Social responsibility of students in the conditions of professional training in higher educational institutions

Abstract

The dynamics of the values ​​of the societies and the value orientation of those who organize the society socially are among the most important values ​​of a society. Today, social responsibility projects are increasing day by day. Many institutions and organizations are in the process of raising awareness with social responsibility projects. Social responsibility projects are carried out in all age groups, regardless of age. Social responsibility studies are included in the education. It is given in courses that include social responsibility in universities. In terms of vocational education, the perspectives of university students towards social responsibility projects are very important. In this study, it determines the opinions of the students studying at the university on social responsibility studies. In this study, 112 students studying at the university in the fall semester of 2021-2022 were included in the study. Qualitative study method was used in the study. Three semi-structured open-ended interview questions prepared by the researcher were asked. As a result of the research, it was concluded that social responsibility projects should be taught as a compulsory course in universities and that social responsibility projects should be increased by diversifying. They stated that course contents that talk about the importance of this field related to social responsibility should be prepared. Social responsibility projects develop many features such as helping students, raising awareness and creating awareness.
 
 Keywords: Social Responsibility, University, University students, interview, project, education, society