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Taller de ciudadanía

Miguel Ángel Santos Guerra Professor Catedrático de Didática e Organização Escolar Universidade de Málaga   La escuela ha de ser un verdadero taller de ciudadanía. En un taller no sólo se hacen disquisiciones teóricas sino que se trabaja manualmente una obra. Sé que introducir en el curriculum la asignatura de "Educación para la ciudadanía" no es suficiente. Pero resulta absolutamente necesario para el aprendizaje de los rudimentos de la convivencia y de la democracia. ¿Qué...

Comparative and International Education An Introduction to Theory, Method and Practice

SynopsisThis is a new introduction to this fascinating field, providing a comprehensive overview of the key issues. It explores the most recent developments, and includes: the blurring of the distinction between 'developed' and 'developing' countries; the increasing use of comparative studies in examining student achievement and school effectiveness; the historical and theoretical development of comparative studies; approaches to research in comparative and international education; theories of...

The Fountain. (Darren Aronofsky (dir.))

An odyssey about one man’s thousand-year struggle to save the woman he loves. As a 16th century Conquistador, a modern-day scientist, and a 26th century astronaut, he searches for the secret to eternal life.   The Fountain takes place in three interweaving narratives that encompass the age of the Spanish conquistadors, the near-future period, and a journey through deep space in an ecospheric starship. The scientist Research oncologist Tommy Creo (Hugh Jackman) attempts to reverse b...

PEB (Programme on Educational Building) Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities: 3rd Edition

The 3rd PEB Compendium features educational institutions from 20 countries selected by an international jury for their exemplary facilities. This work addresses how the design, use and management of physical infrastructure can contribute to the quality of education. With full-colour photographs, plans and descriptions, the Compendium focuses on the functionality of 65 recently completed or refurbished buildings or grounds, chosen for their innovation in the areas of safety, sustainability, alte...