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Examining the Potential Benefits and Ethical Risks of GenAI in Lesson Planning: A TAM Approach
No full textGenerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a transformative technology in education, especially in lesson planning (LP). This research examines pre-service teachers\u27 (PSTs) perceptions of GenAI benefits and ethical risks in LP, with consideration for the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The findings show that PSTs are generally cognizant of the benefits and ethical ramifications of GenAI use. PSTs demonstrated a positive attitude toward integrating GenAI in lesson planning and recognized the relevance and varying levels of incorporation into their current practice. The data also highlighted that the relationship of key TAM variables influenced how PSTs view and adopt GenAI. The findings provided support for the collect construct of perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEU) mediating the relationship between attitude (ATT) and use (AU). These findings contributed relevant information to inform teacher education, illustrating the need for training that balances the practical benefits and ethical dimensions of GenAI. This research can serve as a starting point for future research, curricular design, and policy making regarding the responsible and informed use of GenAI in teacher preparation
A History of Applied Linguistics From 1980 to the present
No full textKees de Bot’s “A History of Applied Linguistics: From 1980 to the Present”, published by Routledge in 2015, is a seminal work that meticulously traces the trajectory of applied linguistics over the past few decades. The book spans 11 chapters over approximately 168 pages, offering a detailed exploration of Applied Linguistics (AL). De Bot begins by analyzing the diverse informants who have shaped AL, considering factors like gender, race, educational backgrounds, and affiliations. He critically examines AL’s definitions, its autonomy, and its relationships with fields like TESOL and AILA. Profiles of influential leaders highlight their contributions, while a thorough review covers seminal articles and books, emphasizing publishers’ roles in research dissemination. The book explores theoretical and methodological trends, including corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and new areas like neurolinguistics and technology in language learning. De Bot discusses psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic dimensions such as language acquisition, identity, multilingualism, and language policy. His exploration of Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) applies it to understanding language dynamics and individual differences. A citation analysis section examines publication impact and academic influence dynamics. Ultimately, De Bot reflects on AL’s broad impact on language education, from theoretical insights to practical applications
Unmasking the Economic Logics in Discourses Related to Reconciliation
No full textCourts and politicians are increasingly asking economists: what are the economic obligations that flow from broken treaty promises? Their answers have high-stakes implications for legal and political disputes surrounding land and treaties. This exploratory paper starts from the premise that we can arrive at a better understanding of the financial and political responsibilities that flow from reconciliation by considering Indigenous contributions to economic thought alongside western economic principles. Taking the case of the Robinson Treaties as context, we suggest that a more fulsome understanding of the economic considerations surrounding reconciliation requires weighing key tenets of Western economic theory such as the time value of money and the cost of risk bearing alongside Indigenous economic concepts of subsistence and generosity. Ultimately, we advocate for deeper academic reflection and greater consideration of the conceptual and normative implications of Indigenous and Western economic principles that underpin reconciliation given their differing financial and political implications
Bridging Theory and Practice: The Role of Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Enhancing the Transition from University to High-School Teaching for Pre-Service English Teachers
No full textThis study investigates the transition of pre-service English teachers from university to high-school teaching, focusing on the challenges of applying theoretical knowledge in practical classroom settings. The research highlights how the integration of experiential learning and mentorship can effectively bridge the gap between theory and practice. Through a qualitative analysis of pre-service teachers in the Mekong Delta region of south-western Vietnam, this study identifies key challenges such as classroom management, student engagement, and the implementation of student-centred teaching methods. It also explores the transformative impact of hands-on teaching experiences and mentor guidance on the professional development of these teachers. The findings suggest that incorporating more experiential learning opportunities and structured mentorship into teacher-education programs can significantly improve pre-service teachers\u27 preparedness for high-school teaching. This study underscores the need for educational reforms that emphasize practical training, alongside theoretical instruction, to enhance the effectiveness of teacher education.
