Evaluation of study competence in pupils between 12-14 years old

There are three main study areas of guidance needs for pupils in Compulsory Secondary Education (CSE) which are academic development, personal and social development and the area of professional career. The area of academic development is where the knowledge to be acquired by the pupils, attitudes towards efficient learning in schools and the skills of efficient study are inculcated, the latter being the objective of our study. The research was taken from a sample of 80 school children between twelve and sixteen years old in a Secondary School in Santiago of Compostela ( Spain ). After analysing the results obtained we can see several motivations that justify the need to improve learning and study skills used by pupils. Normative arguments exist, needs that are exhibited by pupils and by teachers, especially tutors, of a scientific nature (connection with academic work) and to develop new strategies taking into account the contributions to the pedagogic research in this field. In this sense the application of an innovative programme of skills and study strategies in communication could be of interest.

Research and the choice of a course of study

This paper presents some research on the choice of a course of study as related to a certain social, family and labor context. The methodology used included the definition of the theoretical basis and a series of empirical investigations which comprised different kinds of sur- veys, records, observations, participants as well as other fieldwork. The results obtained shed some light on the issue and raise new questions. This study was especially carried out to analyze the choice of the following courses of study: Law, Psychology and the different Teaching Courses.

Evaluation of study competence in pupils between 12-14 years old

There are three main study areas of guidance needs for pupils in Compulsory Secondary Education (CSE) which are academic development, personal and social development and the area of professional career. The area of academic development is where the knowledge to be acquired by the pupils, attitudes towards efficient learning in schools and the skills of efficient study are inculcated, the latter being the objective of our study. The research was taken from a sample of 80 school children between twelve and sixteen years old in a Secondary School in Santiago of Compostela ( Spain ). After analysing the results obtained we can see several motivations that justify the need to improve learning and study skills used by pupils. Normative arguments exist, needs that are exhibited by pupils and by teachers, especially tutors, of a scientific nature (connection with academic work) and to develop new strategies taking into account the contributions to the pedagogic research in this field. In this sense the application of an innovative programme of skills and study strategies in communication could be of interest.

Research and the choice of a course of study

This paper presents some research on the choice of a course of study as related to a certain social, family and labor context. The methodology used included the definition of the theoretical basis and a series of empirical investigations which comprised different kinds of sur- veys, records, observations, participants as well as other fieldwork. The results obtained shed some light on the issue and raise new questions. This study was especially carried out to analyze the choice of the following courses of study: Law, Psychology and the different Teaching Courses.

Evaluation of study competence in pupils between 12-14 years old

There are three main study areas of guidance needs for pupils in Compulsory Secondary Education (CSE) which are academic development, personal and social development and the area of professional career. The area of academic development is where the knowledge to be acquired by the pupils, attitudes towards efficient learning in schools and the skills of efficient study are inculcated, the latter being the objective of our study. The research was taken from a sample of 80 school children between twelve and sixteen years old in a Secondary School in Santiago of Compostela ( Spain ). After analysing the results obtained we can see several motivations that justify the need to improve learning and study skills used by pupils. Normative arguments exist, needs that are exhibited by pupils and by teachers, especially tutors, of a scientific nature (connection with academic work) and to develop new strategies taking into account the contributions to the pedagogic research in this field. In this sense the application of an innovative programme of skills and study strategies in communication could be of interest.

Research and the choice of a course of study

This paper presents some research on the choice of a course of study as related to a certain social, family and labor context. The methodology used included the definition of the theoretical basis and a series of empirical investigations which comprised different kinds of sur- veys, records, observations, participants as well as other fieldwork. The results obtained shed some light on the issue and raise new questions. This study was especially carried out to analyze the choice of the following courses of study: Law, Psychology and the different Teaching Courses.

Período fundacional de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (1905-1920). Divergencias filosóficas, epistemológicas y pedagógicas

Este artículo indaga sobre dos instituciones de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata durante su período fundacional (1905-1920): el Internado del Colegio Nacional, fundado en 1906, cuyo director-tutor fue el pedagogo Ernesto Nelson, y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, creada en 1914, cuyo primer decano fue Víctor Mercante. Se analiza el modo en que ambas instituciones respondieron a concepciones pedagógicas divergentes en un mismo período. El artículo trata acerca de la influencia que el Internado recibió de la filosofía educacional de Dewey (1859-1952) -pensador pragmatista representante del movimiento escolanovista-, así como de la recibida por la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, que respondió en cambio a la filosofía científica del positivismo de base experimental de Comte y Spencer. Ambas corrientes son analizadas en su base filosófica y educacional. En el caso del Internado, se analizan los trabajos de su director Ernesto Nelson, quien mantuvo vínculos intelectuales y educacionales con Dewey, y se hace también referencia al proyecto del doctor Joaquín V. González basado en las propuestas pedagógicas de los internados secundarios ingleses de la época. En lo que se refiere a la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, se analiza en este trabajo la propuesta institucional del doctor Mercante, quien implementó planes de estudio y concepciones pedagógicas basadas en el positivismo científico-experimental europeo.

