Pregled bibliografske jedinice broj: 742668
School Volunteering – empowering students for active citizenship
School Volunteering – empowering students for active citizenship // 17th Scientific Conference «Educational Research and School Practice», Challenges of Modern Education: The New Role of Teachers, Students and Parents
Beograd, Srbija, 2014. str. - (predavanje, međunarodna recenzija, sažetak, znanstveni)
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Naslov
School Volunteering – empowering students for active citizenship
Autori
Ćulum, Bojana ;
Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni
Skup
17th Scientific Conference «Educational Research and School Practice», Challenges of Modern Education: The New Role of Teachers, Students and Parents
Mjesto i datum
Beograd, Srbija, 17.10.2014
Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje
Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija
Ključne riječi
School volunteering ; students’ experiential learning ; volunteering impact on students ; school-community cooperation
Sažetak
Croatian public policies related with civil society development (e.g. Law on Volunteering and National Strategy for Civil Society Development) put significant emphasis on schools as ‘catalyst’ for students’ experiential citizenship education as well as students’ empowerment for active participation in democratic society. Non- governmental organizations have therefore taken the initiative to create supportive environment and assist schools in developing volunteering programs as extra- curriculum activities. The aim of this paper is to present research results on the impact that such volunteering programs have on those students engaged. Research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as caste studies, and is still work in progress. Preliminary results show perceived impact on (I) personal (e.g. sense of accomplishment while helping others, awareness of their role in contributing to a better living conditions in neighborhood), (II) ‘academic’ (e.g. new knowledge and skills), (III) social (e.g. awareness of needs and problems of others, better understanding of problem solving on local level) and (IV) institutional level (perception of school as a more pleasant place to be and learn, growing sense of affiliation to alma mater school). As for the positive long-term impact, more then 2/3 of students engaged expressed their intention to continue volunteering after graduation.
Izvorni jezik
Engleski
Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija
