially for the ones from institutions with less strong collaboration links to Western-Europe and overseas. University of Latvia has undertaken the challenge of designing master’s programme on education for sustainable development called ‘Natural Sciences, Global Change and Technologies for Sustainable Development’ combined with application of digital learning tools. Teaching staff was formed form several faculties of the University of Latvia, other universities, respective companies as well as foreign partner…
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR): Essential topics for business education
2017
Abstract The current changes and challenges of the economic and financial environments have created a need for further development in the way higher education, organizations and management systems view the sustainable development and business education. The purpose of this paper is to examine different aspects and approaches regarding sustainability, sustainable development, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the context of business education. The research is based on a literature review, on the experience gained as a result of our participation in various projects and international activities regarding the above-mentioned concepts, and on the results of several qualitative and qu…
Challenges Of Integrating Environmental Sustainability Issues Into Business School Curriculum: A Case Study From The University Of Jyväskylä, Finland
2003
This article evaluates the challenges of integrating environmental sustainability issues into business school curricula reflecting the experiences of the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. Lessons learned in Jyväskylä are summarized as central pieces of advice for other business schools planning a program of corporate environmental management.
Understand the visual culture in the classrooms through the postmodern curriculum. ICT as mediators in the production process
2020
espanolEl siguiente articulo forma parte de un trabajo de investigacion vinculado a un estudio de tesis doctoral en el que desgranamos cuestiones de caracter teorico que relacionan la Cultura Visual y las TIC con la educacion en artes en la Facultad de Magisterio de la Universitat de Valencia. Pretendemos promocionar la relevancia de este concepto, no demasiado extendido en las aulas y en la sociedad, con la finalidad de dejar mella en los futuros docentes, discentes y ciudadanos criticos. Una sociedad invadida de imagenes requiere de agentes con capacidad para descifrar los mensajes que en ellas subyacen. Pero no solo la faceta de consumidores (criticos) de imagenes es la que promueve la C…
Curricula for the teaching of complete dentures in Spanish and Portuguese dental schools
2012
Objectives: Given the need to ensure that dentists are sufficiently skilled to offer the best possible care to their patients, this study aims to evaluate the teaching methods and clinical experience achieved by undergraduate dental students in Spain and Portugal as regards complete dentures. Study design: In February 2011, a questionnaire seeking information about the preclinical and clinical teaching of complete dentures was e-mailed to all Spanish and Portuguese dental schools with fully developed undergraduate degree dental programs. Results: A response rate of 82.6% was obtained. The distribution of lectures and hours spent at the laboratory and in clinical activities revealed that tea…