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Hot and Cold: Campus Climate for Students with Minoritized Identities of Sexuality and/or Gender in Science, Technology, and Mathematics Disciplines
No full textIndividuals with minoritized identities of sexuality and/or gender (MIoSG) often experience heteronormative, transphobic, and hostile climates in postsecondary institutions. Recent research emphasized that climates may be particularly challenging for individuals with MIoSG in STEM disciplines (e.g., Miller et al., 2021). In the present study, we extended this work to a Canadian context and explored how science-related campus climates influence MIoSG students\u27 experiences and comfort perceptions through a qualitative approach. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 28 stakeholders (19 students, nine professors/staff) with various gender identities and sexualities from a variety of science-related backgrounds (e.g., chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science). Reflexive thematic analysis of the interview transcripts indicated that campus climates in science-related disciplines are often welcoming and inclusive for students with MIoSG, but also have work-focused and toxic qualities that adversely affect MIoSG students\u27 experiences. Positive experiences and/or behaviors directed toward students with MIoSG included micro-support (e.g., pronouns on course syllabi), overt support (e.g., institutional initiatives), and supportive interactions with others, whereas negative experiences included microaggressions and overt discrimination. These findings provide the foundation for future examinations of the campus climate in science-related disciplines at postsecondary institutions and highlight the importance of taking ecological and intersectional approaches in climate research
Rudeness and Insults in Political Discourse and The Quest for Civility
No full textOutlining the lack of meaningful dialogue in a polity embracing a culture of contempt, this paper searches for some insight into why such incivility has arisen and what might facilitate respect and charity in the encounter of divergent views. The paper hearkens back to ancient wisdom and considers modern methods of ensuring appropriate conduct in discourse
Virtuous Argumentation and Unendorsed Claims
No full textShould virtuous arguers reason from premises they do not endorse? Can virtuous arguers reason to conclusions they do not endorse? Should competitive debate require participants to do either? This paper argues that, while bad faith argumentation is vicious, reasoning to or from claims that the arguer does not endorse can be undertaken virtuously. Indeed, when conducted with integrity, the capacity to trace the consequences of an opposing position is unavoidable in discharging the adversarial function of argumentation
Munazara and (non-)Authoritarian Argumentation: المناظرة والحجاج (غير-)السلطوي
No full textI argue for broadening contemporary argumentation theory’s normative scope by introducing a novel category of argumentative norms that synthesize virtue-theoretic and procedural rules. These norms are derived from munazara, a discipline distinguished by its systematic integration of ethics into procedural rules. Framed within normative democratic theory, I advocate the requirement of non-authoritarian argumentation for regulating public debate, targeting how reasons are exchanged, not which reasons are offered. My contention is that munazara’s ethical-procedural norms not only enrich argumentation’s normative toolbox but also enable the operationalization of democratically enhancing public debate
Learning in Non-School Settings: Assessing the Roles of Zoos in Science Education
No full textThis paper conducts a comprehensive review of the existing literature to examine the significance of zoos in cultivating scientific literacy in society. The focus is on revealing how educators can strategically utilize zoos as a valuable resource to stimulate critical thinking about the Nature of Science (NOS) and Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) within the framework of formal school science curricula. The review encompasses the diverse educational initiatives undertaken by zoos, ranging from interactive exhibits to specialized programs, and explores their potential impact on enhancing student understanding of scientific concepts. Drawing on the findings, this paper provides recommendations for educators seeking to integrate zoo experiences into their teaching methodologies, emphasizing the potential for zoos to serve as dynamic platforms for fostering a more profound engagement with science. By bridging the gap between informal and formal learning environments, this research aims to contribute practical insights that empower educators in leveraging zoos to inspire critical thinking and scientific literacy in the broader community
Online-Learning Effectiveness of Secondary Students
No full textThis research study examines various factors that influence the effectiveness of online learning and students’ interest in applying technology in learning for secondary schools in Hong Kong. Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed the questionnaire developed for this study, demonstrating reliability and validity in measuring five factors: family support, students’ engagement, perceived online learning effectiveness, satisfaction with the online learning experience, and students’ interest in using technology in the future. Structural Equation Modeling was utilized to test the hypotheses. The findings confirmed that family support and students’ engagement have a positive effect on students’ perceived online-learning effectiveness, satisfaction with online learning, and interest in using technology in future studies. This research sheds light on the crucial effects of family support and students’ engagement on learning effectiveness and students’ satisfaction with online learning. Educators and policymakers can make informed decisions to optimize and enhance students’ online learning effectiveness, and apply these insights to future educational applications