Período fundacional de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (1905-1920). Divergencias filosóficas, epistemológicas y pedagógicas

Este artículo indaga sobre dos instituciones de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata durante su período fundacional (1905-1920): el Internado del Colegio Nacional, fundado en 1906, cuyo director-tutor fue el pedagogo Ernesto Nelson, y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, creada en 1914, cuyo primer decano fue Víctor Mercante. Se analiza el modo en que ambas instituciones respondieron a concepciones pedagógicas divergentes en un mismo período. El artículo trata acerca de la influencia que el Internado recibió de la filosofía educacional de Dewey (1859-1952) -pensador pragmatista representante del movimiento escolanovista-, así como de la recibida por la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, que respondió en cambio a la filosofía científica del positivismo de base experimental de Comte y Spencer. Ambas corrientes son analizadas en su base filosófica y educacional. En el caso del Internado, se analizan los trabajos de su director Ernesto Nelson, quien mantuvo vínculos intelectuales y educacionales con Dewey, y se hace también referencia al proyecto del doctor Joaquín V. González basado en las propuestas pedagógicas de los internados secundarios ingleses de la época. En lo que se refiere a la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, se analiza en este trabajo la propuesta institucional del doctor Mercante, quien implementó planes de estudio y concepciones pedagógicas basadas en el positivismo científico-experimental europeo.

Período fundacional de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (1905-1920). Divergencias filosóficas, epistemológicas y pedagógicas

Este artículo indaga sobre dos instituciones de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata durante su período fundacional (1905-1920): el Internado del Colegio Nacional, fundado en 1906, cuyo director-tutor fue el pedagogo Ernesto Nelson, y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, creada en 1914, cuyo primer decano fue Víctor Mercante. Se analiza el modo en que ambas instituciones respondieron a concepciones pedagógicas divergentes en un mismo período. El artículo trata acerca de la influencia que el Internado recibió de la filosofía educacional de Dewey (1859-1952) -pensador pragmatista representante del movimiento escolanovista-, así como de la recibida por la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, que respondió en cambio a la filosofía científica del positivismo de base experimental de Comte y Spencer. Ambas corrientes son analizadas en su base filosófica y educacional. En el caso del Internado, se analizan los trabajos de su director Ernesto Nelson, quien mantuvo vínculos intelectuales y educacionales con Dewey, y se hace también referencia al proyecto del doctor Joaquín V. González basado en las propuestas pedagógicas de los internados secundarios ingleses de la época. En lo que se refiere a la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, se analiza en este trabajo la propuesta institucional del doctor Mercante, quien implementó planes de estudio y concepciones pedagógicas basadas en el positivismo científico-experimental europeo.

Analysis and visualization of the dynamics of research groups in terms of projects and co-authored publications : A case study of library and information science in Argentina

Objective: The present study offers a novel methodological contribution to the study of the configuration and dynamics of research groups, through a comparative perspective of the projects funded (inputs) and publication co-authorships (output). Method: A combination of bibliometric techniques and social network analysis was applied to a case study: the Departmento de Bibliotecología (DHUBI), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, for the period 2000-2009. The results were interpreted statistically and staff members of the department, were interviewed. Results: The method makes it possible to distinguish groups, identify their members and reflect group make-up through an analytical strategy that involves the categorization of actors and the interdisciplinary and national or international projection of the networks that they configure. The integration of these two aspects (input and output) at different points in time over the analyzed period leads to inferences about group profiles and the roles of actors. Conclusions: The methodology presented is conducive to micro-level interpretations in a given area of study, regarding individual researchers or research groups. Because the comparative input-output analysis broadens the base of information and makes it possible to follow up, over time, individual and group trends, it may prove very useful for the management, promotion and evaluation of science

Analysis and visualization of the dynamics of research groups in terms of projects and co-authored publications : A case study of library and information science in Argentina

Objective: The present study offers a novel methodological contribution to the study of the configuration and dynamics of research groups, through a comparative perspective of the projects funded (inputs) and publication co-authorships (output). Method: A combination of bibliometric techniques and social network analysis was applied to a case study: the Departmento de Bibliotecología (DHUBI), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, for the period 2000-2009. The results were interpreted statistically and staff members of the department, were interviewed. Results: The method makes it possible to distinguish groups, identify their members and reflect group make-up through an analytical strategy that involves the categorization of actors and the interdisciplinary and national or international projection of the networks that they configure. The integration of these two aspects (input and output) at different points in time over the analyzed period leads to inferences about group profiles and the roles of actors. Conclusions: The methodology presented is conducive to micro-level interpretations in a given area of study, regarding individual researchers or research groups. Because the comparative input-output analysis broadens the base of information and makes it possible to follow up, over time, individual and group trends, it may prove very useful for the management, promotion and evaluation of science

Analysis and visualization of the dynamics of research groups in terms of projects and co-authored publications : A case study of library and information science in Argentina

Objective: The present study offers a novel methodological contribution to the study of the configuration and dynamics of research groups, through a comparative perspective of the projects funded (inputs) and publication co-authorships (output). Method: A combination of bibliometric techniques and social network analysis was applied to a case study: the Departmento de Bibliotecología (DHUBI), Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, for the period 2000-2009. The results were interpreted statistically and staff members of the department, were interviewed. Results: The method makes it possible to distinguish groups, identify their members and reflect group make-up through an analytical strategy that involves the categorization of actors and the interdisciplinary and national or international projection of the networks that they configure. The integration of these two aspects (input and output) at different points in time over the analyzed period leads to inferences about group profiles and the roles of actors. Conclusions: The methodology presented is conducive to micro-level interpretations in a given area of study, regarding individual researchers or research groups. Because the comparative input-output analysis broadens the base of information and makes it possible to follow up, over time, individual and group trends, it may prove very useful for the management, promotion and evaluation of science