citizED Secondary Strand: Educating for real and hoped for political worlds: ways forward in develop
An article from the Citizenship Initial Teacher Training Professional Resource Network (citizED) on developing political literacy.
Literature Review of E-assessment
This literature review of e-assessment from Futurelab, Bristol is a 50-page booklet review of research and authoritative publications that discusses aspects of e-assessment. It is divided into four sections dealing with: the role of assessment in pedagogy; policy (and political) issues related to assessment; currents developments illustrated with exemplar; and finally a more theoretical analysis of opportunities. An important element of the review is the glossary of terms and the bibliography. T
Equally prepared for life? How 15-year old boys and girls perform in school
This report uses data from the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to explore gender differences in educational experiences. Student background, attitudes and characteristics are all seen to influence performance. Despite the fact that girls tend to outperform boys in school, boys are more likely to go on to earn more and hold positions of political and economic power. The authors argue that, if government policies are to aim for parity, education could be key. The rep
The Rhetoric of ICT and the New Language of Learning: a critical analysis of the use of ICT in the c
This academic paper, published in the European Educational Research Journal, is a study of how information and communication technologies (ICT) are perceived in educational settings. It seeks to establish a critical link between the political rhetoric of ICT within the Norwegian education system and what the authors refer to as a new 'language of learning' that ICT can help to facilitate.
Humanitarian Assistance – A Dangerous Challenge
The phrase ‘May you live in interesting times’ can be interpreted equally as a blessing or a curse. When directed at a prospective humanitarian aid volunteer, eager to embark on an overseas aid mission in the new millennium, the phrase leans increasingly towards the latter. The climate of relative safety enjoyed by humanitarian volunteers has disappeared, largely due to the radical restructuring of the world political scene in the last quarter of the 20th century. This talk will explai
Sustainable Urban Systems to Transfer Achievable Implementation Network (SUSTAIN)
The main aim of SUSTAIN is to develop collaborative research proposals to investigate how to improve the development of sustainable cities. This will be achieved by convening a series of 4 workshops; water, energy, synergy and transport, each consisting of two meetings and each pair developing one (or more) collaborative proposals.
In August 2005, Arup- one of the world’s most respected global design consultatncies - was contracted to design and masterplan the world’s first sustainable city
Sustainable Urban Systems to Transfer Achievable Implementation Network (SUSTAIN)
The main aim of SUSTAIN is to develop collaborative research proposals to investigate how to improve the development of sustainable cities. This will be achieved by convening a series of 4 workshops; water, energy, synergy and transport, each consisting of two meetings and each pair developing one (or more) collaborative proposals.
In August 2005, Arup- one of the world’s most respected global design consultatncies - was contracted to design and masterplan the world’s first sustainable city
UCJC 2007: Beyond Biology
Utah House Representative David Litvak speaks about the exoneration and assistance bill in Utah from a political perspective.
UCJC 2007: Beyond Biology
Utah House Representative David Litvak speaks about the exoneration and assistance bill in Utah from a political perspective.
Mormon Image Needs Makeover, Pollster Says
A California political pollster says Mormons have an image problem and church members need to address the problem head on.
How the Road to the White House Runs through the West
Panel moderated by David Patton, CPPA Director Dan Jones, Dan Jones and Associates Jeff Hartley, Political Consultant Richard Piatt, KSL Television Matthew Burbank, Political Science Chair, The University of Utah
Election 2008: A Letter to Spike
Whatever your ideology and political convictions, there's no question that the election of Senator Barack Obama as president of the United States stands out as a major milestone in the nation's history. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Matthew
2008.04.18-Hierarchy in International Relations
Hierarchy in International Relations: Rebuilding American's Legitimacy After the Iraq War A talk by: David Lake, Professor, Political Science, University of California, San Diego
2008.04.18-Hierarchy in International Relations
Hierarchy in International Relations: Rebuilding American's Legitimacy After the Iraq War A talk by: David Lake, Professor, Political Science, University of California, San Diego
2008.02.28-Migration Conference: Reasons, Causes, and Patterns
"Social, Political and Economic Impact of Migration: Variance of Remittance Effects on Latin American Countries" by Isabel Dulfano; "Immigration of People, Ideas, and Values in the Arab World" by...
2008.02.28-Migration Conference: Reasons, Causes, and Patterns
"Social, Political and Economic Impact of Migration: Variance of Remittance Effects on Latin American Countries" by Isabel Dulfano; "Immigration of People, Ideas, and Values in the Arab World" by...
2008.02.19-Unfinished Business in the Balkans
Hinckley Institute of Politics Forum: Presented by William Montgomery; Columnist, former career diplomat and U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, Croatia, and Serbia and Montenegro. A discussion of the current political and social situation in the Balkans.
2008.02.05-Memory, Identity and Nationalism: Armenian Genocide Claims
A discussion on Armenian genocide and nationalism. Co-sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Sam Rich Program in International Politics.
2008.02.05-Memory, Identity and Nationalism: Armenian Genocide Claims
A discussion on Armenian genocide and nationalism. Co-sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Sam Rich Program in International Politics.
2007.04.17-A Short History of Regime Change as a Tool of American Foreign Policy
Former U.S. National Security Adviser and Ambassador to South Korea Donald Gregg discusses the implications of forcing regime change on other nations through military means. He also offers insight into the cultural and political forces shaping North ...
