Social Education Research Articles

Promoting positive youth development in rural communities: Integrating social work, psychology, and education

Promoting positive youth development in rural communities: Integrating social work, psychology, and education

Adolescent core literacy cultivation and institutional framework development

The core literacy of adolescents is the starting point and the ultimate goal of education, serving as a touchstone for assessing the quality of talent and the level of education, and also as a guiding compass for the development, reform, and construction of education. Countries around the world attach great importance to the core literacy of adolescents, showing characteristics of macro cognitive consistency, diversified element selection, and specific operational aspects. To achieve the goals of core literacy for our country's adolescents, it is necessary to influence the attitudes, concepts, behavioral habits, and interactive relationships of participants and stakeholders in the educational process, including the government, schools, enterprises, families, and students. It is also necessary to improve the literacy monitoring mechanism, reform the educational examination system, transform the educational evaluation methods, improve the employer's employment orientation, optimize the social education environment, innovate the educational supply mode, and strive to build a modern educational system to create a good atmosphere for enhancing the core literacy of adolescents.

GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND EQUALITY IN NEPAL: CURRENT ANALYSIS

This research has explored the roles, opportunities, decision-making processes, responsibilities, and various issues related to gender and the status of women in society. It compares women with their male counterparts across several areas, including household duties, economic conditions, education, health, political engagement, and community decision-making. The main aim has been to perform a contemporary situational analysis of women’s empowerment and rural development, utilizing both primary and secondary data. The focus is on gender inequality, socio-economic factors, political involvement, and demographic trends. The main findings have highlighted that those women, in their journey towards empowerment, require substantial support from their families, communities, and the nation. They have faced significant barriers to accessing opportunities for income generation, employment, decision-making roles, property ownership, and participation in political processes. The majority of women have been primarily engaged in household duties, contributing to their lower socio-economic status. This research seeks to improve the status of women in the study area by highlighting the importance of government policies and programs that include women in development efforts. Addressing these challenges through empowerment has become crucial not only for improving women's lives but also for fostering economic development within the community and the country at large. Apart from the aforementioned suggestions, Constitutional and Legal Framework, National Plan and Policies, Quotas and Representation, Education and Health, Economic Empowerment, Combatting Gender-Based Violence, and Cultural and Social Change, Education and Awareness have been found the policies to be adopted for the gender empowerment and equality in the present condition of Nepal. Despite these policies, challenges such as patriarchal norms, economic disparities, and implementation gaps persist. Continued efforts are needed to ensure effective enforcement of laws, address cultural barriers, and achieve substantive gender equality in Nepal. Likewise, Legal and Policy Framework, Economic Empowerment, Political Participation, Healthcare and Reproductive Rights, Combat Gender-Based Violence, Media and Communication, Community Engagement and Partnerships, Data Collection and Research, and Monitoring and Evaluation have been identified as the ways of gender empowerment and equality in the present context of Nepal. Implementing these strategies requires commitment and collaboration across government, civil society, the private sector, and international partners. Achieving gender equality is a long-term endeavor that necessitates ongoing effort and investment across various sectors simultaneously.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0702/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Teologi Kerja Petani Lahan Kering: Menemukan Makna Kerja Petani Suku Atoin Meto Timor dalam Terang Ajaran Sosial Gereja

This paper explores the future of work in Catholic social teaching from the encyclical Mater et Magistra to Laudato Si, with an emphasis on the development of key social documents. This paper underlines that the Church's social teaching does not aim at scientific analysis or technical solutions about work, but rather at placing the dignity and rights of workers at the center of work issues. The Atoin Meto tribe also has a deep view of work, which is reflected in the rice and corn creation myth in which Uis Neno, the Lord of the Heavens, gave plant seeds to humans. This article was studied using qualitative methods with a case study approach to the work culture of the Atoin Meto tribe and literature study. The research results present that agricultural culture is closely connected to religious cults, focusing rituals on corn and rice. Humans are presented as co-creators in their work culture, emphasizing the spiritual dimension of farming work. The unique thing is, in the culture of farming work, Atoin Meto not only build contact with nature in silence, they build communication with Uis Neno, the Lord of Heaven in and through ritual language.

