Education

Poetic Consciousness in Pedagogy: An Inquiry of Contemplation and Conversation

by Sean Wiebe

Co-authored with Indrani Margolin

In this paper we consider the kinds of pedagogical engagements a poetic consciousness might invoke.  When we... more In this paper we consider the kinds of pedagogical engagements a poetic consciousness might invoke.  When we reflect on what it might mean to be poetically conscious in moments of teaching, learning, and connecting, what emerges is the possibility of integrating the classroom experience with the everyday of life; such poetically conscious teaching would make connections to the larger web of a person’s experience in the world.  To inquire into this possibility, we share our contemplations on our scholarly and personal experiences with poetry, presenting it here as a dis(e)ruptive text in order to invite aesthetic modes of being within the interplay of language and self.  Our conversations have evolved over 3 years and have created this in-between space of active disclosure, where, we argue, poetry has offered dis(e)ruptions that celebrate the variations we inhabit in our bodies, personalities, and creative works.

Keywords:  Poetic consciousness, pedagogy, contemplation, conversation, dis(e)ruptive text

Dangerous spaces: threatening sites for social justice

by John Schostak

This paper discusses some of the implications of the articles in a special issue of the journal "Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education"

The link to the revised paper is given.  But you can also download the unrevised prepublication version to get a sense of the papers in the special issue.

There is nothing natural about space as it is understood here. Spacing is an act that constructs relationships,... more There is nothing natural about space as it is understood here. Spacing is an act that constructs relationships, intervals, separations and thus boundaries. The earth has no territories other than those imagined and enforced through acts of territorialisation. A city has its private spaces closed to open access and open spaces that are inscribed with what can or cannot be done. As individuals pass by, stop and talk, or do such mundane things such as meet for coffee, interactional spaces are constructed and de-constructed. There are lines of legitimate connection and passage just as there are lines that cannot be crossed, or can only be crossed under certain conditions. In this special edition, each paper, in its different way, focuses on the spaces that emerge as off-limits, margins, edges, no-places; or on what happens when boundaries become indeterminate, shifting or shifty.

Kılınç, A., Watt, H.M.G., & Richardson, P. W. (2012). Factors influencing teaching choice in Turkey. Asia-pacific journal of teacher education.

by Ahmet Kilinc

Why choose to become a teacher in Turkey? We examined motivations and perceptions among preservice teachers (N=1577)... more Why choose to become a teacher in Turkey? We examined motivations and perceptions among preservice teachers (N=1577) encompassing early childhood, primary and secondary. The Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) instrument was translated into Turkish and its construct validity and reliability assessed. Altruistic “social utility values” were the most influential, followed by the desire for a secure job. Intrinsic value and perceived teaching abilities came next, contrasting with higher ratings in Western studies, alongside prior positive teaching and learning experiences. Family flexibility, job transferability and social influences were moderate, and the negative “fallback career” motivation lowest, although not far below the scale midpoint. Science-related teacher candidates scored higher on fallback career, had chosen a teaching career the most recently, and were lower on almost all other teaching motivations, demonstrating a less positive motivational profile. Findings are interpreted in light of the economic development and role of the teaching profession in Turkey. Less adaptive motivations belonging to preservice teachers in scientific fields highlight potential risks and recruitment strategies to optimise teacher quality in those priority fields which further research could fruitfully examine.

A Review of the Relevant Merits and Disadvantages of the Current Assessment Methods used in the Photography BTEC Extended Diploma Course

by Ben Macloughlin

This paper explores the current assessment method used in a Photography BTEC course. It reveals the role of formative... more This paper explores the current assessment method used in a Photography BTEC course. It reveals the role of formative and summative assessment methods in Photography. It identifies the differences between the use of sketchbooks, PowerPoint and blogs to track learner progress and for receiving feedback. The research takes into account the views of the learners and their tutors and offers an insight into teaching and learning styles. The aim of the paper is to discover which assessment method best suits Photography and can possibly raise the standards of teaching and learning in the UK.

Cómo formar Abogados especialistas en Derecho de la competencia: una propuesta integrada

by Luis I Gordillo

en CARRETERO GONZÁLEZ, Cristina, DE MONTALVO JÄÄSKELÄINEN, Federico (Dirs.), GISBERT POMATA, Marta y SERRANO MOLINA, Alberto (Coords.), Retos de la Abogacía ante la Sociedad Global, Thompson-Aranzadi, Madrid, 2012, pp. 411-424. ISBN: 978-84-470-3681-3. Con la Profa. Dra. María Pilar Canedo Arrillaga

Towards a Science- and Technology-Based Innovation of Turkey's Educational System

by D. Matthew Boyer

Boyer, D. M. (2012). Towards a science- and technology-based innovation of Turkey's educational system. Paper presented at the Eurasia Business and Economics Society 2012 Conference, İstanbul.

Through its structure, objectives, contents, and reform efforts, the Turkish educational system contributes to the... more Through its structure, objectives, contents, and reform efforts, the Turkish educational system contributes to the development of its students toward their roles as modern Turkish citizens. Scholastic achievement viewed through a comparative, international lens shows how aspects of the Turkish educational system contribute to marked differences between Turkish students and their foreign peers. Previous policies and practices have resulted in the current status quo, but innovative, systemic changes based on science and technology can help Turkish schooling keep pace with exceptional growth in economic and business sectors. Projects such as FATİH seek to modernize schools through a large investment in trendy commercial technologies, but focus too heavily on one area while ignoring other interconnected issues throughout the system. This work focuses on how a holistic approach to innovation in the Turkish educational system can be supported through a focus on science and technology.

