2022
Authors
Almeida, F; Buzady, Z;
Publication
TECHNOLOGY PEDAGOGY AND EDUCATION
Abstract
Traditionally, serious games have been used in the development of hard skills, particularly in technical areas such as health, engineering, defence or the environment. However, they can also be applied in the assessment and development of soft skills, which are increasingly key competencies for an individual in the twenty-first century. In this sense, this study proposes the adoption of the FLIGBY serious game in a higher education institution to evaluate and develop students' skills in this field. The findings indicate a large correspondence between the soft skills fundamental to the twenty-first century and the assessment dimensions recorded by the game. Furthermore, the findings reveal that FLIGBY can be used primarily to develop skills in dimensions such as leadership, conflict management, diplomacy and emotional intelligence. These findings are relevant for higher education institutions that intend to include and foster the development of soft skills competencies in their curricula.
2023
Authors
Almeida, F; Morais, J;
Publication
JOURNAL OF EDUCATION-US
Abstract
This study aims to explore how higher education institutions respond to the challenge of incorporating soft skills into their curricula. It employs a mixed-methods approach in which the quantitative analysis of the disciplines addressing this issue is complemented by a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with four higher education institutions in Portugal. The findings indicate that although the number of subjects specifically addressing soft skills is small, there is a growing concern to incorporate soft skills in pedagogical and evaluation methodologies in each course. Several challenges, good practices, and future perspectives are also explored in this work.
2023
Authors
Almeida, F; Oliveira, JM;
Publication
International Journal of Business Innovation and Research
Abstract
This study explores the role of talent in the processes of innovation, intrapreneurship, and internationalisation of startups. For this purpose, an empirical study was conducted with 226 Portuguese startups, and the impact of these components was analysed using the structural equation model. The findings indicate that talent attraction, development, and retention practices have a positive impact on innovation. However, the same correlation was not verified for intrapreneurship practices. Furthermore, both innovation and intrapreneurship are two determining elements in startups’ internationalisation activities. This study offers pertinent contributions to the establishment of policies to support the internationalisation processes of startups, in which talent management emerges as a determining factor for its sustainable growth. Copyright © 2023 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
2023
Authors
Lopes, SS; Lousã, MD; Almeida, F;
Publication
Fraud Prevention, Confidentiality, and Data Security for Modern Businesses - Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics
Abstract
2023
Authors
Almeida, F;
Publication
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning
Abstract
2023
Authors
Almeida, F; Buzady, Z;
Publication
Journal of Educational Technology Systems
Abstract
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