The New Role of 'Host Countries' Played by Traditional Countries of Emigration: The Experience of Italy

The objective of this article is to argue that in order to successfully address the issue of integration of migrants, both voluntary and involuntary, countries need to abandon concepts of nation-state and nationalism and embrace policies of multiculturalism and active citizenship. The article specifically deals with new immigrant-receiving countries and provides the example of Italy where new policies have been adopted to deal with the integration of newcomers. Despite these efforts, hurdles are still present in the Italian immigration system. Nonetheless, it must be acknowledged that the approach espoused by Italy towards immigration is positive in that it favours integration without total assimilation. The Italian approach reflects the multiculturalism policy framework adopted by Canada, which in the opinion of this author is still the most successful policy model in addressing issues of integration and diversity.Le but de cet article est de proposer que si les états veulent pouvoir gérer avec succès la question de l'intégration d'immigrants, volontaires et non-volontaires, ils doivent abandonner les concepts d'état nation et de nationalisme et adopter résolument des politiques de multiculturalisme et de citoyenneté active. L'article traite spécifiquement du cas de nouveaux pays d'accueil des immigrants, et fournit l'exemple de l'Italie où de nouvelles politiques ont été adoptées pour s'occuper de l'intégration de nouveaux arrivés. En dépit de ces efforts, il reste encore des obstacles dans le système italien d'immigration. On doit cependant reconnaître que l'approche adoptée par l'Italie vis-à-vis de la question de l'immigration est positive en ce qu'elle favorise l'intégration sans toutefois aller jusqu'à l'assimilation totale. L'approche italienne reflète la politique-cadre multi-culturelle adoptée par le Canada, qui reste toujours, selon l'auteur, le modèle de politique ayant le plus de succès pour s'adresser aux questions d'intégration et de diversité

Mapping Trends in Pedagogical Approaches and Learning Technologies: Perspectives from the Canadian, International, and Military Education Contexts

Increased technological advances, coupled with new learners’ needs, have created new realities for higher education contexts. This study explored and mapped trends in pedagogical approaches and learning technologies in postsecondary education and identified how these innovations are affecting teaching and learning practices in higher education settings, particularly for the Canadian Armed Forces education system. A qualitative research methodology was employed including a comprehensive review of Canadian and international literature, an environmental scan of Canadian Armed Forces educational institutions, and consultations with experts and practitioners in the field of military education. The research findings shed light on trends in pedagogies and learning technologies in higher education as well as on the presence of these trends in the military educational system. In addition, the findings consider the necessity for a corresponding level of preparedness to meet the needs of diverse learners in the future. This study informs both the field of higher education and the field of military education.   Associé aux nouveaux besoins des apprenants, le progrès technologique est à l’origine de nouvelles réalités dans le contexte de l’enseignement supérieur. Cette étude a relevé, puis analysé, les tendances des approches pédagogiques et des technologies d’apprentissage en matière d’enseignement supérieur, pour ensuite reconnaître les façons dont ces innovations influencent les pratiques d’enseignement et d’apprentissage dans des contextes d’enseignement supérieur, en particulier dans le système d’éducation des Forces armées canadiennes. Une approche qualitative a été utilisée pour effectuer un examen complet de la littérature canadienne et internationale, une analyse de l’environnement des établissements d’enseignement des Forces armées canadiennes, et des consultations avec des experts et praticiens dans le domaine de l’éducation militaire. Les résultats de la recherche éclairent sur les tendances en pédagogie et en technologies d’apprentissage dans le domaine de l’enseignement supérieur, ainsi que sur la présence de ces tendances dans le système d’éducation militaire. En outre, ces résultats examinent la nécessité de préparer de façon équivalente les Forces armées canadiennes à répondre aux besoins futurs de divers apprenants. Cette étude s’applique donc tant au domaine de l’enseignement supérieur qu’à celui de l’éducation militaire.&nbsp

50 Years of the CIESC - Looking Back and Envisioning Forward: Reflections from Past-Presidents

This paper stems from the panel of past Presidents of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIESC) that was part of the 2017 conference of the CIESC. The theme of the panel was “Looking Back, Visioning Forward: The Promise of Comparative and International Education” and the panelists were asked to present their perspectives based on their experiences as past Presidents of the Society. Their reflections were gathered to create this combined piece, in order to capture their insights on the past, present and future of comparative and international education

Embracing Indigenous culture in military organizations: the experience of Māori in the New Zealand military

This article builds on a 2007 research on Indigenous peoples in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) which identified best practices from New Zealand that Canada could draw upon to enhance participation of Indigenous peoples within the Canadian Armed Forces. Using organizational culture theory as a conceptual framework, this article further investigates the main approaches and practices that have enabled a positive partnership with Māori and the successful inclusion of Māori culture in the NZDF. Specifically, the paper investigates the mechanisms used by the NZDF and the internal and external environments of the organization supporting the participation of Indigenous groups in the New Zealand military. The discussion explores ways in which Indigenous practices and customs can be incorporated into other military systems and protocols.  The paper concludes that, among military organizations, the NZDF is a leader in transforming the organizational culture by enabling the organization to embrace Indigenous culture and empowering Indigenous members within their ranks.