Rekindling the Movement Spirit of a Land-Grant Democracy

by John Armstrong

Working paper draft only. Please comment as you like!

In 2012 we will mark the sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act which set up land-grant colleges across the United... more In 2012 we will mark the sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act which set up land-grant colleges across the United States. This paper explores the democratic roots of these institutions and calls for a reconsideration of the land-grant spirit in the 21st century.

Estudio sobre el Comportamiento y Salud en los Jóvenes Escolares de la República Dominicana: Resultados de 2009

by Elián Cabrera-Nguyen

Co-authored with Dr. Juan B. Peña, Rosa Fernández, and Diana Chaves.

This scientific report on youth risk behaviors was prepared for the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education.more This scientific report on youth risk behaviors was prepared for the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education.

We administered a modified YRBS to a nationally representative sample of public high school youth in the Dominican Republic. The survey asked about mental health, sexual risk behaviors, substance use, and violent behavior. Findings are presented at the national level and for each educational district. I analyzed all data and assisted with preparing the report. I also helped present the results to a delegation from the DR's Ministry of Education.

Dr. Juan B. Peña, assistant professor at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, is the prinicpal investigator and first author. The remaining authors are presented alphabetically; contribution is equal: Elián P. Cabrera-Nguyen, Diana Chaves, and Rosa Fernández

Last wake-up call

by Sardar Anwaruddin

Teacher evaluation by students

by Sardar Anwaruddin

Uni-track education

by Sardar Anwaruddin

Tecnología 8: 3er ciclo EGB

by Gabriel Marey

Educación Tecnológica

by Gabriel Marey

Misyurov D.A. Dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas // Credo New. 2012. №2

by Dmitry Misyurov

The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with... more The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with dominant and the non-dominant elements; universal formula; formula with symbolic weight of elements; tautological formula. For example, it suggests an opportunity to use the dialectical formulas for modeling and artificial intelligence creation, etc.

Courseload and Nook Study E-text Platforms: A Usability Pilot Study

by Matt Lievertz

Led research team including members: Brian Hassevoort, Todd Lyman, Matt Burch, Ashley Miller, David Barber, Erica Lee, Khalid Alhomaidi, David Covert, and Ting Li. Research performed with the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University, under the supervision of Professor Richard Bellaver, for our client the Asst. VP for Academic Solutions, Yasemin Tunc.

This usability pilot study is part of a larger e-text pilot project at Ball State University, the goal of which is to... more This usability pilot study is part of a larger e-text pilot project at Ball State University, the goal of which is to draw conclusions about two e-text platforms, Courseload and the Nook Study. The study includes four classes and a total sample population of 210 students. Study methodology included a literature search, platform evaluation, preliminary student survey, in-person usability testing, final student survey, and professor interviews. Where applicable, statistical tools for determining significance were used.

The most valuable conclusions were drawn about e-text usage in general, and some important observations were made about each of the two platforms. Generally, the Nook Study appeared to be the more usable platform, but suffered from significant technological failings. In addition to navigation (especially for use in math classes) and zoom complaints, , the Courseload platform suffered especially from the broader failing of e-text platforms: that they merely allow computer access to textbooks designed for print. Broad results included a desire for better zoom, screen capture/copy/paste, and interactive features that take advantage of the electronic format. We conclude that the e-text remains immature in terms of the course textbook. Professors tended to strongly dislike the platforms. Students tended to have definite opinions for or against, but no clear consensus. Interestingly, student access to computers and Internet access still posed significant barriers for a minority of students, which would be critical for institutions to address if they adopt e-texts on a wide basis.

Related talk: http://ballstate.academia.edu/MattLievertz/Talks/84550/Courseload_and_Nook_Study_E-text_Platforms_A_Usability_Pilot_Study

(Rev.) Monaci, vescovi e scuola nella Gallia tardoantica. By Roberto Alciati. [Temi e Testi, Volume 72.] (Rome: Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura. 2009

by Robert Wisniewski

The Catholic Historical Review 98 (2012), 341-342

Education in Aerial Remote Sensing for Archaeology

by DAVE COWLEY

AARG Occasional Publication Series No 1 was published in April 2009. It focuses on Education in Aerial Remote Sensing... more AARG Occasional Publication Series No 1 was published in April 2009. It focuses on Education in Aerial Remote Sensing for Archaeology and includes the draft report of the AARG/EAC Working Group on Education, which is available for comment until the end of July 2009. The publication also has papers on the general theme of education that should be of interest to many.

“When Adequate Isn’t: The Retreat From Equity in Educational Law and Policy and Why it Matters”

by Rob Reich

Faut-il relever le voile de la laïcité? (Working paper)

by Marc-Antoine Dilhac

Hoover Chair of economic and social ethics, Université Catholique de Louvain

Kepuasan Pengguna Selepas Pengiktirafan Iso 9001: Kajian Kes Sebuah Fakulti Di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

by Rohaizat Baharun