“Weaponizing” The Tort of Family Violence? Myths, Stereotypes, Lawyers’ Ethics and Access to Justice
No full textIntimate partner violence [IPV] causes myriad and gendered harms, but Canadian law has inconsistently provided avenues of economic redress. Although tort law has evolved to allow IPV survivors to seek compensation, tort-based remedies are sought rarely and largely limited to intentional torts such as assault, battery, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. These torts do not always encompass the harms sustained by IPV survivors, particularly those caused by economic abuse and coercive control. In Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, a 2022 family law case, Justice Renu Mandhane responded to this gap in the law by recognizing a new tort of family violence, but her decision was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2023, and the case is now before the Supreme Court of Canada. Our paper provides a feminist analysis of the role of tort law in providing compensatory remedies for survivors of IPV. We situate tort remedies and Ahluwalia within the wider context of Canadian laws addressing IPV and feminist critiques of tort law and theory. This wider context raises issues about access to justice and socio-economic responses to IPV for members of marginalized groups in particular. We also examine how myths and stereotypes have influenced this area of law and the role of lawyers and judges in this respect, including in Ahluwalia. We conclude that recognition of the tort of family violence is an important but limited step forward in compensating the harms of IPV, and we urge governments to do more to systemically remediate these harms.La violence entre partenaires intimes [VPI] est la cause d’une multitude de préjudices sexospécifiques, mais les voies de réparation économique que prévoit le droit canadien manquent de cohérence. Bien que le droit de la responsabilité délictuelle ait évolué et permette aux survivantes de la VPI de solliciter une indemnisation, les réparations pour cause de responsabilité délictuelle font rarement l’objet d’une demande et elles se limitent en grande partie à des délits intentionnels tels que les agressions, les voies de fait et l’infliction délibérée d’une détresse émotionnelle. Ces délits n’englobent pas toujours ceux dont sont victimes les survivantes de la VPI, notamment la violence économique et le contrôle coercitif. Dans Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, une décision en matière de droit de la famille rendue en 2022, la juge Renu Mandhane a répondu à cette lacune du droit en reconnaissant l’existence d’un nouveau délit de violence familiale, mais sa décision a été infirmée par la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario en 2023 et l’affaire a pris maintenant la direction de la Cour suprême du Canada. Notre document présente une analyse féministe du rôle que joue le droit de la responsabilité délictuelle en offrant des réparations aux survivantes de la VPI. Nous situons les recours en responsabilité délictuelle et la décision Ahluwalia dans le contexte plus large des lois canadiennes portant sur la VPI et des critiques féministes concernant le droit de la responsabilité délictuelle et les théories connexes. Ce contexte plus large soulève des questions liées à l’accès à la justice et aux réponses socio‑économiques à la VPI chez les membres de groupes marginalisés en particulier. Nous examinons également la manière dont divers mythes et stéréotypes ont influencé ce secteur du droit et le rôle que jouent les avocats et les juges à cet égard, y compris dans la décision Ahluwalia. Nous concluons que la reconnaissance du délit de violence familiale est un pas en avant important, mais restreint, pour contrer les préjudices économiques de la VPI, et nous exhortons les gouvernements à faire davantage pour y remédier de manière systémique
Express Trusts and Beneficial Ownership in the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations: Conceptual Distortions
No full textThis article examines the FATF’s definition of ‘beneficial owner’ in the common law trust context and the FATF Recommendations in which it operates as a mechanism to identify criminals and to seize and confiscate criminal assets. It concludes that the definition is fundamentally flawed in the trust context and is based on the erroneous notion that a common trust is a legal thing or entity similar to a company. This flaw explains, in large part, why most common law countries have difficulty effectively implementing the FATF Recommendations relevant to trusts. The author concludes that poor country compliance ratings will persist despite a new definition to be applied to trusts in the FATF’s next round of country evaluations commencing in 2024/2025
International Cooperation Among CARICOM Countries: Regional Report
No full textWithin CARICOM (Caribbean Community and Common Market) international law enforcement cooperation mechanisms, while improving, have remained relatively ineffective at countering the rapid changes in the organized crime landscape. In addition, law enforcement activities still need to be complemented by wider crime prevention and socio-economic measures to effectively prevent and counter transnational crime. The regional update outlines factors behind the Caribbean’s susceptibility to transnational organized crime and explores key regional responses to current trends. It concludes with opportunities for international assistance to support existing regional crime prevention and response initiatives.
 
The Relevance of Moral Emotional Appeals in Environmental Political Debates
No full textAbstract: This paper examines the relevance of moral emotional appeals in the mixed dialogue type of public debates between politicians about environmentalism, relying on the concepts of goals and emotional appeals from the informal logical tradition. This paper argues that if argumentative moves are evaluated according to the action-producing dialogue type’s collective goal which could be pressing for action on environmentalism, and politicians take on the role of emotional entrepreneurs, then moral emotional appeals by politicians could evoke moral emotions in the audience, thus encouraging them to become more environmentally friendly. The influence of moral emotions on individual sustainable choices is based on empirical research from political and environmental sciences.
Résumé: Cet article examine la pertinence des appels émotionnels moraux dans les débats publics de type dialogue mixte entre politiciens sur l\u27environnementalisme, en s\u27appuyant sur les concepts d\u27objectifs et d\u27appels émotionnels issus de la tradition de la logique non formelle. Cet article soutient que si les démarches argumentatives sont évaluées en fonction de l\u27objectif collectif du dialogue productif d\u27action, qui pourrait inciter à agir en faveur de l\u27environnementalisme, et si les politiciens assument le rôle d\u27entrepreneurs émotionnels, alors les appels émotionnels moraux des politiciens pourraient susciter des émotions morales chez le public, l\u27incitant ainsi à devenir plus respectueux de l\u27environnement. L\u27influence des émotions morales sur les choix individuels durables est fondée sur des recherches empiriques en sciences politiques et environnementales
Cultivating Eco-Literate Writers: Exploring the Intersection of Environmental Awareness and Text-Based Writing Skills
No full textExpanding information related to environmental degradation is one potential approach to enhance students\u27 environmental literacy and awareness (eco-literate). This research investigates the relationship between students\u27 skills in writing popular text-based articles and their ecological literacy. A quasi-experimental research design was employed with a one-group test. The sample consisted of 23 Indonesian Language and Literature Education Program students, selected through purposive sampling. Data collected included scores on writing assignments of popular articles and questionnaire results regarding students\u27 knowledge of ecological literacy. Data analysis techniques involved testing for correlation, regression, normality, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, F-test, and t-test. Pearson correlation results showed a significant relationship between students\u27 eco-literate knowledge and their ability to write popular articles, with a coefficient of determination of 55.4%, indicating that 55.4% of the variation in the ability to write articles can be explained by eco-literate knowledge. The regression analysis revealed a strong correlation coefficient of 0.942, indicating a very strong relationship between various aspects of eco-literate knowledge and students\u27 ability to write popular articles. The t-test further demonstrated that environmental concern is the factor that has the most significant influence on students\u27 writing ability, with a regression coefficient (b2) of 1.793