- June 1, 2019
- Education, HigherEd Theory & Praxis, Humanities, Interviews, Psychology, Social Philosophy, University
This not a standard interview but rather a master class on life and society from the educational, sociological and cultural prism. It’s an hour of conversation with a humanist. Interview by José Luis Jiménez, Diario ABC – Spain Behind his deep and serene tone of voice Miguel Ángel Escotet hides a life dedicated to university education and […]
Teaching Beyond the Transmission of Knowledge
- September 1, 2018
- Education, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education, Learning, Psychology, Social Philosophy
«Teaching to the test at the expense of teaching to the heart is wrong and reduces education to a very superficial acquisition of knowledge and values. Standardized testing for measuring knowledge, skills and attitudes goes against learning styles and individual differences.» «One of the most important rules of teaching is to preach by example. Are […]
Affective Competencies That Students Do Not Systematically Learn
- October 10, 2017
- Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theory, Learning, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Philosophy
All affective variables or domains must be stimulated from the earliest pre-school age. Otherwise it is a very difficult, almost impossible, task for high school and the university. However, at any age, the world of feeling is always open to exploration and individual growth. If this has not been achieved at the previous levels of […]