Contradictions within the Modern Food System: Nutritional Disbalance across the Globe, Its Main Drivers and Possible Ways Out

Contemporary food production, given the degree of technology being applied in it and the present state of scientific knowledge, should be able to feed the world. Corresponding statistics show that in fact the volumes of modern food production confirm this statement. Yet, the present nutritional situation across the globe leaves much to be desired: on the one hand the numbers of undernourished and malnourished people are still high and even growing in some regions, and on the other hand there is an increasing number of overweight and obese people who are experiencing (or are at risk of) adverse health impacts as consequences. The question arises how this situation is possible given the present state of food production and knowledge, and also in terms of nutrition basics when talking about the latter. When arguing about the main causes of the present situation with nutrition across the globe, it is the modern food system with its distortions that is often criticised with emphasis placed on inappropriate food distribution as one of the key problems. However it is not only food distribution that shapes inequalities in terms of food availability and accessibility – there is a number of other factors contributing to this situation including political influences. Each of the drivers of the present situation might affect more than one part and have outcomes in different dimensions. Therefore it makes sense to apply a holistic approach when viewing the modern food system, embracing all the elements and existing relationships between them for this will facilitate taking appropriate actions in order to target the desired outcome in the best possible way. Applying a systematic approach and linking various elements with corresponding interactions among them allows for picturing all the possible outcomes and hence finding the way for a better solution on global level – a solution to the present problem with nutritional disbalance across the globe.

The UK Professional Standards Framework: applying it to support for international students

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

The UK Professional Standards Framework: applying it to support for international students

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education

The UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF) for teaching and supporting learning, launched in February 2006, is a flexible framework which uses a descriptor-based approach to professional standards. There are three standard descriptors each of which is applicable to a number of staff roles and to different career stages of those engaged in teaching and supporting learning. The standard descriptors are underpinned by areas of professional activity, core knowledge and professional values. The framework provides a reference point for institutions and individuals as well as supporting ongoing development within any one standard descriptor.

Linking the UK Professional Standards Framework to reflective practice and action research

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

The UK Professional Standards Framework: applying it to support for international students

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

The UK Professional Standards Framework: applying it to support for international students

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

Citizanship into Practice in England : The continuing professional development challenge. 'La práctica de la ciudadanía en Inglaterra : el reto del desarrollo profesional continuo'.

Resumen tomado del autor

Britain in the modern world.

Enfocado para que los alumnos del nivel cuatro del National Currículum History tomen conciencia del significado de desarrollo económico y comprendan el papel de la ciudadanía. Proporciona un contenido básico sobre el papel de Gran Bretaña en el siglo XX y para ello se estructura en dos tipos de capítulos: unidades de estudio que facilitan un texto y documentos para la interpretación de la historia y, unidades complementarias que amplían y profundizan en conocimientos y comprensión.

The modern age.

Pretende suscitar en los lectores interés por la historia al presentarla como un desarrollo coherente y vivo de las actuaciones humanas. Es decir, que comprendan cómo la vida en familia, la agricultura, la guerra, la religión y la industria han ido cambiado a lo largo de los siglos XIX y XX hasta dar forma a la actual sociedad británica.

The modern world. Teacher's resources.

Esta serie aporta un nuevo enfoque a los contenidos históricos tradicionales y va dirigida a alumnos de once a catorce años, que estudian historia en la etapa 3 (Key stage 3) del curriculo nacional inglés. Además, cumple con los requisitos del nuevo National Strategy, del National Literacy Strategy (NLS), del History Programme of Study y del Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA). Asimismo, se utiliza como herramienta en el ICT y como introducción a la Educación para la Ciudadanía del currciculum nacional inglés. Esta guía incluye hojas fotocopiables para ejercicios y recomendaciones al profesor para ampliar las actividades incluidas en estos planes de estudio.

Edexcel GCSE history A : the making of the modern world. Unit 2A : Germany 1918-39. Student book.

Es una de las cuatro unidades del curso de preparación para los exámenes del General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE). Estos temas explican los acontecimientos históricos sucedidos en los últimos cien años y ayudan a entender los problemas del mundo actual. Esta unidad se centra en el estudio de la República de Weimar, el asombroso ascenso de Hitler al poder y la creación de un estado policial en la Alemania nazi. Una parte del libro se dedica al repaso y la preparación del examen.

Edexcel GCSE history A : the making of the modern world. Unit 2B : Russia 1917-39. Student book.

Es una de las cuatro unidades del curso de preparación para los exámenes del General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE). Estos temas explican los acontecimientos históricos sucedidos en los últimos cien años y ayudan a entender los problemas del mundo actual. Esta unidad estudia los cambios producidos en Rusia entre la revolución de 1917 y el comienzo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, así como los cambios económicos y sociales derivados de la victoria del gobierno comunista y la dictadura de Stalin. Una parte del libro se dedica al repaso y la preparación del examen.

Edexcel GCSE history A : the making of the modern world. Unit 2C : the USA 1919-41. Student book.

Es una de las cuatro unidades del curso de preparación para los exámenes del General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE). Estos temas explican los acontecimientos históricos sucedidos en los últimos cien años y ayudan a entender los problemas del mundo actual. Esta unidad trata los cambios ocurridos Estados Unidos en el período comprendido entre el final de la Primera Guerra Mundial y el principio de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, caracterizado por un boom económico seguido de una depresión y la elección de un nuevo presidente con nuevas políticas para resolver la crisis. Una parte del libro se dedica al repaso y la preparación del examen.