humanizing language learning materials helps language teachers to design activities that are linked to learn- ers’ lives and experiences. this can result in higher motivation and engagement in the process of foreign language learning. self-determination theory-based instruction enhances learners’ engagement and motiva- tion through supporting the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competen...

This article traces the transformative paradigm shift in the theory and practice of personal change. Within a decade, new conceptual models, analytic methodologies and modes of treatment were created. Treatments were altered in the content, locus, and agents of change. This enterprising period also witnessed a sweeping shift in the public acceptance of behaviorally oriented treatments. The pres...

The Janki foundation is a UK based charity focusing on spirituality and health. Its modular training programme ‘Values in Healthcare – a spiritual approach’ explores healthcare professionals’ understanding of spirituality and personal values, and how these relate to their professional lives. Such an approach promotes self awareness and examination of core values, and helps combat the stress and...

introduction: over the past 30 years, recognizing the need and importance of training residents in teaching skills has resulted in several resident-as-teacher programs. the purpose of this study was to explore the impact of this teaching initiative and investigate the improvement in residents’ teaching skills through evaluating their satisfaction and perceived effectiveness as well as assessing...

The emerging concept of responsible research and innovation (RRI) in some ways always relates to sustainability. In the transition towards sustainability, authors need build responsibility for both society environment higher education management education. Non-formal approaches learning provide an opportunity transform a student’s ‘head, heart hand’, including at social level as well. This pape...

(Fam Med 2006;38(7):466-8.) The first emotion that I try to conjure up and feel deeply every morning is gratitude. I may wake thinking I need to do this or that, I may let a little panic or annoyance creep in once in awhile, but I consciously push it out of my mind to make room for gratitude. Crisis or no crisis, I still believe that it is a deep honor and privilege to do the work of family med...

The neuroscience literature supports the idea that spiritual transformation is a powerful behavioral and cognitive change process involving fundamental alterations in the sense of self. Brain regions that are known to mediate the sense of self are activated during religious experiences that in turn underwrite spiritual transformation. Because religious experiences are fundamental to spiritual t...

Accurately assessing the quality of one’s work is a crucial skill for professional designers and design students alike. This paper describes teaching materials that help students self-assess their work in a design course at a large university in the US. Using these materials, students have been successful in evaluating themselves—in 69% of all weekly student submissions, self-assessed scores ma...

This study investigated the impact of transformative instructional approach in speaking on EFL learners' motivations to speak. To this end, a total 62 English as foreign language (EFL) male and female learner institute Iran participated study. The took over period two months classroom setting. Participants were exposed their motivation was investigate following relevant practices. adopted mixed...