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  • Ce înseamnă ALTFEL în Școala Altfel?

    Sorana Pogăcean
    25/04/2019
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2019/04/25/ce-inseamna-altfel-in-scoala-altfel.html
    Education
    We, at “Noi Orizonturi” Foundation, have different programs, we train different teachers and we want a different future for Romanian children. We consider ourselves a different organization, but it is difficult to determine in observable and measurable terms how different (Romanian equivalent of altfel) looks like. Probably, that’s why we empathized very well with the situation of the schools that organize Școala Altfel – a concept-program that sounds interesting, right? But what does it mean? The aim of this paper is to define more clearly how the success of such a project looks and what efforts are needed in order to get there.
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  • Creativitatea poate aduce mai multă bucurie în educație? Cum? Pentru cine? Cu ce impact?

    Larisa Popescu, Alexandra Zegrean
    25/04/2019
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2019/04/25/creativitatea-poate-aduce-mai-multa-bucurie-in-educatie-cum-pentru-cine-cu-ce-impact.html#orcid
    Education
    This article responds to the question Can creativity bring more joy in education? through a practical experience – a case study – the implementation of Revista Creativ la Sat project. The project was developed between March and October 2018 and it was co-financed by AFCN (The Administration of the National Cultural Fund). Revista Creativ la Sat was also presented during the sixth edition of the ALLS event – Romanian International Conference for Research and Education.
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  • Sovereignty and Jurisdiction in Space Law

    Stoica Cristinel Popa
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/sovereignty-and-jurisdiction-in-space-law.html
    Research
    This memo analyses the issues of sovereignty and jurisdiction in outer space. The first part briefly reviews the evolution of space exploration and why it became necessary to discuss sovereignty and jurisdiction in space. The second part examines the issues of sovereignty and jurisdiction in outer space as currently defined by international laws and treaties. The third part provides a critique of the current treaties on outer space, whether they provide adequate incentives for protection, but at the same time whether they provide any incentive for the continuation of exploration. Lastly, part four provides a number of recommendations on space law that can lead to a better outcome for humanity.
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  • Fighting Academic Plagiarism in Romania

    Cristina-Elena Costiniuc
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/fighting-academic-plagiarism-in-romania.html
    Research
    Plagiarism is one of the most debated subjects in Romanian society. While most of the attention is on politicians, the subject has had a major impact on the academic environment and it has led to important changes in how we view academic integrity today. The aim of the present paper is to list both the progress we have made as well as the challenges we still need to face.
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  • O resursă on-line indispensabilă pentru cercetarea lingvistică

    Adina Dragomirescu
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/o-resursa-on-line-indispensabila-pentru-cercetarea-lingvistica.html
    Research
    This paper focuses on an extremely important on-line resource for linguistic research and teaching, the World Atlas of Language Structures (wals.info). The paper summarizes the main types of information available with this tool and exemplifies the manners in which it can be used.
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  • Transformarea digitală – provocare, risc sau oportunitate?

    Alexandru Roja
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/transformarea-digitala-provocare-risc-sau-oportunitate.html#orcid
    Research
    The aims of this paper are to analyze the most important trends in digital transformation, the influences that it brings into different areas of our lives and the associations that fundament the digital change.
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  • Eu învăț, tu înveți … Care este impactul tehnologiilor digitale asupra învățării?

    Anca Popovici
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/eu-invat-tu-inveti-care-este-impactul-tehnologiilor-digitale-asupra-invatarii.html
    Education
    The article focuses on three key messages: (1) learning is a natural process; (2) authentic learning is a process that generates positive emotions, satisfaction, and self-esteem; (3) the use of digital technologies influences the dynamics of the learning process.
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  • Caracterul și succesul academic la copii

    Liliana Hadji
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/caracterul-si-succesul-academic-la-copii.html
    Education
    This interview paper aims to provide educators and parents with an answer to the question on how we can support children to be more prepared for the future. The text will describe the endeavour of the character lab concept and its applicability in Romania. Readers will attain valuable tools that can be later applied in the education process of the children they interact with.
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  • Forma FĂRĂ fond, absența insuficientelor forme CU fond. Literatura de leadership în Educație. Studiu de caz

    Marian Staș
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/forma-fara-fond-absenta-insuficientelor-forme-cu-fond-literatura-de-leadership-in-educatie-studiu-de-caz.html
    Education
    This paper is an argument about the necessity and the importance of leadership literature in Education. The study case focuses on the present situation of Romania.
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  • Change Doesn’t Happen at the Top as Much as It Happens at the Bottom

