scholarly journals L’AGENTIVITÉ DES ENSEIGNANTS APRÈS UN MASTER DE FORMATION INTERNATIONALE : LES IMPLICATIONS SUR LE DÉVELOPPEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-218
Author(s):  
Maria Antonietta Impedovo
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Professional Practices ◽  
African Countries ◽  
International Training ◽  
Professional Choices

In this article, we analyse the teachers' agency after participation in an international training master’s in educational research. Sixteen teachers, from various African countries, accept to participate in a semi-structured interview at the end of an international master. The data collected was analysed qualitatively through thematic dimensions. The interviews highlighted how the teachers expressed their agency in consequence of their participation in the international master. At the end of the master, the emerged dimensions of teachers’ agency are related to the professional choices, the scholastic local community, the professional practices acquired during the master as well as the transformation of their personal and collective professional practices.

scholarly journals In-service Teachers’ Sense of Agency after Participation in a Research Master Course

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Antonietta Impedovo
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Sense Of Agency ◽  
African Countries

In this paper, we investigate the in-service teachers ‘sense of agency’ after their participation in a research master course. A semi-structured interview was administrated to nine in-service science teachers, coming from three different African countries: Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Burkina Faso. All of them attended a European master course aimed to acquire skills in science educational research.  The data collected was qualitatively analysed through a system of categories.  This paper aims to contribute to the discussion about the professionalisation of teacher education and the integration of research into teacher training.

Social determinants of mental well-being: senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Gorbunova ◽  
Natalia Gusak ◽  
Vitalii Klymchuk ◽  
Valeriia Palii ◽  
Vitalina Ustenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Main Research Interest ◽  
Mental Well Being

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine in relation to such social circles as the extended family, the Romani local community and the whole Ukrainian society. The main research interest is focused on situations and factors that make people feel powerless or empowered. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted using a semi-structured interview method via telephone. Romani NGO experts approved the interview content. Trained Roma-facilitators were interviewers. Every interview was transcribed for further thematic analysis. Findings The most prominent empowerment factors for Romani people are located within their families and local communities, while the bigger society (Ukrainians themselves and Ukrainian public institutions) is a main source of powerlessness. At the same time, the rigid role of family and community expectations is seen as detrimental for both males and females. Originality/value The paper is original in terms of its topic (senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine as social determinants of mental well-being) and research strategy (engagement of Roma-facilitators as interviewers).

scholarly journals Repenser Le Rôle Des Institutions De Conservation De La Nature À L’ère De La Globalisation En Afrique: À Propos Du Parc National De La Salonga (RDC)

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Mampeta Wabasa Salomon
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Park ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
The Other ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Contemporary Management

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the protectionist conservatism influenced by colonialism, which exploited African countries for the prosperity of the colonizing countries, still has a high visibility in the Salonga National Park (PNS). If, in theory, the Central Africans seem to free themselves from the colonial powers on their land, in practice they are still there. The hostility of settlers who have become neo-colonists to the development of Central Africa remains intact, he adds (Ndinga, 2003). This reflects a "logic from above" that has disregarded local values. Yet, in the era of sustainable development and globalization, African protected areas appear to be essential tools for States to reposition themselves in a complex set of actors with the aim of capturing and using the new environmental rent (Giraut, Guyot, & Houssay-Holzschuch, 2003). This is a "bottom-up logic", placing people at the heart of all activities and aiming to reorganize their long-term relationships with the environment. From these two logics, a third "logic from the other side" emerges, reflecting a collective awareness of the fragility of the planet. The restoration of the rights of Africans in the various national frameworks constitutes a major challenge for the contemporary management of African protected areas. Because the protected areas inherited from the different colonial systems must accompany the change in management methods and the redefinition of their functions in order to better serve the local community in the long-term.

Events as Sustainable Experience for Local Communities of a Tourist Destination

2021 ◽  
pp. 214-222
Author(s):  
Cecília Lopes Lobo ◽  
Rui Costa
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Key Dimensions

There is an increasing concern for public stakeholders to develop sustainable tourism strategies, in order to satisfy the needs of today's society, without compromising future generations. Considering the key dimensions of sustainable tourism, this chapter aims to analyse the well-being of a destination's local community and its relationship with tourist events. This exploratory research used a qualitative approach by employing a semi-structured interview with the most relevant stakeholders of the destination. It is possible to conclude that local events can have different positive impacts on the quality of life of the residents. Greater support for local political strategies, better feedback, and word-of-mouth, translating into a positive and sustainable promotion of the destination by the local community are results that can be expected from organising events also designed for the residents of the destination, as a sustainable and inclusive experience.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Capital of Gold Miners on Defending Illegal Mining in Central Sulawesi Forest Park

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Nur Rizky Amelia ◽  
Hariadi Kartodihardjo ◽  
Leti Sundawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Community Resistance ◽  
Forest Park ◽  
Illegal Mining ◽  
Gold Miners ◽  
Central Sulawesi

The approval of mining permits in the area of the Central Sulawesi Forest Park to a private company caused the emerging of illegal mining by the local community. This study aims to identify the characteristics and social capital of local community miners and their role in the conflict and community resistance. This is explorative research using a qualitative approach. Data was collected through a structured interview to 30 miners as respondents and in-depth interviews with various related stakeholders such as tribal leaders and local government. The results showed that although the social capital of the local community miners was relatively moderate, it could encourage community resistance to the government's efforts to close the illegal mining. The results were affected by a common knowledge that mining is the only source of income for the community. Also, the support of tribal leaders and village officers became a symbolic power that could propel the collective actions of the local community miners.Keywords: forest park, illegal gold mining, social capital, conflict, collective action