European Perspectives on Innovative Educational Practices in the Age of Globalization and Digitalization
No full textThe potential of innovative learning technologies and digitalization is a key factor in the progressive development of the academic space within the context of educational environment integration. This article aims to study the potential of innovative learning technologies in the context of globalization and the digitalization of education, based on successful European experiences. It also pays special attention to immersive digital media that involve virtual and mixed-reality possibilities. To achieve these goals, a combined approach was applied, including the analysis of existing case studies and the formation of conclusions based on secondary data analysis. This research suggests ways to integrate immersive-learning tools into practice-oriented learning. These types of tools contribute to improving the processes of learning by students, allowing them to visualize complex and abstract definitions, motivate active participation in the learning process, develop creativity and practical skills of problem-based thinking, and provide realistic experiences of solving educational tasks in practice. This article substantiates that these innovations successfully used in developed countries of the European community will allow for the effective development of the national educational system in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. This article establishes the need to upgrade the existing educational development strategy to delineate powers between different management institutions, create a competitive environment in the educational sector, and expand opportunities for financing state-of-the-art projects in this area. The prospects for educational development are focused on the potential of immersive learning technologies, practice-oriented education, and interactive communication tools for competence-based learning
UNTOC at 25: Achievements, Challenges, and Diverging National Responses to Organized Crime Offences
No full textThis article evaluates the impact of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), 25 years after its adoption. While UNTOC has achieved near-universal ratification and fostered international cooperation, it faces persistent challenges, including vague definitions, inconsistent implementation, and questions regarding its practical effectiveness.
UNTOC has inspired legislative reforms, such as differentiated offenses in civil law systems and participation models in common law jurisdictions. However, implementation remains fragmented, often shaped by domestic priorities rather than strict adherence to the Convention’s obligations. In conclusion, while UNTOC has undeniably contributed to global efforts against organized crime, its tangible impact remains uncertain and potentially limited
On the Integration of Reflexive-Liberative Filipino Feminist Ethics to the One Health Approach in the Philippines
No full textThe One Health approach (OHA) aims mainly to improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment. It serves as a unifying resolution against new and re-emerging diseases and illnesses. As part of the practical application of OHA in the Philippines, various institutions implement multi-sectoral projects, policies, and programs to empower the country’s preparedness and response amid local and/or global health crises. With that, adopting OHA can be considered an ethical act that promotes the welfare of humanity. To enhance such an ethical act, this paper integrates Payongayong’s Reflexive-Liberative Filipino Feminist Ethics (RLFFE) into OHA in the Philippines. Thus construed, OHA is a ‘bioethical care project’ which concerns life and relationships. The paper also considers the addition of a fourth relational pathway to the One Health Theory of Change. Reflexivity encourages individuals and institutions to engage continuously in self-examination and institutional re-evaluation. It promotes the critical and caring contemplation of the ethical, cultural, economic, and even political condition of the self and institutions in promoting the greater good. Moreover, it recognizes the intersection of the healthcare crisis and sectoral problems embedded in the lived experiences of Filipino citizens. It advocates for conscious efforts to change and re-orient the Philippine health system based on the social contexts of citizens. Consequently, the paper contributes to a caring and holistic approach to health care
Other Voices: The Racial Boundaries of AIDS in Detroit, 1986–1996
No full textMuch of HIV/AIDS activism has been historicized with white, male, and homosexual populated social movements in mind. This essay changes perspectives by focusing on groups working to call out the inequalities of public health officials in educating and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in African American communities in Detroit, Michigan. The epidemic reached its peak in Detroit in 1993 with over 1,200 cases reported in that year alone, creating a watershed moment of activism from multiple Black LGBTQ+ leaders. Focusing on Black-led HIV/AIDS organizations in Detroit during this period shows the intersectionality of public health services during HIV/AIDS; specifically, how class and race prompted, or neglected, the care of certain communities. At the same time, it is evident that such divisions created and upheld community, providing support systems for those who felt excluded by majority white HIV/AIDS organizations or were unaccounted for by government health departments. Focusing on the organizations Community Health Access Group, the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays, Metropolitan Community Church, and KICK demonstrates how Black-led LGBTQIA+ organizations responded to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Detroit from 1986 to 1996