Accessible Tourism and Compliance

The concept of Accessible Tourism recognises that tourism is for everyone and, therefore, everyone should be able to enjoy tourism products and services. This concept not only translates into benefits for tourists, as it provides an improvement in the quality of life of the local population, who benefits from the creation of improved accessibility conditions. Promoting accessibility is a fundamental condition for the full exercise of citizenship rights enshrined in the Portuguese Constitution. Although there is growing awareness of the need to make spaces more accessible, translated into compliance with European guidelines and legal standards, there are still numerous gaps and examples of exclusion. The measures which are necessary to guarantee the enforcement of rights can be operationalised based on examples of good practices. In this sense, this paper analyses good practices of inclusion implemented in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Even though these measures promote inclusion, it is still verified that they are insufficient to respond to the needs of citizens with disabilities, limitations or incapacity. Even so, it should be noted that Madeira has been increasingly strengthening its offer as an accessible destination, in order to boost demand for the region as an inclusive destination.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education and Active Learning Methodologies - A Case Study

Purpose – The aim of this study is to obtain a broader knowledge of innovative pedagogical practices in higher education, by analysing the particular case of the Higher Institute of Administration and Languages (ISAL). The literature review reveals a gap in this scientific field, and filling this gap is as imperative as the need to articulate higher education with the Students’ Profile by the End of Compulsory Schooling. Design/methodology/approach – This research adopts a qualitative methodological approach, in order to analyse the students and teachers’ perceptions of the active learning methodologies implemented at ISAL. Data were collected from a closed-ended questionnaire, aimed at a population composed of students and teachers. Findings – The literature review reveals a gap in this scientific field, particularly in Portugal. Filling this gap is as imperative as the need to articulate higher education with the Students’ Profile by the End of Compulsory Schooling. Practical implications – With the adoption of this methodological approach, this research intends to verify not only whether the innovative pedagogical practices addressed in the literature review are implemented in this institution, but also to identify obstacles to their implementation. With regard to the results, several pedagogical innovation practices are already implemented, even though some limitations to their implementation are identified. Originality/value – This research allows identifying indicators that are essential to outline an intervention plan in the pedagogical practices implemented at ISAL or other higher education institutions and contributes to assessing the current state of pedagogical practices in higher education.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A IMPORTÂNCIA DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE PROGRAMAS DE COMPLIANCE NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR

A partir da implementação do Processo de Bolonha, as universidades europeias enfrentaram uma mudança paradigmática que procurou satisfazer as exigências de uma sociedade cada vez mais informada, a evolução do conhecimento científico e tecnológico, e os desafios da empregabilidade. O próprio perfil de gestão das instituições de ensino sofreu alterações, reconhecendo a importância de implementar programas de compliance que conduzam a uma cultura de ética, transparência, equidade e responsabilização que deve ser cultivada por todos aqueles que fazem parte do sistema de ensino. Tratando-se o ensino privado de um sector extremamente competitivo e regulado, a implementação de tais programas revela-se ainda mais decisivo. É neste contexto que o presente artigo se insere, partindo da análise de um estudo de caso de uma instituição de ensino superior privada, o Instituto Superior de Administração e Línguas (ISAL). Assim, pretende-se analisar de que forma esta instituição combate práticas e condutas antiéticas no processo de ensino e na investigação científica, e como cultiva uma cultura de integridade e qualidade. Nos últimos anos, estas questões têm vindo a assumir particular relevância para as instituições de ensino superior e, como tal, carecem de profunda investigação científica