Implementing the European quality assurance in vocational education and training (EQAVET) at national level: Some insights from the PEN Leonardo project

EQAVET, the quality assurance tool in vocational and educational training, was developed in response to the need for a supply of a trained workforce for labour market needs. Implementation of EQAVET at national level, however, remains a challenge. The research reported here focused on the implementation of QA processes by VET providers in 4 countries: Malta, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden. Data was collected through a questionnaire with 62 VET providers. Responses showed that there is an overall commitment to quality. There is, however, little knowledge of EQAVET across the countries, with the exception of Malta. None the less, all VET providers have implemented some aspects of EQAVET, even if not always intentionally. The situation is, however, far from EQAVET being fully implemented. Reflections are made on whether the EQAVET model specifically or qualification assurance principles assurances should be promoted across Europe. (DIPF/Orig.)

Examining barriers to internationalisation created by diverse systems and structures in vocational education and training

In a global society, all educational sectors need to recognise internationalism as a core, foundational principle. Whilst most educational sectors are taking up that challenge, vocational education and training (VET) is still being pulled towards the national agenda in terms of its structures and systems, and the policies driving it, disadvantaging those who graduate from VET, those who teach in it, and the businesses and countries that connect with it. This paper poses questions about the future of internationalisation in the sector. It examines whether there is a way to create a VET system that meets its primary point of value, to produce skilled workers for the local labour market, while still benefitting those graduates by providing international skills and knowledge, gained from VET institutions that are international in their outlook. The paper examines some of the key barriers created by systems and structures in VET to internationalisation and suggests that the efforts which have been made to address the problem have had limited success. It suggests that only a model which gives freedom to those with a direct vested interest, students, teachers, trainers and employers, to pursue international co-operation and liaison will have the opportunity to succeed. (DIPF/Orig.)

O discurso do uso de animais nas pesquisas de Educação Física

It is possible in many countries, perhaps all, there is business groups of pharmaceuticals industry, cosmetics together with the universities that use animals in scientific research and testing for the creation of new products and medicines. Currently is growing discussion about standards and criteria for the use of these animals (guinea pigs) and also increases the number of debates on ethical issues in research with animal models. This research seeks to portray the reality of the use of animals in scientific research academic at the University, specifically to research in physical education, as it has used animals in the areas of Physiology of Sport and Physical Activity, Nutrition for Athletes, among others. Initially is shown the pre-reflection, exposing the laws governing the subject, treating the animal experimentation with regard to its history and the issues of speciesism and the methodological mistake. It reveals what it is and as is the use of animals in education and the inability of the student to change that reality, to refuse to participate in the cruel activity, and even they are aware of their rights as in the case of the withdrawal of consciousness. Presents researchers and universities not use animals and ends the pre-debate showing Who is really the most animal research at the university by providing alternatives for them. We conducted a literature survey on animal experimentation, research universities, and alternative methods. The following is the phenomenon in understanding and awareness of the researchers who use animals in their research, conducting a phenomenological analysis of his speeches, revealing the meanings of their animal research. The focus of this study is, therefore, the analysis of discourses of researchers who carried out research using animal experiments (guinea pigs). The phenomenon of understanding of the researchers about their research is made clear... (Complete abstract click ectronic access below)

Estudo sobre a construção da imagem de corpo feminino na revista Women's Health

The human being and consequently the human body is a subject that opens a range of possibilities for research in Physical Education study it never hurts and issues facing health helps us understand the paths chosen by the company. Women are targeted exposure and cult of the body and it is not uncommon to search for tips on how to have the silhouette of dreams through magazines that provide recommendations for achieving this purpose. The objective of this study aims to examine some concepts of body image, body and health, targeting study two books originated from the women's magazine Women's Health . Evaluate strengths and possible dangerous points of information. Through these studies we noted the importance of understanding the role of body image in the design to be healthy and yes we found studies that are presented in the magazine, good contribution, but there is also information that must be analyzed carefully, as not to prejudice the reader . We suggest further studies in this area to a greater understanding of topics covered in this work

Del movimiento a la acción motriz : Elementos para una genealogía de la motricidad

Originado en la inquietud de repensar las relaciones entre praxiología y educación física, este artículo recorre algunas de las categorías centrales incluidas en los estudios en educación física en las últimas décadas, tomando como puntosde trayectoria para el análisis los conceptos de movimiento, motricidad, acción motriz, conducta motriz y poniéndolos en una perspectiva interdisciplinar. El material es parte del recorrido teórico que ha orientado a las producciones de la cátedra de Didáctica Especial I (D.E.F-FAHCE-UNLP) y de dos trabajos de investigación (H11418 -H 566) en el Area de investigación en Educación Física (IDIHCS.UNLP)

Reflexiones sobre los "problemas de género" en Brasil : Contribuciones a la investigación en Educación Física

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar una reflexión sobre cómo los llamados "problemas de género" pueden contribuir a la investigación sobre el tema en la Educación Física brasileña. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea, se produjo un diálogo entre las definiciones epistemológicas que permean este campo de estudio. En conclusión, el estudio muestra que se puede trabajar con lo acto performativo y con el binomio sexo - género, especialmente cuando se trabaja con ciertos objetos de investigación en el área de Educación Física

Del movimiento a la acción motriz : Elementos para una genealogía de la motricidad

