New article in Cogent Education

Cubierta revista The article “Work-family balance in times of COVID-19: survey-study”, authored by Maria Rosa Buxarrais (UB), Juan Llanes Ordóñez (UB) and Angelina Sánchez-Martí (UAB) has been recently published in the journal Cogent Education.

Abstract

“The COVID-19 pandemic has led transformative changes worldwide, significantly affecting work-family balance. This cross-sectional survey study conducted during the early stages of the global pandemic (April-to-May 2020) presents findings from a snowball convenience sample of 383 employed adults with children in Spain. It delves into the evolving dynamics of work-family conciliation during confinement. The study findings unveil two distinct family profiles: those grappling with substantial work-family challenges (63.9%) and those experiencing minimal disruptions (36.3%). Noteworthy are the significant gender-related differences, family size, and the perception of personal freedom as pivotal factors shaping these profiles. The current study underscores the urgency of democratizing family life and elevating work-family conciliation as a core element of values education in a post-pandemic world“.

The article is available, free of charge, in the Articles Section.

Examination panel at University of Valencia

On the 5th of October, Dr. Buxarrais was part of the examination panel evaluating Dr. Dra. Victoria Vázquez for the position of tenured lecturer at the University of Valencia. The other members of the examination panel were: Dr. Bernardo Gargallo (University of Valencia), Dr. Gonzalo Jover (Complutense University of Madrid), Dr. Mar Lorenzo (University of Santiago de Compostela) and Dr. Piedad Sahuquillo (University of Valencia).

From left to right: Dr. Gonzalo Jover (UCM), Dr. Mar Lorenzo (USC), Dr. Victoria Vázquez (UV), Dr. Maria Rosa Buxarrais (UB), Dr. Bernardo Gargallo (UV) and Dr. Piedad Sahuquillo (UV).

Maria Rosa Buxarrais at Catalunya Ràdio

On the 2nd of September, Maria Rosa Buxarrais participated in the radio program “El Suplement”, in Catalunya Ràdio, to talk on the topic “El nivell cultural dels futurs mestres està baixant?”. Also in the debate, Cristina Gómez Manso, principal of the Pre-primary and Primary School Estel-Guinardó and Francesc Giménez, Principal of the Secondary Education School “Institut de Gurb”.

Audio of the debate (19m 48):

Link to the site of the program here.

Creation of DIDASKALIA Network on Evaluation of Teaching

On the 18th and 19th of this month of July DIDASKALIA Network on Evaluation of Teaching was created by five universities: University of Barcelona, University of Deusto, University of Navarra, University of the Basque Country and University of Vic-Central University of Catalunya. The aim of this network is to improve teaching and the promotion and encouragement of lecturers.

In those days, meeting at the University of Deusto, the five university participated in two working sessions, sharing their individual situations regarding evaluation of teaching and their challenges in the topic. After identifying common tasks to develop as a network, they agreed other future meetings. One of these meetings, where they will share their first results, will be the conference Investigar la docencia: enseñar y aprender en las disciplinas como objeto de estudio, that will take place on the 20th and 21st of November in Burgos.

Back, left to right: Beatriz Castillo (Univ. of Navarra), Conxita Amat (UB), Marian Aláez (Univ. of Deusto), Efraím Reyes (UPV/EHU), Max Turull (UB), Maria Rosa Buxarrais (UB), Roberto Caballero (Univ. of Deusto) and Idoia Fernández (UPV/EHU). Front, left to right: Pepa Sánchez (Univ. of Navarra), Ricard Giramé (UVic-UCC) and Antoni Portell (UVic-UCC).

Examination panel at University of Salamanca

On the 28th of June, Dr. Buxarrais was part of the examination panel evaluating Dr. José Manuel Muñoz Rodríguez for the position of professor at the University of Salamanca. The other members of the examination panel were: Dr. Julio Vera (University of Málaga), Dr. Ángel del Dujo (University of Salamanca), Dr. Mar Lorenzo (University of Santiago de Compostela) and Dr. Fernando Gil (Complutense Univesity of Madrid).

From left to right: Dr. Julio Vera (UMA), Dr. Maria Rosa Buxarrais (UB), Dr. Ángel del Dujo (USAL), Dr. José Manuel Muñoz (USAL), Dr. Mar Lorenzo (USC) and Dr. Fernando Gil (UCM).