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Business ethics is a highly discussed and debated subject in today’s corporate and business world... more Business ethics is a highly discussed and debated subject in today’s corporate and business world, as well as in educational and academic circles. There are certain parameters, which influence the extensive level and degree to which ethics has been analyzed by scholars and researchers in recent years, such as globalization, technology, intangible assets, talent management. Meanwhile, organizations that are inclined in performing according to ethical standards, morals, and values, have recognized the importance and significance that ethical procedures and policies are communicated and practiced throughout the entire organization, while at the same time becoming a priority for the administration of the organization. Organizational and educational leadership is responsible for practices such as creating the foundations for the resourceful and ethical performance of the business. It is one of the most powerful and important aspects of human activities in organizations. Given that leader...
The International Journal of Progressive Education, 2020
Many definitions and theories of leadership focus on the innate traits that leaders must possess ... more Many definitions and theories of leadership focus on the innate traits that leaders must possess from birth, others on the characteristics acquired throughout adult life and the processes the individual is exposed to. It is also widely believed that leadership is solely exercised at positions of higher authority in institutions and organizations. Students who are sufficiently fortunate, are exposed to leadership practices during their formal higher and academia education, yet the plethora of leadership educational programs available globally have limited adaptation and applicability to real-world cases, as well as limited foundations and preparation of the prospective leaders for the societies of the future and community needs. Leadership entails essential elements based on awareness; historical awareness, awareness of self and others, awareness of logical distinctions, and awareness of one’s capacity for discrimination (Barrow, 1981). These features are necessary for students to b...
Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
Leadership is a field studied considerably since ancient years. Leadership scholars concentrate o... more Leadership is a field studied considerably since ancient years. Leadership scholars concentrate on the innate traits that born leaders have, while others focus on the traits attained throughout a person's life. Another common notion is that mainly individuals in higher positions in organizations practice leadership. Although students of leadership mainly study it during their university years, the plethora of leadership educational programs often teach on a theoretical basis leading to partial application to real-world cases. Recent research has surfaced the need to enrich primary and secondary education and curricula with instructional methodologies, which instill leadership qualities to students, like ethos, empathy, and compassion, while providing students with skills and capabilities essential to develop effective leaders of tomorrow. Additionally, educating young students to become accountable, compassionate, and kind while enriching their learning with service mindedness a...
Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
The intention of this chapter is to demonstrate the implementation of the innovative instructiona... more The intention of this chapter is to demonstrate the implementation of the innovative instructional i2Flex methodology in Elementary School, Middle School, and High School classes for young EFL, ESL, and Foreign Language learners. Within a conceptual framework consisting of the ACS educational philosophy, reference features of foreign language teaching and the terminological definition of i2Flex, the three authors will outline a detailed explanation of their methodological and educational procedures, translating the i2Flex into practice in their foreign language classes. In a common conclusion of the three study cases, the authors will critically evaluate their experiences in their classrooms and the learning outcomes. They will then give insights and recommendations on how to consolidate the mutual symbiosis between face-to-face and flexible guided student learning supported by technology, guided towards independent and inquiry based student learning, in order to create a long-term,...
International Journal of Progressive Education
Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education
Teachers engaging in the i2Flex teaching methodology employ constructivism-based media in order t... more Teachers engaging in the i2Flex teaching methodology employ constructivism-based media in order to update their practices according to the students' changing needs with reference to their education. As a result, students are more eager to learn in a positive environment, and more likely to reach their potential which leads to higher academic performance levels. The authors present and discuss the i2Flex instructional methodology as they implemented it in Middle School Classes for young EFL and Foreign Language learners. Students are active participants of the process. The teacher changes hats from being the instructor in the limited sense of the direct instructor in a teacher centered classroom environment, to being an effective facilitator of the process of education, eventually. The lesson plans change, the media through which they will be delivered also change to be adding to, or even omitting at times, the traditional textbook.
