socio-political aspects that apply to those involved in the maritime world. This is
why for example, the IMO developed ‘the implementation of the model course
programme, in the spirit of Resolution 9 of the 2010 Manila Conference that adopted
amendments to STCW Convention and Code,. . . to assist maritime training institutions to improve the quality of the training they provide.’
15 Ultimately learning is a
lifelong activity, especially in areas that are specialized, historic, essential for
supporting humanity, dynamic, developing, changing and therefore discussions on
teaching and learning in international maritime business will continue. Computers
have been in existence for some time yet teaching and learning strategies around it
continue to develop,
16 it is exactly the same with international maritime business.
2.1 Defining Pedagogy
Pedagogy is a concept that is defined as, the art, science or occupation of teaching or
the theory and practice or principles of education. The etymology of pedagogy
suggests the ‘leading of a child’ or ‘guiding of a learner’ from the Greek word
paidagōgos, denoting a slave who accompanied a child to school.
17 It is submitted
that while the etymology of the word suggests more responsibility on the teacher or
trainer to teach and guide, the international maritime industry and business requires
much disciplined, self-led people who are driven in their own desire to learn. One the
other hand the etymology of the word, shows the commitment and dedication that
the teacher or trainer must have in helping students to reach their training goals, a
teacher gives their life and effort for the high purpose of leading the learner or trainee
to true knowledge. There are many styles of pedagogy that have filled many pages in
research and statistics, a few strategic maritime business pedagogies will be used as
examples of how a better training future can be achieved for the industry.
Effective teaching and training (pedagogical) strategies of the international maritime business world are also part of ensuring equal access to opportunities in the
industry while maintaining the greatest levels of preparation for those wishing to
access the opportunities for a sustainable maritime sector going forward. Maritime
business and other maritime activities affect human existence on a daily basis
because maritime activity is the main form of transportation of consumer goods
that make life comfortable. Beyond trade are other maritime business activities such
as passenger carriage, exploration and exploitation of the sea and other national
interest business such as navy involvement, to name a few examples.
18 When one
15 IMO (2018c) Model Courses. The IMO (2018b, d) also has a compendium of maritime training
institutions catalogue in progress and established the World Maritime University (WMU) and the
International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI).
16 Hsiang-Chuan et al. (2013).
17 Goodson and Scherto (2011), pp. 35, 113.
18 Borgerson (2009). Report number 46.
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why for example, the IMO developed ‘the implementation of the model course
programme, in the spirit of Resolution 9 of the 2010 Manila Conference that adopted
amendments to STCW Convention and Code,. . . to assist maritime training institutions to improve the quality of the training they provide.’
15 Ultimately learning is a
lifelong activity, especially in areas that are specialized, historic, essential for
supporting humanity, dynamic, developing, changing and therefore discussions on
teaching and learning in international maritime business will continue. Computers
have been in existence for some time yet teaching and learning strategies around it
continue to develop,
16 it is exactly the same with international maritime business.
2.1 Defining Pedagogy
Pedagogy is a concept that is defined as, the art, science or occupation of teaching or
the theory and practice or principles of education. The etymology of pedagogy
suggests the ‘leading of a child’ or ‘guiding of a learner’ from the Greek word
paidagōgos, denoting a slave who accompanied a child to school.
17 It is submitted
that while the etymology of the word suggests more responsibility on the teacher or
trainer to teach and guide, the international maritime industry and business requires
much disciplined, self-led people who are driven in their own desire to learn. One the
other hand the etymology of the word, shows the commitment and dedication that
the teacher or trainer must have in helping students to reach their training goals, a
teacher gives their life and effort for the high purpose of leading the learner or trainee
to true knowledge. There are many styles of pedagogy that have filled many pages in
research and statistics, a few strategic maritime business pedagogies will be used as
examples of how a better training future can be achieved for the industry.
Effective teaching and training (pedagogical) strategies of the international maritime business world are also part of ensuring equal access to opportunities in the
industry while maintaining the greatest levels of preparation for those wishing to
access the opportunities for a sustainable maritime sector going forward. Maritime
business and other maritime activities affect human existence on a daily basis
because maritime activity is the main form of transportation of consumer goods
that make life comfortable. Beyond trade are other maritime business activities such
as passenger carriage, exploration and exploitation of the sea and other national
interest business such as navy involvement, to name a few examples.
18 When one
15 IMO (2018c) Model Courses. The IMO (2018b, d) also has a compendium of maritime training
institutions catalogue in progress and established the World Maritime University (WMU) and the
International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI).
16 Hsiang-Chuan et al. (2013).
17 Goodson and Scherto (2011), pp. 35, 113.
18 Borgerson (2009). Report number 46.
612
F. P. Ndlovu