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY IN DISTRICT FAISALABAD, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Sehrish Hina ◽  
Asghar Ullah Khan ◽  
Muhammad Shabbir
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Housing Crisis ◽  
Sexual Identities ◽  
Societal Challenges ◽  
Social Opportunities ◽  
Emerging Issues

The diversity in religions, races, communities, and languages are more easily acceptable than diversity in sexual orientation. There is need of development in the area of the sexual identities globally and in Pakistan specifically. This marginalized group of individuals is facing social exclusion in the society, in terms of attaining equal social opportunities of the productive life. This study investigates societal challenges specifically in economical and geographical fields of life that are affecting transgender and their emerging issues. The study was quantitative in nature and use semi structured interview schedule as tool for data collection. The target population was transgender of urban area and researcher used a case study method to collect the data in person communication with them as per need of research. The transgender has risk of housing crisis and homelessness arising from rejection by family, neighbor force to left home, and members of local community. Government should offer them valuable jobs and secure residences.

scholarly journals An investigation into the best approach to the implementation of Basel II in Swaziland

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-143
Author(s):  
Themba Busika ◽  
Muhammad Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Basel Ii ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Global Banking ◽  
Complex Models ◽  
Risk Managers

After the exposition of the Basel I Capital Accord weaknesses, the advent of the Basel II Capital Framework profoundly redefined global banking regulation and risk management practices. Many African countries had been lethargic on the migration to Basel for various reasons, amongst many being lack of skills and infrastructure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prospect of migrating from the 1988 Basel I Capital Accord to the Basel II Capital Framework and to analyze the best approach to the implementation of the new framework in Swaziland. This was a qualitative study conducted using semi-structured interview among risk managers from the four banks operated in Swaziland. The researchers also analyzed internal regulatory documents to determine their suitability and compliance to the Basel II standards. The results showed that the adoption and implementation of Basel II are a complex and resource intensive undertaking that requires strong commitment from policy decision makers. The complex models used in the later Basel capital accords have the potential to be unattainable for emerging economies, while the risk of doing business is ever increasing with exotic banking products being introduced. Background work remains the daunting outstanding undertaking that the Central Bank must get ready to do and complete timeously and efficiently. Implementation prerequisites include aligning supervision practices with the 29 Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision, revising the current legislation to address existing regulatory weaknesses and recruiting and training human resources for efficient and effective rollout.

The Role of Scripture in Theology: Is Africa Getting it Right?

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-144
Author(s):  
Cyril Aigbadon Odia
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Local Community ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Biblical Studies ◽  
African Countries ◽  
African Theology ◽  
African Independent Churches ◽  
Independent Churches ◽  
Social Acts ◽  
Secondary School Curriculum

Teaching Christian religious studies in Nigeria, like in many other Christian African countries, is based on the use of Scripture. Such instruction is a continuation of the basic faith formation young people have received from their parents, church, and local community. Effective religious education cannot be restricted only to the classroom but must also include social acts of kindness and community building. African theology in recent years has grown with the rise of African Independent Churches and biblical studies. Scriptural studies in the Nigerian secondary school curriculum help construct the basic platform for sustaining a Scripture-based African theology.

scholarly journals Negotiating the Ethical Conduct of Educational Research in an Institutional Review Board Space: Perspectives from a University in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Éthique De La Recherche

Some international researchers assume that there is a lack of ethical review of research in many countries of the Global South. However, numerous African countries have recently introduced local and national research ethics guidelines. This article unpacks how ethical reviews of research in education are negotiated in a higher education institution in Ethiopia. It employs a critical analytical lens to challenge some of the assumptions of Beaty’s (2010) Institutional Review Board (IRB) stakeholder model. The article begins with a discussion of the limitations inherent in the IRB model. Critical analyses of institutional documents and non-confidential, off-the-shelf IRB minutes are also conducted. The analysis shows that researchers within the medical and health sciences disciplines have well established organizational engagement when it comes to handling issues related to research ethics. However, the limited representation of the educational and social and behavioral science disciplines remains a challenge. Furthermore, ethical issues in conducting educational research are hardly addressed in the national guidelines for granting research ethics approval. This results in further marginalisation of the contributions of educational research to knowledge production. Certains chercheurs internationaux présument un manque de suivi éthique de la recherche dans plusieurs pays du Sud. Cependant, de nombreux pays d’Afrique ont récemment mis en place des recommandations au niveau local et national en ce qui concerne l’éthique de la recherche. Le présent article analyse comment le suivi éthique de la recherche en sciences de l’éducation est mené dans un établissement d’enseignement supérieur en Ethiopie. Adoptant un point de vue analytique critique, il remet en question certains présupposés du modèle de l’Institutional Review Board (IRB – comité d’éthique de la recherche) de Beaty (2010) basé sur la théorie des parties prenantes. L’article commence par considérer les limites du modèle de l’Institutional Review Board. Des analyses critiques sont également menées à partir de documents institutionnels et de comptes-rendus disponibles et non confidentiels de réunions de l’Institutional Review Board. Cette recherche démontre que les chercheurs en médecine et sciences de la santé ont des positions clairement établies et propres aux organismes auxquels ils appartiennent, qui leur permettent de faire face aux questions d’éthique de la recherche. Cependant, la sous-représentation des sciences de l’éducation, des sciences sociales et des sciences comportementales demeure problématique. De plus, les questions éthiques qui se posent dans la recherche en sciences de l’éducation sont à peine abordées dans les directives nationales qui permettent d’obtenir l’approbation du comité d’éthique de la recherche. Cela a pour conséquence d’éloigner un peu plus les contributions de la recherche en sciences de l’éducation de la production du savoir.

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