scholarly journals Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-57
Author(s):  
Fernanda Duarte ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Ethical Conduct ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
The Real ◽  
Management Students ◽  
Selection Of

This paper reflects on insights that emerged from the findings of a qualitative study conducted by the author in 2007 with third year management students from an Australian university on their perceptions in relation to business ethics. The findings revealed an attitude of cynicism with regard to the application of ethical principles beyond university years – in “the real world of business'. This led the author to engage in more systematic efforts to address this problem, and to this end, she found Mezirow's notion of transformative learning inspiring and valuable. It is contended that reflection and critical thinking are crucially important skills to enable consciousness shifts that will lead to a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the importance of ethical conduct in management. They can act as antidotes to attitudes of cynicism which make students feel powerless and dejected, disinclined to apply the knowledge gained during their training beyond university years. A selection of examples of class activities and assessments to foster transformative learning is provided.

scholarly journals ¿Elicita emociones a pintura abstracta? / Can abstract painting elicit emotions?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Isabel De la Cuétara San Luis ◽  
Concepción San Luis Costas
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Abstract Painting ◽  
The Real ◽  
Empirical Methodology ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACTThe objective of this research is to verify, by an empirical methodology, the existence of an emotion that we have called aesthetics using for it paintings by Kandinsky. The selection of abstract works as stimuli is determined by the fact that they are the formal elements (shape, colour, lines) what constitutes the composition of the works in which there is no reference evocative, as they have no visual references of the real world. Our results indicate that the stimuli used cause alterations in the psychogalvanic response indicates there has been an emotion developed in line with the proposals by James.RESUMENEl objetivo de esta investigación es comprobar, mediante una metodología empírica, la existencia de una emoción que hemos denominado estética, empleando para ello obras de Kandinsky. La selección de obras abstractas como estímulos viene determinada por el hecho de que son los elementos formales (forma, color, líneas) los que constituyen la composición de la obra en la que no hay referencia evocadora al carecer de referencias visuales del mundo real.  Nuestros resultados indican que los estímulos utilizados provocan alteraciones en la respuesta psicogalvánica, que indica que se ha producido una emoción elaborada en línea con las propuestas por James.

scholarly journals Selecting Voting Locations for Fun and Profit

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zack Fitzsimmons ◽  
Omer Lev
Keyword(s):  
Future Study ◽  
Real World ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
The Real ◽  
Control Actions ◽  
Additional Control ◽  
The Media ◽  
Geographic Setting ◽  
Selection Of

While manipulative attacks on elections have been well-studied, only recently has attention turned to attacks that account for geographic information, which are extremely common in the real world. The most well known in the media is gerrymandering, in which district border-lines are changed to increase a party's chance to win, but a different geographical manipulation involves influencing the election by selecting the location of polling places, as many people are not willing to go to any distance to vote. In this paper we initiate the study of this manipulation. We find that while it is easy to manipulate the selection of polling places on the line, it becomes difficult already on the plane or in the case of more than two candidates. Moreover, we show that for more than two candidates the problem is inapproximable. However, we find a few restricted cases on the plane where some algorithms perform well. Finally, we discuss how existing results for standard control actions hold in the geographic setting, consider additional control actions in the geographic setting, and suggest directions for future study.

scholarly journals Learning Outcome-Based Teaching of Power Electronics and Electric Machines Hybrid Laboratory Using ABAL Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umair Safdar ◽  
Yaqoob Javed ◽  
Subhan Khan ◽  
Mujtaba Hussain Jeffery ◽  
Noman Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Real World ◽  
Electric Machines ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
The Real ◽  
Real World Problem ◽  
Selection Of

This paper presents an Application Based Active Learning (ABAL) methodology on Power Electronics (PE) and Electric Machines (EM) as a hybrid laboratory course for the undergraduate students to design and implement the real-world engineering problems. The ABAL is a type of active learning which is a branch of Learner-centered teaching (LCT). The DC/DC converter along with the speed control of DC separately excites the motor. In addition, a DC/AC converter is designed to control the speed of an induction motor. The results are then investigated on a hardware platform under the ABAL experimental methodology. This paper also discusses the problem identification selection of the equipment, circuit design, hardware mounting and critical analysis of the results acquired from the hybrid laboratory. The ABAL methodology was evaluated based on student satisfaction, feedback, grades and interest to solve the real-world problem rather than cramming the engineering concepts and fulfill so-called lab routine and tasks

scholarly journals Contemplative and Transformative Learning for Character Development in Islamic Higher Education

ULUMUNA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Ade Alimah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Real World ◽  
Crime Rate ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Moral Issues ◽  
The Real ◽  
Contemporary World

 Islamic higher education is supposed to develop Indonesians' characters due to its focus on teaching Islam. Moreover, the number of Islamic higher education institutions is vast, reaching 777. Indeed, their contribution to the character development of Indonesians may be significant. However, occurring religious-based prejudices and conflicts, as well as a high index of corruption, show the paradoxes and challenges of Islamic higher education. Although there has been no research demonstrating a statistically significant correlation between Islamic teaching and crime rate or moral issues, educators in Islamic higher education institutions should reflect on what should be done to enhance their leverage on character education. In this paper, two concepts of contemplative learning and transformative learning are discussed to find feasible ways of teaching Islam in the challenging contemporary world. Contemplative and transformative learning in character development requires educators to implement mindfulness and connectedness through integrating all entities of learners' cognition, emotion, intuition, and body, interrelating multi-disciplines, and connecting learning to the real world.

Love in Thousand Monstrous Forms

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Careful Selection ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Life Crisis ◽  
The Real ◽  
Musical Works ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
The Grotesque

Borrowing Mikhail Bakhtin’s notion of the grotesque, this chapter explores how the use of remixed classical works contributes to the game Catherine’s pervasive focus on opposing dualities. The chapter describes in detail how, for example, music comments on the real world and horrific dreamworld experienced within the game by the main character, Vincent, who is in the midst of a major life crisis. It explores how the careful selection of musical works in Catherine, along with the irreconcilable combination of high and low arts, mirrors dualistic structures found throughout the game, from the mixing of unlikely gameplay genres to its narrative details.

The Use of Discovery Learning in Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Made Trisna Dwi Jayanti
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Real World ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
The Real ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

Critical thinking ability is an essential ability that students need to compete in the 21 century. It is an ability to think carefully using reason and logic and being able to consider all the consequences of decisions taken to solve a problem. By having an ability to think critically, students are able to analyze and find solutions to any problems given by the teacher or problems they face in the real world. Students' critical thinking ability in Indonesia is still categorized as poor. Hence, teachers must find out the appropriate learning methods and models to train and improve students' critical thinking ability. This paper aims at identify the effectiveness of discovery-based learning model in improving students’ critical thinking ability. By then, teachers are expected to have an overview of how effective discovery-based learning is in improving students’ critical thinking ability. 

scholarly journals What Do CS Students Value in Industry Internships?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Mia Minnes ◽  
Sheena Ghanbari Serslev ◽  
Omar Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Real World ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
The Real ◽  
Opportunities For Learning

Summer internships present an opportunity for Computer Science (CS) students to expand and test their skills in “the real world.” These multi-faceted experiences call on students to use technical tools and critical thinking in collaboration with others to solve problems. There are many opportunities for learning and growth: which of these do students find most valuable? In this project, we collect and analyze open-ended reflections by undergraduate CS students at the conclusion of a summer internship. We see that students focus on technical skills, expanding professional networks, and the satisfaction of completing a product that will be of use to others. These insights help inform academic programs that support Computer Science students engaging in these internships and strengthen their connection to on-campus education.

AB024. Barriers and facilitators to the real-world implementation of supervised asthma therapy in public schools: a qualitative study of school nurse perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. AB024-AB024
Author(s):  
Michelle Trivedi ◽  
Shushmita Hoque ◽  
Kathleen M. Biebel ◽  
Nancy Byatt ◽  
Milagros Rosal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Real World ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Asthma Therapy ◽  
The Real

scholarly journals PENDIDIKAN IPS BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DENGAN PENDEKATAN ETNOPEDAGOGY DITINJAU DARI PRESPEKTIF KURIKULUM

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172
Author(s):  
Misnah
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
The Real ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Selection Of

The personal social issues experienced by students in daily life are important studies in social studies education. The study of the role of the environment is very important in preserving local wisdom that is beginning to be abandoned by the younger generation, especially the students as a generation of gold who will continue the eastafet stick of development. The importance of a learning approach that is relevant to the situation of students, learning in accordance with the real world reality of students with ecological intelligence (Ekopedagogy) by exploring local wisdom that can be developed through social studies with the selection of contextual material, and meaningful for students to develop skills concern for the community, and place empathy as a form of positive attitudes towards environmental conservation based on local wisdom through the ecopedagogy approach. Keywords: social studies, local wisdom, ethnopedagogy

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