Social medicine education towards structural transformation in Palestine

IntroductionSocial medicine, a field of study that uniquely centers the social and structural drivers of health in society, has been increasingly integrated into medical professional education over the last several decades. In Palestine, due to the fragmentation of Palestinian geographies, education, culture, and health, integrating a social medicine approach for allied health care students has remained elusive. We seek to introduce the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementation of an experiential Palestine social medicine course. Materials and methods30 Students from the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and the United States convened at the Institute of Community and Public Health at Birzeit University, Palestine, for a three-week experiential social medicine course. The course introduced critical social and structural frameworks and utilized a biosocial model for training and education that included reflective knowledge acquisition and praxis. Pre- and post-course evaluations provided feedback and insight into the knowledge, attitudes, and learning evolution of the student cohort. ResultsParticipant experiences highlighted the importance of the critical reflective nature of the course and importance of practice through praxis. Students identified the convening of Palestinians from different regions and the focus on Palestinian-centered perspectives as foundational for the course. Tensions highlighted included the challenges and distress in identifying tangible next steps in addressing the identified structural determinants of Palestinian health. ConclusionThe Palestine social medicine course provided a Palestinian narrative-centered course that focused on critical structural frameworks to identify and clarify the overarching connections of various, fractured Palestinian health experiences. This course provides a model, and first step, towards meaningful decolonial education, partnership, and praxis, while also providing further evidence of the power of mobilizing in health solidarity and the transformative power of the social medicine movement.

Engaging in social innovation education: Reciprocal relations between student wellbeing and programme wellbeing outcomes

AbstractSocial innovation education (SIE) is a student‐led collaborative process of creating unique solutions to challenges within the community. Through an analysis of pre‐ and post‐surveys completed by 94 post‐primary school students in Ireland, the current study looked at how prior wellbeing (measured using the EPOCH model) influenced change in wellbeing through engagement with the SIE programme. While the models produced indicated that all five dimensions of the EPOCH model (engagement, perseverance, optimism, connectedness, and happiness) were impacted by the programme, the results also indicated that students with higher prior wellbeing were more likely to have higher levels of engagement, and as a result gained greater wellbeing‐related outcomes. These findings highlight the benefit that a programme like SIE, which is not designed as a wellbeing intervention, can have on wellbeing, and the importance of considering additional encouragement and support based on the individual needs of each student.

Enhanced electric vehicle battery management system employing bat algorithm with chaotic diversification strategies

AbstractAs the demand for electric vehicles (EV) continues to increase, the need for effective charging and switching of battery systems becomes more important. This article presents a method using the Bat Algorithm (BA) improved by chaotic diversification as well as social education to optimize the power source replacement and the electric vehicle charging procedure. The plan is intended to solve the issues of payment delay and battery management failure. The algorithm searches for better positions by combining chaotic diversity, while social learning supports the coordination of battery stations. Thanks to extensive simulation and real‐world testing, our approach shows significant improvements in optimization and a reduced payback period. The results show that the suggested approach outperforms the current algorithms in terms of rotation speed and good solution. This research supports the development of efficient transportation by providing practical solutions to increase the efficiency of electric vehicle transfer and payment and ultimately encourage greater effort.

Социальный выбор личности в повседневности

The article examines the peculiarities of a person’s social choice in an everyday situation. Against the back-ground of global transformations, daily life is the most sustainable social education. However, information technologies in various spheres of society have also affected the daily existence of a person, which has led to an interest in an area that previously acted as a background for more significant processes. The study of the phenomenon of social choice in everyday life is interdisciplinary in nature due to its multidimensional and mul-tilevel nature. Analyzing everyday life allows for the identification of the principles governing decision-making processes. The article highlights both the negative and positive consequences of these choices in the context of human activity: anonymity, avoidance of responsibility, and stereotyping. Furthermore, it examines the influ-ence of everyday life as an essential attribute of social existence on the stages of individual decision-making.

Social technology and people's mental health: informal work in an urban context

This article presents the experience of implementing the Health Promotion Extension Project through Social and Mental Health Education through Applied Technology, that is, Plant Biotechnology applied as a resource for Eco-Socio-Environmental Technology products. Aimed at members of indigenous peoples and ethnic groups in Rio de Janeiro, users of the Environmental Health, Parasitology and Bioethics Project (SAPB-LIPAT/FF/UFRJ), the project was carried out in an intersectoral partnership with the Laboratory for Studies on Aging Processes (PROVE/IPUB/UFRJ) and the Amazon Biobusiness Center (CBA), in a multi, inter and transdisciplinary approach. The article discusses the importance of social actors in the operationalization of public policy guidelines, with a focus on the promotion and defense of human rights, especially with regard to the right to work. The participation of the Sateré-Mawé and Tukano indigenous people was highlighted, demonstrating the leading role of these groups in solving local problems, which strengthened their cultures, worldviews and self-direction, demystifying attitudinal barriers. The present study was initiated through anamnesis in ethnopsychiatry (whose approach includes cultural anthropology). This study included the participation of these individuals from indigenous peoples and other peoples in an urban context in Rio de Janeiro, demonstrating how the anamnesis of unique ethnographic narratives favored investment in local study and work with elements of their cultures, reinforcing social ties and civic contribution. The project also explored procedures in plant biotechnology, specifically the ecophysiology of Euterpe oleraceae (Açaí) seeds, to analyze the desired biological effects of plant extracts of ethnic origin (Euphorbia tirucalli, Bixa orellana, Punica granatum and Tagetes erecta). Only E. tirucalli exerted antifungal action on the seeds used for informal work (crafts). In this way, equity of access and mental health were promoted through listening, but also through the resolution of concrete local problems, in a simple and viable way, maintaining the participation and autonomy of the participants through informal work. However, the expansion of this small and successful initiative depends on the engagement of a greater number of professionals, teachers and public managers committed to promoting dignity through work for these populations.

Supervising social work students in field placements during COVID-19: Recommendations for future delivery during a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic induced a marked transformation in higher education worldwide in the wake of social distancing. From course delivery to pedagogical style and student assessment, the educational landscape has altered, necessitating more creative and compatible approaches to support student learning. Intertwined with this phenomenon are the systemic, pedagogical, and technological challenges for the faculty supervising field students in the digital environment. Social work education is no exception. This article offers a brief overview of pandemic and post-pandemic related literature of online social work field education, shares faculty field educators’ reflections on challenges and opportunities associated with remote field supervision, and offers recommendations for future delivery during a pandemic or natural disaster, such as using a trauma-informed lens and Spiritually Informed Pedagogy for teaching and field supervision.

The Family in the Scientific Achievements of Professor Helena Radlińska. References to the Sources of Polish Social Pedagogy

The aim of this article is to present the issues of the family in relation to the scientific achievements of Prof. Helena Radlińska. In the course of the research, the descriptive research method was used. This was accompanied by a cross-sectional analysis of the documents. The subject of the conducted research were family issues, considered from the point of view of social pedagogy. The subject of the research was the family and people creating the family life environment. The summary of the analysis are the directions of further research, the effects of which will facilitate the creation of theoretical foundations for models of assistance, care, support and family development.

The Impact of Teacher Training in Social Justice Education on Classroom Practices and Student Outcomes in Nigeria

This study investigated the impact of teacher training in social justice education (SJE) on classroom practices and student results in Nigerian schools, including cultural, economic, and sociological aspects. The research emphasized the crucial importance of teacher training in incorporating social justice ideas into education, as it acknowledges the significant impact of SJE in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and social equity. The study utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate the level of SJE integration in teacher training programs. It also examined how this integration affects instructional tactics and therefore influences student academic performance and social awareness. The results emphasized the strong positive relationship between extensive SJE training and enhanced classroom inclusivity, increased student involvement in social matters, and overall academic success. Although educators trained in SJE face obstacles related to institutions and resources, they are able to create a learning environment that is more inclusive and encourages critical engagement. This research adds to the discussion on educational equity by promoting the implementation of SJE training in teacher education programs. The goal is to provide educators with the skills they need to address social inequalities and create a fair and inclusive learning environment. Keywords: Teacher Training, Social Justice, Education, Classroom Practices, Student Outcomes

Social workers' consideration of dental support for people living with dementia: Findings from interviews and care assessment documentation.

Social work assessments underpin support plans for many people living with dementia in their own homes in England, but it is unclear how they acknowledge that dementia places people at greater risk of mouth and dental problems affecting their wellbeing. We explored if and how dental needs are addressed during care assessments and social workers' perceptions of this aspect of personal care. This study analysed (a) semi-structured interviews with 14 social workers providing support to people living with dementia in their own homes, (b) data from 39 care assessments and support plans from two English local authorities. Interviews were recorded online, transcribed, and thematically analysed. Documents were analysed descriptively and presented visually. Participants acknowledged that oral care may be overlooked during assessments and reflected on various reasons, including assumptions of responsibility and role restrictions, limited training, and poor links with dental services. This was further evident in the analysis of assessment documentation. Participants identified potential strategies and practice changes to better integrate oral care in social work practice. These included increased awareness and more discussions around dental needs, skills training and streamlining of support. The findings have implications for social workers, educators, and commissioners or funders engaging with people affected by dementia in social work and beyond.

The role of Social Education in the basic technical requirements of labour

The role of Social Education in the basic technical requirements of labour

Exploring the Philosophical Assumptions in Social Education Research

Educational research enquiries differ based on philosophical beliefs and assumptions regarding researchers’ explicitly stated views. This paper critically explores the most dominant philosophical stances in social research sciences, namely positivism, interpretivism and pragmatism. It begins with an overview of the role of the aforementioned beliefs and assumptions in shaping research. It then delves into the epistemology, ontology and value views underlying each philosophical belief to examine its strengths and weaknesses. This discussion might be beneficial for researchers who encounter problems in determining designs for their research.

4Ps for fostering social environmental identities: case studies in social entrepreneurship education and education for sustainable development

4Ps for fostering social environmental identities: case studies in social entrepreneurship education and education for sustainable development

HYBRID WARFARE IS A NEW SOCIO-CULTURAL PHENOMENON

The article attempts to conduct a critical analysis of existing approaches in Russian humanities to a relatively new socio–cultural phenomenon - hybrid warfare. The essence of the phenomenon considered in the article indicates that the forms of hybrid influence used in modern interstate confrontation have a negative impact on the worldview of citizens. This creates conditions under which the nature of the confrontation between states reaches a qualitatively different level – a hybrid conflict. The warring parties, in their choice of means of influencing the enemy, use new technologies that are primarily focused on the socio-cultural sphere. The analysis of the modern socio-cultural phenomenon of hybrid warfare conducted in the article suggests that the enemy determines the value sphere of a particular social education (people, population, communities), ethno-cultural and ethno-religious preferences of citizens as the most likely objects of influence.

Is Pope Francis’s Social Teaching Post-Cardijn?

Pope Francis’s two social encyclicals and his addresses to Cardijn movements reveal that he reinterprets and goes beyond the see-judge-act method. The pastoral spiral and the Ignatian pedagogical paradigm better describe the dynamics of his social teaching. Furthermore, reading Francis solely through a see-judge-act lens obscures important aspects of his teaching. Elements of his post-Cardijn approach include: a wholistic and inclusive approach to experience; respect for the agency of all; seeking understanding through encounter, listening and dialogue; flexible and open-ended processes; the integration of spirituality at every stage; and the use of new language that communicates effectively with contemporary pluralist societies.

Institutional Facilities and Quality of Students’ Educational Experience, The Case of Universities in Kenya

The role of education in enhancing individual and societal well-being has been well established. Social and economic systems place education at the center of efforts to improve the knowledge and skills of those in productive sectors of the economy. It is resources that oil the gears and propel education production systems. Resource allocations must therefore target components of the systems that have the greatest impact on social wellness. Higher education institutions (HEI) are perceived as organizations that seek to optimally allocate resources to maximize quality educational outputs, which drive socio-economic development. Evidence indicates that facilities as a resource rank second among expenditure costs after personnel emoluments. The extent to which facilities contribute to an institution’s operations and value is a matter that interests this study. The question to answer was: is there a nexus between facilities, their use and the quality of students’ educational experience to justify such cost outlay? This study sought to investigate stakeholder perception of the role of facilities in enhancing education quality in universities. A descriptive survey research design was used. A sample of 524 respondents from both public and private universities was selected using both purposive and proportionate random sampling techniques. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected using questionnaires, observation guides and interview guides. Qualitative data was transcribed, and presented in themes. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Percentages, means, and chi-square (χ2) was used to determine stakeholder perceptions of the role of facilities in enhancing the quality of university education experience, and to determine the existence of a relationship between perceptions in public and private universities. All statistical inferences were made at α = 0.05. This study is likely to benefit university management decisions on levels of enrolment vis-à-vis facilities and resources for university education. It provides evidence on the relationship between facilities and the quality of education experience and the value institutions derive from facilities use and management. Sponsors of public education may make informed choices in favor of institutional inputs that impact student experience, and encourage universities to prioritize social value in what they offer

Comparative Analysis of Learning Models and Assessment Strategies in Social Sciences: A Study of Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia

Indonesia and Malaysia have different pedagogical approaches in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methods, influenced by educational policies and diverse cultural contexts. This study aims to analyze the learning models and assessment strategies applied in social sciences education at higher education institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation with lecturers and students involved in social science courses at Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The results indicate that in both institutions, student-centered learning models such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) are well implemented, although UIN Mataram focuses more on a holistic approach, while UPSI extensively utilizes technology through the MYGURU platform to support learning and assessment processes. The study concludes that the adoption of technology in learning is essential to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process, and both institutions emphasize the importance of continuous assessment and real-world relevant learning. The implications of this research suggest the need for more adaptive educational policies that respond to technological and pedagogical developments to improve the quality of higher education.