Globalization, Development, and Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Development Definition
A process leading to the full realization of the potential of communities and peoples to achieve cultural independence, economic, political, and social justice, and mutual solidarity among all peoples.
Education for Sustainable Development
Balancing the good of humankind, the economy, cultural traditions, and natural resources.
Globalization
The tendency of markets and businesses to spread, reaching a global dimension that transcends national borders. It is a process by which increased
Read MoreVenezuelan Political History: Democracy, Dictatorship, and Economic Crises
Key Features of Venezuelan Democracy
- Alternation of power between two dominant parties (Democratic Action)
- Multiparty system with diverse ideologies (Social Democrats, Social Christians, Marxists)
- Two main constitutions: 1961 and the current Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Constitution
- Generally, constitutional guarantees were retained, with some temporary suspensions
Bipartisanship in Venezuela
Bipartisanship is a political system favoring two major political coalitions. Proponents argue it creates
Key Figures & Ideas of the Enlightenment
Key Figures of the Enlightenment
Voltaire
Voltaire championed human rights and reason, provided they didn’t disrupt social order. He advocated for individual religious freedom and believed in deism, where God created the universe but doesn’t intervene. His key ideas included:
- Comprehensive societal reform for freedom and welfare.
- A parliamentary system to limit the king’s power.
- A fair taxation system.
- A free economy recognizing achievement.
Montesquieu
Montesquieu, a French nobleman and admirer of the
Read MoreOrganizational Structures
Organizational Role: Identification and classification of activities; division of process work for better productive contribution; and design of structure (who does the work, who is responsible, and management—which is relationship coordination).
Principle Division and Specialization: The technical division organizes production, breaking down time and activities into tasks. This increases productivity and efficiency. Coordination of tasks is needed for effective contribution.
Organizational Principles:
Read MoreMarxist Anthropology: Historical Materialism and Alienation
Marx: Historical Materialism
The Marxist Anthropology
A human being is essentially, for Marx, a producer, a worker. Man transforms nature to the pair that humanizes it. The human being is essentially a generic being, universal, which denies nature through work to assert himself. It is a producer and a consumer. Man has needs that are met in their natural environment. Human beings are social beings. For Marx, man is not only an individual, but also a social animal. That is also why Marx was opposed
Read MoreResearch Planning Process
Lesson 06: Planning Research
1.3 Planning Research
Preparation of Research
- Decision
- Specification of Goals
- Elaboration of a Scheme
- Constitution of the Team
- Fundraising and Schedule
Phases of Research
- Choose the Theme
- Survey Data
- Formulation of the Problem
- Definition of Terms
- Construction of Hypotheses
- Indication of Variables
- Delimitation of the Research
- Sampling
- Selection of Methods and Techniques
- Organization of Observation Instruments
- Testing Instruments and Procedures
Execution of Research
- Data Collection
- Data Preparation
- Analysis