Originado en la inquietud de repensar las relaciones entre praxiología y educación física, este artículo recorre algunas de las categorías centrales incluidas en los estudios en educación física en las últimas décadas, tomando como puntosde trayectoria para el análisis los conceptos de movimiento, motricidad, acción motriz, conducta motriz y poniéndolos en una perspectiva interdisciplinar. El material es parte del recorrido teórico que ha orientado a las producciones de la cátedra de Didáctica Especial I (D.E.F-FAHCE-UNLP) y de dos trabajos de investigación (H11418 -H 566) en el Area de investigación en Educación Física (IDIHCS.UNLP)

Reflexiones sobre los "problemas de género" en Brasil : Contribuciones a la investigación en Educación Física

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar una reflexión sobre cómo los llamados "problemas de género" pueden contribuir a la investigación sobre el tema en la Educación Física brasileña. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea, se produjo un diálogo entre las definiciones epistemológicas que permean este campo de estudio. En conclusión, el estudio muestra que se puede trabajar con lo acto performativo y con el binomio sexo - género, especialmente cuando se trabaja con ciertos objetos de investigación en el área de Educación Física

Reflexiones sobre los "problemas de género" en Brasil : Contribuciones a la investigación en Educación Física

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar una reflexión sobre cómo los llamados "problemas de género" pueden contribuir a la investigación sobre el tema en la Educación Física brasileña. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea, se produjo un diálogo entre las definiciones epistemológicas que permean este campo de estudio. En conclusión, el estudio muestra que se puede trabajar con lo acto performativo y con el binomio sexo - género, especialmente cuando se trabaja con ciertos objetos de investigación en el área de Educación Física

Del movimiento a la acción motriz : Elementos para una genealogía de la motricidad

Originado en la inquietud de repensar las relaciones entre praxiología y educación física, este artículo recorre algunas de las categorías centrales incluidas en los estudios en educación física en las últimas décadas, tomando como puntosde trayectoria para el análisis los conceptos de movimiento, motricidad, acción motriz, conducta motriz y poniéndolos en una perspectiva interdisciplinar. El material es parte del recorrido teórico que ha orientado a las producciones de la cátedra de Didáctica Especial I (D.E.F-FAHCE-UNLP) y de dos trabajos de investigación (H11418 -H 566) en el Area de investigación en Educación Física (IDIHCS.UNLP)

Averting uncertainty : a practical guide to physical activity research in Australian schools

Preventative health has become central to contemporary health care, identifying youth physical activity as a key factor in determining health and functioning. Schools offer a unique research setting due to distinctive methodological circumstances. However, school-based researchers face several obstacles in their endeavour to complete successful research investigations; often confronted with complex research designs and methodological procedures that are not easily amenable to school contexts. The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical guide for teachers (both teacher educators and teaching practitioners) seeking to conduct physical activity-based research in Australian school settings, as well as discuss research practices. The research enabling process has been divided into six phases: preparation; design; outcome measures; procedures; participants; and feedback. Careful planning and consideration must be undertaken prior to the commencement of, and during the research process, due to the complex nature of school settings and research processes that exist in the Australian context.

Becoming a health and physical education teacher: Student teacher ‘performances’ in the HPE subject department office

This study considered how physical education teacher education students ‘perform’ their ‘selves’ within subject department offices during the practicum or ‘teaching practice’. The research was framed by a conceptual framework informed by the work of Goffman on ‘performance’ and ‘front’. The findings revealed three common performances across the whole group across all sites. These were: performance of sports talk, bodily performances, and performance of masculine repertoires. Such performances were considered to be inconsistent with the coursework ideals and principles within the teacher education programme but in step with the general ethos of most PE department offices.

Towards an evolving critical consciousness in coaching research: The physical pedagogic bricolage - A commentary

On a first reading of this article, one is struck by the complexity of language the authors use. Those of us who write in the social sciences and cultural studies are torn between the tenets of parsimony as present in the discourses of the natural sciences and the dangers of undertheorising our work. One assumes that there is a point that would be a happy medium. Finding that point often seems to be elusive. That said, I find the idea of linguistic sophistication to be appealing and in this sense the authors here have attempted to introduce new language into the world of sports coaching research through a process of reconceptualisation.

An eroding social justice agenda: The case of physical education and health edu-business in schools

In this paper we draw on current research to explore notions of a socially just Health and Physical Education (HPE), in light of claims that a neoliberal globalisation promotes markets over the states, and a new individualism that privileges self-interest over the collective good. We also invite readers to consider United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s ambition for PE in light of preliminary findings from an Australian led research project exploring national and international patterns of outsourcing HPE curricula. Data were sourced from this international research project through a mixed method approach. Each external provider engaged in four phases of research activity: (a) Web-audits, (b) Interviews with external providers, (c) Network diagrams, and (d) School partner interviews and observations. Results We use these data to pose what we believe to be three emerging lines of inquiry and challenge for a socially just school HPE within neoliberal times. In particular our data indicates that the marketization of school HPE is strengthening an emphasis on individual responsibility for personal health, elevating expectations that schools and teachers will “fill the welfare gap” and finally, influencing the nature and purchase of educative HPE programs in schools. The apparent proliferation of external providers of health work, HPE resources and services reflects the rise and pervasiveness of neoliberalism in education. We conclude that this global HPE landscape warrants attention to investigate the extent to which external providers’ resources are compatible with schooling’s educative and inclusive mandates.