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26 avril 2015

The importance of writing in service-learning and student development - Reflection is key

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By William Johnson. The most effective community service-learning programs are based on theories of experiential education and student development. They connect experiences outside the classroom to academic study. Fundamental to these activities is the incorporated post-service activity reflection — for it is in these structured deliberations that students may make meaning of their experiences, clarify values, form identity, consider their own conceptions of leadership and social responsibility and, as a result, enrich their learning and enhance their civic engagement. More...

26 avril 2015

Some glimmers of hope from the granting councils

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By David Kent. For most of our time here on the Black Hole, we have been seen to be criticizing the granting councils, and I am the first to admit that we poke and prod much more than we shower with accolades. The reality is that the nature of scientific research has changed and massive changes are needed in terms of how we educate and train scientists. More...

26 avril 2015

Building on the accelerator model – MassCONNECT

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By Jontahan Thon. The MassCONNECT program was founded by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, which is itself an association of more than 600 biotechnology companies, universities and academic institutions. Their goal is to connect life sciences entrepreneurs with seasoned life sciences professionals to catalyze and commercialize innovation. MassCONNECT takes an altogether different approach to the accelerator model by picking four very early stage companies to work with each session. More...

26 avril 2015

On what grounds should academic decisions be made?

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By Mark Spencer. On what grounds should academic decisions be made?  I mean decisions about hiring, tenure, and promotion, decisions about curricula and standards, about styles of teaching, about admitting students. More...

26 avril 2015

Let’s reconsider the value of university for students and society

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By Ralph Martin. There is a myth in our society that everyone completing Grade 12 should aspire to attend university, as soon as possible. It’s not true. More...

26 avril 2015

Research, student aid are budget’s key areas for universities

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By Léo Charbonneau. The federal government’s 2015 budget – the last before this fall’s election – contains a number of measures of interest to Canada’s universities. The two key areas highlighted as positive developments by stakeholders include sustained research support and changes to student financial aid. More...

26 avril 2015

Print is dead. Long live print

Résultat de recherche d'images pour By Léo Charbonneau. More universities are dropping the print editions of their campus newspapers, but that doesn't mean print no longer has a place in publishing. More...

26 avril 2015

About EAQUALS > Our activities

EAQUALSOver its nearly 20 years of existence, EAQUALS has gained an international reputation for its work in support of excellence in all aspects of language education through its 5 main areas of activity:

Please click here to read the EAQUALS Board report and accounts on 2013.
To find out more about working with EAQUALS and about membership contact the EAQUALS Secretariat. More...

26 avril 2015

Language accreditation up in Europe’s HE

By Sara Custer. Europe’s leading quality monitoring organisation in language education, Eaquals, has seen growing interest from universities keen to accredit courses in foreign languages as they aim to internationalise campuses. More...

26 avril 2015

Turkey: demand surge for UK English courses in 2014

By Sara Custer. English language courses have always been the best sellers in Turkey, especially at English language schools in the UK. However, figures from leading agency association UED show there was a boom in demand for English courses in the UK in 2014, despite a weak lira at the beginning of the year. More...

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