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International perspectives in social justice programs at the institutional and community levels /
Universities and faculty members play a vital role in providing education that helps build a strong foundation for a society where people get equal opportunities for upward social mobility. This book addresses the role of education in overcoming poverty and oppression by imparting social justice edu...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Bingley :
Emerald Publishing,
2021.
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| Edición: | First edition. |
| Colección: | Innovations in higher education teaching and learning ;
v. 37. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- Half Title Page
- Series Editor Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Series Editors' Introduction
- Part I: Education as a Fundamental Right
- Chapter 1: Introduction to International Perspectives in Social Justice Programs at the Institutional and Community Levels
- Introduction
- Education as a Human Right
- Conclusion
- Chapter Overviews
- References
- Chapter 2: Education in Human Rights: Changing the Way We Think and How We Feel
- Introduction
- The Right to Receive an Education in Human Rights and its Significance
- The Work of the Un General Assembly
- The Challenge of Implementation
- How to Advance in the Fulfillment of the Right to Receive an Education in Human Rights
- The Crucial Need to Provide an Appropriate Budget
- Preventing the Use of Cultural Differences to Deny Access to Education
- The Importance of an Appropriate Curriculum
- The Demand for a Transversal and Participatory Approach
- Inclusive Education and Teacher Training
- The Importance of Active Learning
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Bridges to Zambia: Teaching Human Rights Through Immersion Experience
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Integral Human Development (IHD) Framework
- Human Rights, Social Justice and Cabrini University's Mission
- Cabrini University (US) Partners With St. Lawrence School and Vision of Hope (VOH, Zambia)
- Bridges to Zambia Design
- The Business Plan
- Education Partnership With St. Lawrence School
- Students' Reflections
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: What Next? Skill Development for Livelihood: A Study of Bangladeshi Immigrant Workers in Kurdistan
- Education as Human Rights
- Migratory Workers
- Bangladeshi Migrant Workers and Skill Development
- The Survey
- Findings
- Themes
- Discussion and Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Prison Education Through Open and Distance Learning: Experiences From India
- Background
- Indian Scenario
- Issues in Prison Education
- Rationale for Prison Education
- Problems in Prison Education
- University Prison Partnerships
- Initiatives Through Open and Distance Education
- Prison Education Through Ignou
- Motivations at Policy Level: Initial Developments
- Tihar Jail: IGNOU's Educational Intervention in Prison
- Expansion to Other Prisons
- Modus Operandi for Study Centers in Prisons
- Issues and Challenges
- Some Good Practices
- Conclusions and Road Ahead
- References
- Chapter 6: Widening Participation in Service Learning
- Introduction
- Wil and Service Learning in Australia
- Integrating Service Learning and Human Rights Into the Curriculum
- Case Studies
- International Student Service Learning Project
- Weaving First Peoples' knowledge into the curriculum
- Conclusion
- References
- PART II: Promoting Social Justice Among Students
- Chapter 7: Flux of Digital Activism to Leverage Peace and Human Rights
- Introduction
- What is Peace?