Raising awareness on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Lego Serious Play (LSP)

[EN] In September 2015, world leaders agreed on a new sustainable development agenda based on a set of global goals aimed at eradicating poverty, ensuring planet protection and guaranteeing prosperity for future generations (Stafford-Smith et al., 2017). Since then, the education sector has played a fundamental role, not only raising awareness among young people about the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but also promoting innovative ideas around sustainability (Owens, 2017). SDGs implementation needs of business actors rethinking their understanding of economic growth, taking into consideration not only economic aspects but also social and ecological concerns (Crespo et al., 2017). Thus, the traditional paradigm based on continuous economic expansions needs to adopt a triple bottom line perspective (Slaper and Hall, 2011). In this context, it is remarkable to bring economic and business students closer to the importance of SDGs, involving them in the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. For this purpose, a LEGO Serious Play (LSP) workshop is held to envision a more sustainable tomorrow and collectively reflect on the main challenges of our society from the business perspective (Kristiansen and Rasmussen, 2014). LSP is an unconventional methodology based on brick-building and metaphoric storytelling. It involves kinesthetic learning given that participants are asked to build metaphoric structures with Lego bricks that respond to a challenge raised by the instructor. This hands-on methodology is often accompanied by facilitated reflection, becoming a language for emotional content and promoting discussion around complex issues (Peabody and Noyes, 2017). The workshop started with an introduction to LSP for students to familiarize themselves with its dynamics. Then, a challenge related to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was raised by the instructors who accompanied students through the process of strategic thinking. The last part of the workshop was devoted to sharing ideas and reflections among participants, both regarding the designed prototypes and the potential of LSP for developing new ideas. This last phase was developed firstly within the different work groups and, after, with the broader group so that participants could receive the feedback of their fellows before presenting the prototypes to all participants. To analyze the results of this innovative education project, we conducted a survey among participants about LSP methodology, workshop dynamics and skills acquisition using a Likert scale. The results show how LSP is especially suitable to foster ideation around SDGs since it raises awareness and understanding about how these goals might be integrated into daily business initiatives. It also allows participants to significantly improve their communication and problem-solving skills. This suggests LSP methodology is suitable in higher education contexts as it allows students to reflect on complex issues through an ideation process where kinesthetic learning plays a crucial role. LSP speeds up the process of finding sustainable solutions and allows unconscious ideas to take shape in 3D. It also helps students to foster self-confidence as well as network with other students, given its socializing nature. All in all, students develop key skills for their professional development.Norat Roig-Tierno wishes to thank Project GV/2019/063, funded by the Generalitat Valenciana, for supporting this research.Sendra Pons, P.; Mas Tur, A.; Roig Tierno, H.; sendra pons (2021). Raising awareness on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Lego Serious Play (LSP). En Proceedings INNODOCT/20. International Conference on Innovation, Documentation and Education. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 19-21. https://doi.org/10.4995/INN2020.2020.11763OCS192

Diseño e instalación de un sistema experimental de medida de la irradiancia solar : evaluación y análisis de la irradiancia solar en Madrid

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Entrevista semiestructurada para la exploración de la violencia sexual sobre las mujeres en la relación de la pareja (EVS)

La violencia sexual en el ámbito de la relación de pareja es un problema grave experimentado por un alto número de mujeres. Sin embargo, es difícil su detección por la ausencia de reconocimiento social. Este tipo de violencia con frecuencia se da ligado a otras formas de maltrato, no obstante observamos que diferentes protocolos de entrevista publicados para explorarla, no la evalúan o lo hacen de forma superficial. Esto se suma al hecho de que algunas de las mujeres que lo sufren no son conscientes del maltrato, ni de la gravedad e impacto real que tiene sobre ellas. Por todo ello, nuestro objetivo es proponer una herramienta de recogida de información sobre la violencia sexual en la pareja, que facilite a las y los profesionales la detección de esta forma de violencia. Para ello, nos hemos basado en una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura científica y profesional y en nuestra propia experiencia. Como resultado presentamos la Entrevista Semiestructurada para la Exploración de la Violencia Sexual sobre las Mujeres en la Relación de Pareja (EVS), esperando que sea de utilidad a las y los profesionales que intervienen con mujeres que son víctimas de malos tratos.Sexual violence in intimate partner context is a serious problem that is experienced by a large number of women. However, its detection is difficult because the absence of social recognition. This kind of violence occurs frequently linked to other abuse types, however we realize that various interview protocols that have been published to explore it, don’t examine it or examine it superficially. In addition, some of women who are abused are not aware of this, neither its gravity nor real impact on themselves. Therefore, our purpose is to create a tool for collecting on information about intimate partner sexual violence and to help professionals in detecting this kind of violence. So, we have relied on a comprehensive review of the scientific and professional literature and our own experience. As a result we present the Entrevista Semiestructurada para la Exploración de la Violencia Sexual sobre las Mujeres en la Relación de Pareja (EVS), we hope to be useful for professionals who work with women who are victims of this abuse

