The paradigm of design must drastically change to promote sustainable social development that considers not only economic growth but also human well-being and environmental sustainability. Some scholars argue that the central paradigm of design should focus more on the societal perspective. This article refers to such a socially oriented design…

This program(me) profile describes the development of embedded writing instruction within a Scottish initial teacher education course: the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). This programme is the main entry route into primary and secondary school teaching in Scotland, where all teaching is a university-degreed profession. This…

Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) -- virtual accounts in which individuals accumulate training rights over time -- are gaining renewed momentum as a means of placing individuals at the centre of lifelong learning. Yet, establishing ILAs is a resource-intensive process that requires strategic planning, sustained investment and ongoing refinement.…