Higher education
General objectives
Rethinking the mission of the university in the 21st century, from an ethical and moral perspective.
Identify the dimensions that make up the moral personality and ethical competencies of contemporary university students.
Design and develop pedagogical proposals to foster ethical competencies at the university, and evaluate them in different settings and contexts of university teaching.
Analyze the impact of this learning based on the University's social responsibility and commitment.
Descriptors
Identities and university life
Ethical competence in bachelor's and master's degrees
Ethics and teacher training
Research Team
Coordinator
Amelia Tey Teijón
Group members
Francisco Esteban
Miquel Martínez
Maria Rosa Buxarrais
Research
“The formation of the character of teachers and teachers: analysis of the status of the question, application and evaluation of a training program based on cultural moments for the students of Primary Education” ARMIF (2014ARMIF00015)
Publications
Martínez, M. (2016). Initial teacher training: A shared responsibility. Bordón, 68(2), 9-16. ISSN: 0210-5934
Esteban, R.; Buxarrais, MR; Mellen, T. (2013): What do University Teachers Think about the Teaching in Ethics and Citizenship in the European Higher Education Area? New Educational Review Vol. 32. Nº2, 313 -323.
Esteban, F. (2004). Excellent professionals and committed citizens: a change of perspective from the university perspective. Bilbao, Descleé de Brouwer.
Esteban, F., Buxarrais, M.R. (2012). Ethical learning and university education. Beyond chance. Journal of Educational Theory. University of Salamanca.
Martínez, M., Buxarrais, M.R., & Esteban, F. (2002). The university as a space for ethical learning. Ibero-American Journal of Education, No. 29, 17-44.