International Journal of Progressive Education, Oct 17, 2018
Business ethics is a highly discussed and debated subject in today’s corporate and business world... more Business ethics is a highly discussed and debated subject in today’s corporate and business world, as well as in educational and academic circles. There are certain parameters, which influence the extensive level and degree to which ethics has been analyzed by scholars and researchers in recent years, such as globalization, technology, intangible assets, talent management. Meanwhile, organizations that are inclined in performing according to ethical standards, morals, and values, have recognized the importance and significance that ethical procedures and policies are communicated and practiced throughout the entire organization, while at the same time becoming a priority for the administration of the organization. Organizational and educational leadership is responsible for practices such as creating the foundations for the resourceful and ethical performance of the business. It is one of the most powerful and important aspects of human activities in organizations. Given that leader...
The International Journal of Progressive Education, 2020
Many definitions and theories of leadership focus on the innate traits that leaders must possess ... more Many definitions and theories of leadership focus on the innate traits that leaders must possess from birth, others on the characteristics acquired throughout adult life and the processes the individual is exposed to. It is also widely believed that leadership is solely exercised at positions of higher authority in institutions and organizations. Students who are sufficiently fortunate, are exposed to leadership practices during their formal higher and academia education, yet the plethora of leadership educational programs available globally have limited adaptation and applicability to real-world cases, as well as limited foundations and preparation of the prospective leaders for the societies of the future and community needs. Leadership entails essential elements based on awareness; historical awareness, awareness of self and others, awareness of logical distinctions, and awareness of one’s capacity for discrimination (Barrow, 1981). These features are necessary for students to b...
Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
Leadership is a field studied considerably since ancient years. Leadership scholars concentrate o... more Leadership is a field studied considerably since ancient years. Leadership scholars concentrate on the innate traits that born leaders have, while others focus on the traits attained throughout a person's life. Another common notion is that mainly individuals in higher positions in organizations practice leadership. Although students of leadership mainly study it during their university years, the plethora of leadership educational programs often teach on a theoretical basis leading to partial application to real-world cases. Recent research has surfaced the need to enrich primary and secondary education and curricula with instructional methodologies, which instill leadership qualities to students, like ethos, empathy, and compassion, while providing students with skills and capabilities essential to develop effective leaders of tomorrow. Additionally, educating young students to become accountable, compassionate, and kind while enriching their learning with service mindedness a...
Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
The intention of this chapter is to demonstrate the implementation of the innovative instructiona... more The intention of this chapter is to demonstrate the implementation of the innovative instructional i2Flex methodology in Elementary School, Middle School, and High School classes for young EFL, ESL, and Foreign Language learners. Within a conceptual framework consisting of the ACS educational philosophy, reference features of foreign language teaching and the terminological definition of i2Flex, the three authors will outline a detailed explanation of their methodological and educational procedures, translating the i2Flex into practice in their foreign language classes. In a common conclusion of the three study cases, the authors will critically evaluate their experiences in their classrooms and the learning outcomes. They will then give insights and recommendations on how to consolidate the mutual symbiosis between face-to-face and flexible guided student learning supported by technology, guided towards independent and inquiry based student learning, in order to create a long-term,...
International Journal of Progressive Education
Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education
Teachers engaging in the i2Flex teaching methodology employ constructivism-based media in order t... more Teachers engaging in the i2Flex teaching methodology employ constructivism-based media in order to update their practices according to the students' changing needs with reference to their education. As a result, students are more eager to learn in a positive environment, and more likely to reach their potential which leads to higher academic performance levels. The authors present and discuss the i2Flex instructional methodology as they implemented it in Middle School Classes for young EFL and Foreign Language learners. Students are active participants of the process. The teacher changes hats from being the instructor in the limited sense of the direct instructor in a teacher centered classroom environment, to being an effective facilitator of the process of education, eventually. The lesson plans change, the media through which they will be delivered also change to be adding to, or even omitting at times, the traditional textbook.
International Journal of Progressive Education, Oct 17, 2018