scholarly journals Sustainable development in higher education: an integrated teaching and research experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-63
Author(s):  
Giovanna Del Gobbo ◽  
Francesco De Maria ◽  
Marta Pampaloni
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
E Learning ◽  
University Of Florence ◽  
The University

The contribution presents a teaching experience in a master’s degree program of ​​the University of Florence in pedagogical area. Through an integrated research-informed teaching (RIT) approach and the use of active methodologies, the course focuses on the topics of Agenda 2030 and sustainability, dealing with educational dimension underlying development’s actions. The importance of student-centred and learning outcomes-oriented pedagogical and didactic approaches are highlighted. These are functional to the development of competences linked to the theme of sustainable development, but also oriented towards the training of education professionals who are considered central figures in the accompaniment and management of ecological and sustainable transition processes. The contribution offers the systematization of this long-term experience in university teaching.   Lo sviluppo sostenibile nell’alta formazione: un’esperienza integrata di didattica e ricerca Il contributo presenta un’esperienza di insegnamento all’interno di un corso di laurea magistrale di area pedagogica dell’Università di Firenze. Attraverso un approccio integrato di research-informed teaching (RIT) e l’utilizzo di metodologie attive, il corso è centrato sui temi dell’Agenda 2030 e della sostenibilità, esplicitando la dimensione educativa sottesa alle azioni di sviluppo. Si evidenzia l’importanza di approcci pedagogici e didattici student centred e learning outcomes oriented funzionali allo sviluppo di competenze legate al tema dello sviluppo sostenibile e volti alla formazione di professionisti dell’educazione e della formazione ritenuti figure centrali nell’accompagnamento e nella gestione di processi di transizione ecologica e sostenibile. Il contributo offre la sistematizzazione di questa esperienza pluriennale di didattica universitaria.

scholarly journals Conocimientos del profesorado universitario en herramientas telemáticas

2011 ◽  
pp. 101-127
Author(s):  
Dr. Pablo César Muñoz Carril ◽  
Dra. Mercedes González Sanmamed
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
Professional Teaching ◽  
Entornos Virtuales

En el presente artículo mostramos los resultados obtenidos en una investigación de carácter cuantitativo llevada a cabo con profesores de primer, segundo y tercer ciclo de la Universidad de A Coruña que utilizaban sistemas de e-learning como complemento a sus clases presenciales. Uno de los principales propósitos del estudio ha sido recoger las voces del profesorado en cuanto a su nivel de conocimiento en herramientas teleformativas. También se ha analizado si existían diferencias en cuanto a los niveles de conocimiento del profesorado universitario en función de sus características personales (“sexo” y “edad”) y profesionales (“experiencia docente”, “experiencia docente universitaria utilizando entornos virtuales” y “categoría administrativa”). Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que el nivel de conocimiento del profesorado en herramientas teleformativas es bajo, siendo el correo electrónico y el chat, las utilidades que han alcanzado mayor puntuación. Por último, los análisis inferenciales realizados pusieron de manifiesto que es el profesorado más joven, en régimen de contrato, con menos años de experiencia y con mayor tiempo utilizando entornos virtuales, el que posee mayores niveles de conocimiento de las herramientas teleformativas.AbstractThis paper presents the findings from a research aiming to study the perception of the knowledge level of the use of e-learning tools among faculty from the University of A Coruna, belonging to both undergraduate and graduate programs. Based on a quantitative methodological approach, differences in knowledge levels are analysed, in order to identify relationships according to personal (sex and age) and professional (teaching experience, university teaching experience using virtual environments and position) features. The results show that the level of knowledge of faculty in e-learning tools is low, being e-mail and chat the utilities that have achieved the highest score.An inferential analysis also shows that untenured younger teachers, with fewer years of experience and using virtual environments for a longer period of time, score higher levels of knowledge of the e-learning tools.Recibido: 16 de agosto de 2010 Aceptado: 24 de enero de 2011

scholarly journals A Holistic Approach to Integrate and Evaluate Sustainable Development in Higher Education. The Case Study of the University of the Basque Country

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 392
Author(s):  
Estibaliz Sáez de Cámara ◽  
Idoia Fernández ◽  
Nekane Castillo-Eguskitza
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Institutional Setting ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
The University

Since the United Nations (UN) approved the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in 2015, higher education institutions have increasingly demonstrated their commitment by supporting several initiatives. Although a great deal of progress has been made, there is still a lack of integrative approaches to truly implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education. This paper presents a practical case that illustrates how to design and articulate SDGs within an institutional setting adopting a holistic approach: EHUagenda 2030 plan of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). It is based on empirical inquiry into global and holistic sustainable transformation and a real experience to move towards a verifiable and pragmatic contribution to sustainability. This plan describes the contribution to 12 of the 17 SDGs, along with three sectorial plans (Equality Campus, Inclusion Campus and Planet Campus), as well as the refocus of the UPV/EHU’s Educational Model and the panel of sustainable development indicators, which addresses the technical aspects of monitoring the SDGs. The methodology (mapping; mainstreaming; diagnosis and definition and, finally, estimation) is systematic and replicable in other universities yet to embark upon this integration. This case study makes a contribution towards the understanding of the complexity of the changes in Higher Education and the ways to approach it.

Project-Oriented Learning as an Optimal Methodology for the Incorporation of the SDGs in University Teaching: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Miñán-Espigares ◽  
Claudia-Amanda Juárez-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Innovation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The University ◽  
Quality Learning

The use of active methodologies in the university is a priority to achieve higher quality learning. One of these methodologies with the greatest potential for training in competencies is Project-Oriented Learning (PLA), using it in an innovative way. Associating the use of this methodology with the objectives of sustainable development, which have become even more important since the Pandemic by COVID-19, can be a good idea to achieve a more sustained and situated learning. The aim of this study is to find out to what extent research on teaching innovation with Project-Oriented Learning is associated with the Sustainable Development Goals. A systematic review was carried out as indicated by PRISMA through the following databases: WOS and Scopus. WOS found 15 articles on AoP and 6 on Project-Oriented Learning and sustainability. In Scopus 2 were found in 2019. The main results show that in the University, especially in the branches of engineering, AoP is widely used, however, it is rarely related to SDGs. Among the conclusions, we highlight the need for research on project-oriented learning and sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals A Teaching Experience through the use of Tasks: Limits and possibilities for learning Mathematics in a university context

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Ribeiro ◽  
Juliana Paulin
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Mathematical Tasks ◽  
Integral Calculus ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Fundamental Theorem Of Calculus ◽  
The University

Context: Rethinking mathematics teaching practices in a university context is an emerging research theme. Objectives: In this article, we aim to discuss the limits and possibilities of using mathematical tasks in the teaching and learning processes of the concepts of Derivative, Integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Design: The study is based on a qualitative-interpretative perspective of research, with methodological procedures inspired by a Design-Based Research. Environment and participants: The research was developed with students attending a Functions of a Variable class in a public university in the state of São Paulo. Data collection and analysis: Data were collected through mathematical tasks on Differential and Integral Calculus solved by students. The protocols produced were analysed, pointing out the main aspects identified, which led us to organize categories of analysis and dimensions (i) knowledges mobilized and developed by students in relation to mathematical concepts; (ii) main errors and difficulties presented by students in the development of tasks; (iii) limits and possibilities of the practice of exploratory teaching in the university context. Results: The results reveal aspects that characterize a process of resignifying the mathematical concepts discussed with the students and a deepening of their knowledge about the concepts of the DIC. Conclusions: As future notes, we suggest rethinking university teaching practice, since the study indicated possibilities and potentialities of the use of exploratory tasks in the teaching of Differential and Integral Calculus.

Implementation of Learning Outcomes in Mathematics for Non-Mathematics Major by Using E-Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 119-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Divjak
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Software ◽  
First Year ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Undergraduate Study ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Learning outcomes are considered to be a key tool for student-centered teaching and learning. They can be successfully implemented in teaching and learning mathematics on higher educational level and together with appropriate level of technology enhanced learning can provide the framework for successful learning process even for students that have not been primarily interested in mathematics. The aim is to present the case study of implementation of learning outcomes and e-learning in several mathematical courses at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics of the University of Zagreb. First of all, there are examples of mathematical courses in the first year since the first study year is crucial for retaining students. Further, there are mathematical courses taught at higher years of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate study. Again, educational process is appropriately supported by ICT and executed through blended e-learning, as well as the use of social software.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes on Education for Sustainable Development of Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers in Greece

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Anthoula Maidou ◽  
Katerina Plakitsi ◽  
Hariton M. Polatoglou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
The University

