https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/37752 2026-04-10T06:29:41Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/20189 Title: Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies : Volume 12, Issue 2 Abstract: Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, Volume 12, No. 2 (2007) Description: Contents Include : Public Intellectuals, Radical Democracy and Social Movements: A Book of Interviews by Carmel Borg and Peter Mayo (Book Review) / Michelle Attard Tonna 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/20188 Title: An analysis of equality, legislation, attitudes and values in education : the case of Greece Authors: Vouyoukas, Constantinos A. Abstract: This paper analyses teachers’ attitudes, socio-educational values and educational legislation in Greece, using as starting-point the notion of equality. It seeks to investigate how teachers’ attitudes toward equality relate to the Greek educational legislation and to socio-educational values. The basic hypothesis to be tested is that there are various conflicts between teachers’ attitudes, socio-educational values and educational legislation regarding equality. Teachers try to resolve tensions created within the educational legislation when meeting different pupils’ needs in class. This affects in turn the accommodation of socio-educational values into school practice. It is argued that investigating teachers’ attitudes within the context of socio-educational values and educational policy can: (i) help the state clarify the aims of education in its legislation; and (ii) help teachers in applying a critical-reflective approach on their work. 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/20187 Title: The implications of Lebanese cultural complexities for education Authors: Akl, Linda Abstract: The numerous cultures that exist in Lebanon are in constant conflict. This paper tries to identify the extent to which multiculturalism influences the Lebanese educational system. The paper tries to develop possible solutions to the educational problems created by a multicultural Lebanese society by comparing and contrasting western liberal-secular educational ideologies. The solutions arise from an examination of: (i) the influence of Lebanon’s politico-religious history on the national cultural identity; (ii) the infrastructure of Lebanese schools and universities; (iii) some politico-religious events in Lebanese educational institutions; and (iv) the multilingual society of Lebanon which manifests itself in patterns of social and academic behaviour. 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19987 Title: Understanding student teachers' effectiveness through journals at an English language teaching department : a Turkish university case Authors: Yavuz, Aysun Abstract: This paper focuses on a case study of twelve student teachers’ experiences about ‘Teaching Practice’ through teaching journals in an English Language Teaching (ELT) department in a university in Turkey. Data were analysed qualitatively through eight thematic categories, namely, ‘teaching topic’, ‘teaching techniques’, ‘problems in teaching’, ‘dealing with problems’, ‘successful parts in teaching’, ‘unsuccessful parts in teaching’, ‘changes in the plan’ and ‘possible future change in teaching’. ‘Timing’, ‘classroom management’, ‘giving instructions’ and ‘planning’ are identified as the problematic areas in teaching. The emergent data underline the importance of teacher knowledge, teaching skills and competencies focusing on a more effective school-faculty partnership and effective teacher education. The implications of the study’s findings are discussed at the end of the paper. 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z