Institutional factors affecting entrepreneurship: A QCA analysis

A country's institutional framework plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, which drives economic growth. Encouraging a minimum level of certainty in ambiguous environments characterized by risk taking is important. Aware of this importance, we analyze the influence of institutional factors on entrepreneurship development. Specifically, we analyze political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, a robust rule of law, the ease of starting a new business, and the ease of obtaining credit. We develop two models to explain the presence and absence of entrepreneurship. To do so, we apply qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) to a sample of 48 countries using data sourced from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and the Global Innovation Index. The results show that the effect of institutional factors on the level of entrepreneurship varies according to the socioeconomic characteristics of each country. They suggest that a wide range of institutional configurations lead to the presence or absence of entrepreneurship. Although entrepreneurship can be found in unfavorable institutional environments, future research should examine how to formalize such environments as a standardized institutional configuration to shift from necessity to opportunity entrepreneurship. Achieving this shift is relevant for innovation and economic development

Emotional well-being of teachers in ICT centres as a factor in educational innovation

Este artículo propone una aproximación a la temática del bienestar emocional del profesorado, analizándolo como un constructo que, junto con otros, contribuye a favorecer el desempeño profesional en los contextos educativos. De una manera más específica, esta contribución identifica algunos elementos de análisis que permiten conocer mejor las bases del bienestar emocional del profesorado; en concreto una serie de dimensiones que han servido para elaborar un cuestionario. En base a esta perspectiva, se establece una relación entre las situaciones de innovación apoyadas en el uso de las TIC y su incidencia en el bienestar emocional del profesorado.This paper proposes an approach to the subject of emotional well-being of teachers, analysing it as a construct that, along with others, helps to foster professional performance in educational contexts. In a more specific way, this contribution identifies some elements of analysis that will allow better knowledge of the bases of emotional well-being of teacher; in particular a number of dimensions that have contributed to develop a questionnaire. Based on this perspective is established a relationship between innovation support in using ICT and impact about emotional well-being of teacher

El bienestar emocional del profesorado en los centros TIC como factor de innovación educativa

This paper proposes an approach to the subject of emotional well-being of teachers, analysing it as a construct that, along with others, helps to foster professional performance in educational contexts. In a more specific way, this contribution identifies some elements of analysis that will allow better knowledge of the bases of emotional well-being of teacher; in particular a number of dimensions that have contributed to develop a questionnaire. Based on this perspective is established a relationship between innovation support in using ICT and impact about emotional well-being of teacher.Este artículo propone una aproximación a la temática del bienestar emocional del profesorado, analizándolo como un constructo que, junto con otros, contribuye a favorecer el desempeño profesional en los contextos educativos. De una manera más específica, esta contribución identifica algunos elementos de análisis que permiten conocer mejor las bases del bienestar emocional del profesorado; en concreto una serie de dimensiones que han servido para elaborar un cuestionario. En base a esta perspectiva, se establece una relación entre las situaciones de innovación apoyadas en el uso de las TIC y su incidencia en el bienestar emocional del profesorado

Educational policies and good practices with ICT in Andalusia region

Esta aportación está vinculada a la difusión de los resultados de un proyecto de investigación titulado “Políticas educativas autonómicas y sus efectos sobre la innovación pedagógica en el uso de las TIC en los centros escolares”, que se ha desarrollado en el marco del Plan Nacional de I+D 2004-2007. El trabajo se centra en el análisis del discurso que explicita las políticas educativas en Andalucía, dirigidas a la incorporación de las TIC en el sistema educativo. El estudio realizado permite, por un lado, conocer y detallar los conceptos implícitos en las mismas respecto a “buenas prácticas” con TIC, innovación educativa con TIC, y usos de las TIC, y por otro, determinar los principales ámbitos de incidencia de la intervención política, así como los programas de incentivación relacionados con la innovación y buenas prácticas con TIC.This contribution is linked to a research project entitled "Education policies and their effects on regional educational innovation in the use of ICT in schools", which has been developed under the National Program Research and Development 2004-2007. The work is focused on discourse analysis about incorporating Andalusian ICT in the educational system. The study allows to understand the concepts involved in the same relation to good practice with ICT education with ICT innovation and ICT use, and to determine the main areas where the political intervention and incentive programs related to innovation and good practice with ICT

Cross‑country diferences in drivers of female necessity entrepreneurship

This paper analyzes the drivers of female necessity entrepreneurship using a sample of 59 countries, with data sourced from the 2018-2019 global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM). It develops a theoretical framework describing how post-secondary education, startup skills, fear of failure, knowing another entrepreneur, entrepreneurial intentions, and hiring expectations act as drivers of female necessity entrepreneurship. Using qualitative comparative analysis, two models are tested to explain the presence and absence of female necessity entrepreneurship. This outcome is measured using the GEM indicator of total early-stage entrepreneurial activit

A comprehensive conceptual and bibliometric study of person-centered methodologies

Person-centered approaches, such as latent profile analysis (LPA) and qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), have gained in popularity in organizational scholarship because of their ability to provide insight into how interrelations between a group of conditions can lead to a particular outcome. Despite the growing acceptance of person-centered approaches in social science research, traditional variable-centered approaches continue to prevail, although their dominance is increasingly questioned. This paper offers in-depth analysis of the current state of QCA and LPA from both a conceptual and a bibliometric perspective. This study thus aims to contextualize the role of person-centered methodologies in organizational scholarship. This aim is important, given the significance of exploring novel approaches to advance knowledge in organizational research. This paper provides scholars with quantifiable and readily comparable information on the use of these emerging but promising methods in organizational studies. Ultimately, this scientific contribution sheds light on the current and prospective applications of person-centered methods in research. Moreover, it offers scholars who are considering applying these methods objective analysis of the scientific production in this area thus far