Essays about: "unesco"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 92 essays containing the word unesco.

1. 21. Empowering Arab Women through Media Development : A case study

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Nabila Zayati; [2021]
   Keywords : media development; empowerment; gender; communication for development; participatory communication; social change; Arab region;

   Abstract : The media have power: they create frames of conceptions, influence attitudes and behaviour, and monitor the conduct of government officials. For women, the media can suggest ways and means to defend civil rights and gain access to society’s resources and opportunities. READ MORE

3. 22. TEACHING PHOTOSYNTHESIS: IMPLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY

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   Author : Vasugi V Ribbarp; [2020-10-27]
   Keywords : Photosynthesis; Education for Sustainable Development; Constructivism; Science education; Constructivism; and Science education;

   Abstract : Aim: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is about empowering and motivating learners to become active sustainability citizens who are capable of critical thinking and able to participate in shaping a sustainable future, (UNESCO, 2017). This study centres on how the teaching of photosynthesis in Science can help students understand sustainability issues. READ MORE

4. 23. Hackathons as a tool for learning in the framework of UNESCO learning cities

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Monika Lionaite; [2020]
   Keywords : hackathon; UNESCO Learning Cities Framework; digital competence; digital literacy; information technology; IT; information and communication technology; ICT; adult learning; learning cities; lifelong learning; 21 st century skills; soft skills; communication; collaboration; innovation; problem solving; learning facilitation;

   Abstract : This research analyses hackathons which are collaborative innovation making by using technology events, in terms of using these as a tool to facilitate a lifelong learning process in obtaining digital competence among other 21 st century skills. The aim of this research is to explore and analyse the perceptions and experiences of hackathon participants and different stakeholders about the learning process experienced during a hackathon event. READ MORE

5. 24. Cooperation and innovation to develop tourism and combat seasonality : A case study of local tourism firms in Geiranger, Norway

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Vendela Beckman; [2020]
   Keywords : tourism; seasonality; innovation; cooperation; development; turism; säsong; innovation; samarbete; utveckling;

   Abstract : This qualitative study describes how local tourism firms in Geiranger, Norway view innovation and cooperation as strategies to develop tourism and combat seasonality. The study examines different approaches to seasonality as well as how the innovation system of a tourism destination can be a way to transition from one to all-season tourism. READ MORE

6. 25. From “the hippies on the third floor” to the C-suite.

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Marie Larsson; Viktoria Andersson; Eline Josefsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sustainability Manager; Sweden; Key Competencies; Motivations;

   Abstract : Background: Managers working with sustainability and environmental issues are receiving higher priority in organizations (Knight & Paterson, 2018) and the environmental issues are today discussed at the top management level in corporations worldwide (Landrum, 2017). In line with the increased interest of the role, literature focusing on the individual sustainability manager, has recognized the need for competencies and motivational drivers in order to take sustainable actions (Wiek et al. READ MORE