- Volume 11, Number 3 (2023)
MORAL COMPASS IN DIGITAL ACADEMIA: UNDERSTANDING VALUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION'S ONLINE LEARNING
Sophia Elizabeth Carter
This reflective essay explores the challenges and possibilities of creating learning experiences that benefit our collective future. The author argues that it is critical for educators to take into account the needs of learners and society when designing learning experiences, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for educators in this regard. The author also discusses the potential of technology to support the creation of effective learning experiences
RESHAPING SPACES: MODERN ARCHITECTURE'S DILEMMAS WITHIN SALAZAR'S AUTHORITARIAN GOVERNANCE
Marie Laurent Dubois
This paper examines the emergence of modern architecture in Portugal in the early 1920s. The paper argues that a small number of young architects, trained at the Beaux-Arts, were inspired by the theories of the great European pioneers of modern architecture and experimented with new forms and techniques. The paper begins by discussing the context of Portuguese architecture in the early 20th century, which was dominated by eclecticism and historicism. It then discusses the work of several key architects, including Miguel Nogueira, Carlos Ramos, Francisco Oliveira Ferreira, and Porfirio Pardal Monteiro. The paper concludes by arguing that the work of...
NATURE'S STEWARDS: UNDERSTANDING THE SANTAL TRIBE'S COMMUNAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Kumar Sharma Arvind
The Santal tribe is one of the largest tribal communities in India. They have a deep and abiding connection to nature, which is reflected in their culture, religion, and way of life. Nature is seen as a source of life, sustenance, and spiritual guidance for the Santals. They believe that all living things are interconnected and that humans have a responsibility to protect the natural world. The Santal's holistic approach to nature is a valuable lesson for all of us as we face the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation.