All in search of the happiness economy
If Taylorism saw workers as cogs, other visions have humanized them. Some have even reflected on the notion that workplaces should foster happiness in employees. A good idea at first, but it can quickly go awry when it becomes a guilt trip for any negative emotion experienced by an individual.
Is translanguaging a valid pedagogical model?
Learning another language in a context where its use is a minority is not easy. Whether it is Welsh in Britain, Basque in Spain or French in Canada, the courses given do not necessarily lead to greater use of the language. What if mainstream language was used in learning rather than immersion?
Learning together: the feeling of collective efficiency
Learning together builds a sense of collective efficacy. Solve problems with confidence and trust.
The value of investment funds for higher education
More and more investors are looking at private schools, particularly business schools. Indeed, whether as funders or even owners of institutions, funds are preparing their successors in the financial sector. With all the ethical questions that this raises...
Transhumanity of language: Who am I talking to?
Transhumanism and language, are they compatible? Can we converse with an AI as we converse with a human? Can the machine speak our language? Can we talk about myth or reality?