    Alexandra Anton
    25/03/2018
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2018/03/25/change-doesnt-happen-at-the-top-as-much-as-it-happens-at-the-bottom.html
    Education
    The proceeding shows the fresh perspective that Yuppy Koti Centre brings into the classic Romanian school landscape, inspired by the Finnish education. It presents three key aspects that have already implemented and were of big success at this education centre. The author strongly believes that anyone in any context can use these as guidelines.
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  • Matematica românească – de la olimpiade la cercetarea de vârf

    Radu Gologan
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/matematica-romaneasca-de-la-olimpiade-la-cercetarea-de-varf.html
    Education
    We discuss the impact of School Mathematics Competitions on the development of mathematical research, considering the example of the history of the Romanian mathematical school.
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  • Fabrica de Experimente

    Alexandra Butmălai, Andreea Chis
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/fabrica-de-experimente.html
    Education
    Education is nowadays one of the most sensitive subjects. What happens when 20 high school students decide to make steps towards creating that practical and updated education system we all crave for? The Experiments Factory is a startup based on social entrepreneurship that aims to make science comprehensible and fun. Not only has it done experiments shows with over 2,000 kids, but also launched an experiment kit for families after a crowdfunding campaign.
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  • Metode de învățare de la 2 la 99 de ani

    Andreia Petcu
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/metode-de-invatare-de-la-2-la-99-de-ani.html
    Education
    Traditional learning methods are lately enriched alternative methods to increase performance and to simultaneously develop multiple skills. In this article, I want to present a series of practical methods that we have developed and applied lately for early learning for knowledge sciences. At the same time we want to highlight the role of museums and science centers in learning from 2 to 99 years and the benefit of learning by teaching method.
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  • Transformarea digitală. De la inteligență artificială la calculatoare cognitive

    Alexandru Roja
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/transformarea-digitala-de-la-inteligenta-artificiala-la-calculatoare-cognitive.html
    Research
    The aims of this paper are to identify the most important trends in information technology like virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence and to explain the impact of these new technologies on the educational processes. The paper explains the benefits and the threats of technological changes in terms of economy, society and education and the impact of these changes on the way in which we will access and use information in the learning processes in near future.
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  • Aspects regarding cell specialization

    Vlad Arimia
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/aspects-regarding-cell-specialization.html
    Research
    The aim of this paper is to suggest a theoretical model for cell specialization. We postulated that the specialization is acquired through two fundamental mechanisms: Differentiation (which shapes the structure of the cell); Activation (which determines the cell to start functioning). A special kind of activation process is the “Brain Activation” process, as the function of the brain is not solely generating electrical impulses, but also mental processes.
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  • Medicine as a paradigm shift

    Oana Săndulescu, Mihai Săndulescu
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/medicine-as-a-paradigm-shift.html
    Research
    Research in itself is not only a paradigm, but a paradigm shift at the same time, as each new piece of information has the potential of completely reshaping the way we see the world. But this can only happen by gaining access to multiple information sources and listening to different opinions, from scientists with different backgrounds, who share the same work and research ethics. And when it comes to medical publications, this can only be achieved through peer-review.
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  • It’s the educational system, isn’t it?

    Simona Diaconu
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/its-the-educational-system-isnt-it.html
    Education
    The Romanian education has always been a controversial subject. Since I have knowledge of myself, the majority of the things I have heard about it in the media were focused on its weaknesses: the failures of many high school students at their final exams and the innocent students paying for the frustrations of the unsatisfied and poorly paid teachers. Before leaving to the United States I could also have listed many problems related to this educational system, such as the teachers, and the big amount of information expected to be learned, or too less training for the national team representing Romania at the International Mathematical Olympiad. However, switching to such a different educational system as it is the American system and being in touch with other ones such as the Brazilian one, I have realized that many of the aspects of the Romanian education that I used to consider disadvantageous were not necessarily detrimental. The truth is that the Romanian school manages to create people who can handle not only situations that appear in the textbooks. The competition that exists at all times makes it clear that, for better or worse, someone will win and other one will lose. Not everything in life is sunshine and rainbows and that’s probably the most important lesson that I’ve learned in Romania, though I have become aware of it only after going abroad.
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  • Reach Higher in Higher Education: What Romania Can Learn from the US Example?

    Sebastian I. Burduja
    15/03/2017
    https://researchandeducation.ro/2017/03/15/reach-higher-in-higher-education-what-romania-can-learn-from-the-us-example.html
    Education
    This article presents a personal account of good higher-education practices in America, as experienced at Harvard and Stanford. Key-scholars and decision-makers in Romania may consider replicating and/or adapting these elements to the local context. The analysis focuses on seven prominent features of the US model: student-centered community; ethics and value-based curriculum; skills for success; alumni networks; career support; monitoring and evaluation systems; and making a difference. The final section concludes, putting forth several recommendations on what Romania could learn from the US model.
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