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CRITICAL DIALOGUE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- International Relations
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Duke of Edinburgh Commonwealth Study Conference
1, record 1, English, Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20Commonwealth%20Study%20Conference
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Commonwealth Study Conference 2, record 1, English, Commonwealth%20Study%20Conference
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commonwealth Study Conference is based on experiential, interactive learning in highly diverse groups through which emerging leaders from around the world get first-hand experience with critical issues and leadership challenges... the program emphasizes examining issues in real-life settings and peer to peer dialogue that builds knowledge, confidence and skills in working in diverse groups and complex situations. Members deepen their understanding of leadership responsibility and how their future decisions impact the broader community as well as their own organization. 2, record 1, English, - Duke%20of%20Edinburgh%20Commonwealth%20Study%20Conference
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Relations internationales
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Conférence d'étude du Commonwealth du Duc d'Édimbourg
1, record 1, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20Commonwealth%20du%20Duc%20d%27%C3%89dimbourg
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Conférence d'étude du Commonwealth 2, record 1, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20Commonwealth
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le processus d'apprentissage expérientiel et de dialogue entre pairs que propose la Conférence d'étude du Commonwealth en fait un programme de développement du leadership très interactif et hautement intersectoriel. [...] des dirigeants émergents de partout dans le monde acquièrent une expérience directe des enjeux cruciaux et des défis de leadership [...] La programmation unique proposée renforce les connaissances, les compétences et la confiance nécessaires pour travailler au sein de groupes diversifiés et faire face à des situations complexes. Les participants approfondissent leur compréhension de leur responsabilité de leadership et de la manière dont les décisions qu'ils prennent sont cruciales pour la communauté élargie ainsi que pour leur propre organisation. 2, record 1, French, - Conf%C3%A9rence%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20Commonwealth%20du%20Duc%20d%27%C3%89dimbourg
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network
1, record 2, English, Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MOPAN 1, record 2, English, MOPAN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) was launched in 2002 as a network of like-minded donor countries for monitoring the performance of multilateral development organisations at the country level. 2, record 2, English, - Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MOPAN is an interactive, consensus-based network of members who share a common interest in improving the organisational and development effectiveness of the multilateral organisations they fund. Its mission is to strengthen overall development and humanitarian results by improving accountability and promoting dialogue, as well as learning and reform, by generating, analysing, and presenting critical performance information. 2, record 2, English, - Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Multilateral Organization Performance Assessment Network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network
1, record 2, French, Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MOPAN 1, record 2, French, MOPAN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Réseau d'Évaluation de la Performance des Organisations Multilatérales 2, record 2, French, R%C3%A9seau%20d%27%C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20Performance%20des%20Organisations%20Multilat%C3%A9rales
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
- MOPAN 2, record 2, French, MOPAN
correct, masculine noun
- MOPAN 2, record 2, French, MOPAN
- Réseau d'évaluation du rendement des organisations multilatérales 3, record 2, French, R%C3%A9seau%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20du%20rendement%20des%20organisations%20multilat%C3%A9rales
unofficial, masculine noun
- MOPAN 3, record 2, French, MOPAN
correct, masculine noun
- MOPAN 3, record 2, French, MOPAN
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau d'Évaluation de la Performance des Organisations Multilatérales (MOPAN) est un réseau de 18 pays membres ayant un intérêt commun à évaluer l'efficacité des principales organisations multilatérales qu'il finance. 2, record 2, French, - Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La mission du MOPAN est d'apporter à ses membres un soutien à l'évaluation de l'efficacité des organisations multilatérales qui perçoivent des financements dans les champs du développement et de l'humanitaire. Afin de renforcer la contribution des organisations à de meilleurs résultats dans l'humanitaire et le développement, le réseau génère, recueille, analyse et présente des informations pertinentes et crédibles sur l'efficacité des organisations multilatérales en matière d'organisation et de développement. 2, record 2, French, - Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Réseau d'Évaluation de la Performance des Organisations Multilatérales : appellation qui, habituellement, ne porte une majuscule qu'au mot initial. 4, record 2, French, - Multilateral%20Organisation%20Performance%20Assessment%20Network
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Multilateral Organization Performance Assessment Network
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Hearing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extended audio description
1, record 3, English, extended%20audio%20description
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extended audio description temporarily pauses the audio and video to allow critical information to be delivered when pauses in dialogue are insufficient for adequate description. 2, record 3, English, - extended%20audio%20description
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Ouïe
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- audiodescription étendue
1, record 3, French, audiodescription%20%C3%A9tendue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parfois, les pauses entre les dialogues et les effets sonores sont trop brèves pour permettre de décrire la scène à l'écran. L'audiodescription étendue consiste donc à interrompre la vidéo pour laisser le temps de fournir une description plus détaillée. La lecture vidéo reprend dès que la description est terminée. 2, record 3, French, - audiodescription%20%C3%A9tendue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Health Humanities
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Health%20Humanities
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAHH 2, record 4, English, CAHH
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Health Humanities exists to promote the exchange of ideas and critical dialogue among scholars and practitioners, as well as foster collaborative explorations nationally and internationally. Through meetings, publications and related activities, CAHH seeks to facilitate initiatives as well as interdisciplinary, cross-professional inquiry into research and educational practices relevant to the health humanities. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Health%20Humanities
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Canada Association for Health Humanities
- Health Humanities Association of Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sciences humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des sciences humaines en santé
1, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20sciences%20humaines%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACSHS 2, record 4, French, ACSHS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des sciences humaines en santé vise à promouvoir l'échange d'idées, à instaurer un dialogue critique entre chercheurs, enseignants et cliniciens, tout en facilitant les initiatives de collaboration tant à l'échelle nationale qu'internationale. Au moyen de rencontres, de publications et d'activités, l'ACSHS s'engage à soutenir les initiatives de collaboration interdisciplinaires et interprofessionnelles tant en matière de recherche que d'enseignement qui visent l'intégration des sciences humaines et sociales au sein des professions de la santé. 3, record 4, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20sciences%20humaines%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association des sciences humaines en santé du Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dialogic learning
1, record 5, English, dialogic%20learning
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dialogic learning is a theory of learning and teaching. Learning is created through curiosity, dialogue and consensus. Working in groups, participants are both teachers and learners. Engaging in meaningful conversation with other people, engages the speakers’ critical thinking and learning skills. By developing questioning skills, participants connect ideas, challenge their assumptions, absorb and reflect on information. 2, record 5, English, - dialogic%20learning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage dialogique
1, record 5, French, apprentissage%20dialogique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'auteur] s’est intéressé à la relation éducationnelle et a élaboré le concept de «l’apprentissage dialogique» qui repose sur un échange multidimensionnel et égalitaire entre l’apprenante et l’animatrice, où chacune est reconnue pour sa contribution, et qui permettra à la longue de transformer la relation entre l’individu et son milieu. 2, record 5, French, - apprentissage%20dialogique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- critical issue 1, record 6, English, critical%20issue
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Business Plans will engage departmental ministers and deputy ministers in direct dialogue with Treasury Board ministers on critical issues. 2, record 6, English, - critical%20issue
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- question délicate
1, record 6, French, question%20d%C3%A9licate
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- question cruciale 1, record 6, French, question%20cruciale
feminine noun
- question critique 1, record 6, French, question%20critique
feminine noun
- enjeu crucial 1, record 6, French, enjeu%20crucial
masculine noun
- enjeu déterminant 1, record 6, French, enjeu%20d%C3%A9terminant
masculine noun
- question névralgique 2, record 6, French, question%20n%C3%A9vralgique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Plans d'activités susciteront un dialogue direct sur les questions névralgiques entre les ministres et sous-ministres des ministères et les ministres du Conseil du Trésor. 3, record 6, French, - question%20d%C3%A9licate
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuestión delicada
1, record 6, Spanish, cuesti%C3%B3n%20delicada
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Social Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- United Nations Development Fund for Women
1, record 7, English, United%20Nations%20Development%20Fund%20for%20Women
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- UNIFEM 2, record 7, English, UNIFEM
correct, international
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNIFEM promotes women's empowerment and gender equality. It works to ensure the participation of women in all levels of development planning and practice, and act as a catalyst within the UN system, supporting efforts that link the needs and concerns of women to all critical issues on the national, regional and global agendas. UNIFEM focuses its work at the country level within the context of the United Nations Resident Coordinator System. Playing a strong advocacy role, the Fund concentrates on fostering a multilateral policy dialogue on women's empowerment. 3, record 7, English, - United%20Nations%20Development%20Fund%20for%20Women
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Organisation sociale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme
1, record 7, French, Fonds%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20Nations%20Unies%20pour%20la%20femme
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- UNIFEM 2, record 7, French, UNIFEM
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Organización social
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo de Desarrollo de las Naciones Unidas para la Mujer
1, record 7, Spanish, Fondo%20de%20Desarrollo%20de%20las%20Naciones%20Unidas%20para%20la%20Mujer
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UNIFEM 1, record 7, Spanish, UNIFEM
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tutorial dialogue
1, record 8, English, tutorial%20dialogue
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tutoring dialogue 2, record 8, English, tutoring%20dialogue
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tutorial dialogue should be concerned with the communication of intentions and beliefs, the recognition and repair of error and the construction of a satisfactorily completed episode in a learning process. 2, record 8, English, - tutorial%20dialogue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... let us list some of the characteristics of a tutorial dialogue ... : The language used by both participants is a natural one, such as English ... . Both participants can ask questions at any time ... The questions asked may require some computation or reasoning before a sensible answer can be given. The topic of conversation can be changed on either participant’s initiative.... 3, record 8, English, - tutorial%20dialogue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
This paper reports work on development of a new model for computer generation of tutorial dialogues, which aims to teach skills in critical argument. A set of dialogue moves are used to generate sustained tutorial dialogues which share many common characteristics with argument, explanation, critiquing and Socratic tutoring, integrated within an ITS [Intelligent Tutoring System] architecture. 2, record 8, English, - tutorial%20dialogue
Record 8, Key term(s)
- tutorial dialog
- tutoring dialog
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dialogue tutoriel
1, record 8, French, dialogue%20tutoriel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-07-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sciences - General
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- philosopher of science
1, record 9, English, philosopher%20of%20science
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- scientific philosopher 2, record 9, English, scientific%20philosopher
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A philosopher of science studies the many facets of scientific activity : the framing of hypotheses and theories, the design of experiments, the critical debate and the dialogue that goes on constantly in each of the sciences-as well as the changes in point of view that are part of the natural course of scientific events. 2, record 9, English, - philosopher%20of%20science
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- philosophe des sciences 1, record 9, French, philosophe%20des%20sciences
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1947, cette tâche [organisation de congrès internationaux] revient à l'Union internationale d'histoire et de philosophie des sciences (...) 2, record 9, French, - philosophe%20des%20sciences
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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