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is an important issue for the education of students worldwide becauseit offers knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to ensure a sustainable future for humanity at local andglobal levels, which is nowadays becoming critical. The decade 2005-2014 called ‘Decade of ESD’ was an initiativeby the United Nations to promote ESD worldwide, followed currently by the Agenda 2030. ESD should be anongoing subject for students in formal and informal education, at all educational levels, and in life-long learningprograms, starting with early childhood education. This paper reports on the knowledge, perceptions and attitudes ofpre-service early childhood teachers of the University of Ioannina, Greece, on ESD using a quantitative approachutilizing a questionnaire. Our findings showed that most pre-service teachers had knowledge on environmentalaspects but did not consider societal and financial matters to be aspects of ESD. Furthermore, most students hadnever ESD lessons during their formal education. Our findings depict that pre-service students believe that ESD is animportant issue, that it should be included in the curricula and that lessons on EDS during their studies woulddevelop their ability to teach ESD to their students.

scholarly journals Città e territori da vivere oggi e domani

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Town Planning ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
Modern City ◽  
Relational Processes ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
University Of Florence ◽  
The University ◽  
Functional Transformations

Town planning entails the complex task of studying the habitat in its variegated aspects, with the objective of introducing functional transformations in response to the demands of the community. Since it is an experimental discipline, however, methods of approach and elaboration can be very different. This book represents the synthesis of the degree theses produced in the Department of Town and Territorial Planning of the University of Florence between 2000 and 2004, selected with a view to achieving a significant overview of the various issues and disciplinary areas. The volume thus addresses topical questions such as the protection of the historic identity, the rethinking of the modern city, obsolete areas and urban gaps, relational processes and spaces, sustainable development and planning, and the settlements of developing countries.

scholarly journals PERANAN EDMODO SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING

Jurnal BIOTEK ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Nurul Magfirah ◽  
Nurdiyanti Nurdiyanti ◽  
Anisa Anisa ◽  
Rahmatia Thahir
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The University

This study aims to find out the influence of learning media of E-Learning based on Edmodo toward learning outcomes of biology students at the Muhammadiyah University of Makassar. This type of research was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population of this research was all students of fourth-semester where 45 students selected as the sample. The sample consisted of 22 students in experimental group and 23 students in control group.  The result showed that the Sig value was smaller than the level of significance (α). The hypothesis testing with t-test (independent-sample t-test) obtained a sig value was 0.006 with a significance level (α) was 0.0. It appears that there is an effect of E-Learning based on Edmodo toward student's learning outcomes of biology education at the University of Muhammadiyah Makassar.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Training Program in Enhancing E-Assessment through Tablets and Smartphones: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Maajoon Alenezi
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

This research assess the effects of training program based on the usage of the digital learning objects in teaching practice at the Northern Borders University staff. E Assessment through the tablets and smart phones and the teachers’ attitudes towards such way of evaluation is the major objective of this study as the researcher expects that the assessment mechanism in the university through utilization of tablets and smart phones and its application will inevitably bring in a systematic improvement in the assessment and evaluation process of the curricula. Moreover, making use of the e learning objects in training will make a significant change in e training program of the university. Hence, the researcher has chosen voluntary random samples from the university teaching staff (men\women) from various different faculties (medicine, medical sciences, science, education and arts, business administration, home economics, and science and literature). These samples included 300 members of the teaching staff. In a group of 20 to 25 members, a personal training was conducted regarding the usage of tablets and smart phones and its applications in the assessment process. Each group participated by producing a complete e-assessment for their students in the Northern Borders University and by the e learning system i.e. Blackboard and Question Mark. The research also depends on the semi-experimental design of multiple groups and on testing the groups’ pre and post achievement tests. In addition, the research identifies the level of the university teaching staff in using the tablets and the smartphones and its applications in the assessment process by the note card that the individuals have during the test.

scholarly journals Good Health, Quality Education, Sustainable Communities, Human Rights

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Peace And Justice ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
University Of Florence ◽  
The University ◽  
International Experts

The publication collects the contributions presented during the International Symposium of the Italian UNESCO Chairs (CONIUS) entitled Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals 2030, which took place on 16 November 2018 at the University of Florence. The contributions of national and international experts address the Global Aims for Sustainable Development of the UNESCO including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) n. 3 Improvement of the ‘Global Health’, n. 4 ‘Quality Education’, n. 11 ‘Cities and Inclusive Human Sett lements’ and n. 16 ‘Peace and Justice’, using transdisciplinary and transnational perspectives and implemented through theoretical studies and good practices.

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