Professional Learning and Change Through Social Networks and Social Capital

2020 ◽  
pp. 131-151
Author(s):  
Sascha C. Mowrey
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Collective Work ◽  
Learning And Change ◽  
Collective Goals

This chapter considers how leaders in early childhood education can use social networks and social capital to promote professional learning and change. First, the author explores the ways in which effective leadership and social relationships are inextricably linked, through distributed leadership and collective work. Drawing on social capital theory, the author includes the importance of identifying the knowledge, skills, and resources (social capital) among the members of the school community, developing or maintaining formal and informal networks, and providing support for collaboration within and across those networks to support individual and collective goals. The affordances and constraints of intra- and inter-organizational networks are examined.

scholarly journals tugas review artikel

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlika Anindya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Social

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to develop a structural equation model to explain the complexrelationship between social network and firm performance by introducing the mediating role of trust, sellingcapability and pricing capability.Design/methodology/approach – The research model with hypothesis development was derived basedon the literature. To provide empirical evidence, this study carried out a survey in which the data wereequated with a list of questionnaires with a random survey of 380 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) inthe Indonesian context.Findings – This study indicates that the use of social media in management process will not affect theincreasing firm performance, unless the firms build trust upon social networks. The social network with trustallows the firms to gain a pricing capability and a selling capability, which brings a positive impact on firmperformance. The results also show that the selling and the pricing capabilities become essential following theutilizing the social media, which concerns on trust building.Research limitations/implications – This study focused on the small-to-medium context, which hasconventionally provided an exemplary site for the development of social capital theory but raises issues ofgeneralizability across different contexts.Practical implications – To the managers, it is advisable to encourage their employees to consciouslyexploit the selling capability by enhancing the business networks via social media to achieve the firmperformance.Originality/value – This paper contributes to the social capital theory by explaining the mediating role oftrust in the complex relationship between social network and firm performance. This study provides evidencethat trust plays a pivotal role in social networks, which enable the observed firms to achieve the performance.

scholarly journals MODAL SOSIAL DALAM PENGEMBANGAN URBAN FARMING DI KAMPUNG HIDROPONIK KELURAHAN PENGADEGAN, JAKARTA SELATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-160
Author(s):  
Arief Subangkit ◽  
Dini Fajar Yanti ◽  
Lidya Maria Kusnadi ◽  
Mochammad Ikbal Sonuari
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Building Community ◽  
The Government ◽  
Village Government

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to describe the form of social capital in the development of urban farming in the hydroponic village of Pangadegan, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta. Data collection is done through interviews, documentation and observation. Data is processed and analyzed through a three-stage data encoding technique: open encryption, axial encryption and selective encryption. Arguments are formulated through analysis using Putnam’s social capital theory which focuses on networks, norms, and beliefs. The result is that social capital in developing urban farming in Pengadegan Village can be described in 3 ways, namely ties of trust, social institutions, and social networks. Relating to the bond of trust can be seen from the community including Gapoktan and the Village Government have the same passion and commitment to greening the environment and building community cohesiveness. Besides that, from social institutions, it can be seen that Gapoktan has its own written rules, both Gapoktan Gang B and Gang C. The written rules contain the duties and functions of each member. Social networks can be seen by showing that there are two Gapoktan who have different principles, Gapoktan in Gang C chooses to independently develop Hidroponik village, Gapoktan in Gang B prefers to develop the widest network both for the government and the private sector.  Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan bentuk modal sosial dalam pengembangan urban farming di kampung hidroponik Kelurahan Pangadegan Kota Jakarta Selatan DKI Jakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui teknik wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi. Data diolah dan dianalisis melalui teknik tiga tahap penyandian data: penyandian terbuka, penyandian aksial dan penyandian selektif. Argumen dirumuskan melalui analisis dengan menggunakan teori modal sosial dari Putnam yang memfokuskan pada jaringan, norma, dan kepercayaan. Dari hasil analisis peneliti ditemukan bahwa modal sosial dalam pengembangan urban farming di Kelurahan Pengadegan dapat digambarkan dalam 3 hal yaitu ikatan kepercayaan, pranata sosial, dan jaringan sosial. Berkaitan dengan ikatan kepercayaan dapat dilihat dari masyarakat termasuk Gapoktan dan Pemerintah Kelurahan memiliki semangat dan komitmen yang sama yakni untuk menghijaukan lingkungan dan membangun kohesifitas masyarakat. Selain itu dari pranata sosial dapat dilihat Gapoktan memiliki aturan tertulis masing-masing, baik Gapoktan Gang B maupun Gang C. Aturan tertulis tersebut berisi tugas dan fungsi masing-masing anggota. Jaringan sosial dapat dilihat dengan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua Gapoktan yang memiliki prinsip yang berbeda, Gapoktan di Gang C memilih untuk secara mandiri mengembangkan Kampung Hidroponik, Gapoktan di Gang B lebih memilih untuk mengembangkan jaringan seluas-luasnya baik kepada pemerintah maupun swasta. 

scholarly journals HOW IS SOCIAL CAPITAL CONVERTED TO BE ECONOMIC CAPITAL? A CASE STUDY FROM PESANTREN’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROJECTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
M Falikul Isbah
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Economic Capital ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Monthly Bulletin ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Increasing Trend

There is an increasing trend among Indonesian Islamic boarding schools or locally called pesantren to address the socio-economic problems of their neighbouring communities. Over the last two decades, many pesantren have articulated that concern through operating Islamic microfinance business or popularly called BMT (Baitul Maal wat Tamwil) and other enterprise forms. However, the majority of those initiatives are not financially developing. Pesantren Sidogiri is among a few of those exhibit business success and relatively significant social benefits to the Pesantren as well as its graduates. Based on fieldwork findings and the employment of social capital theory, this paper argues that the success of Pesantren Sidogiri’s three business hubs (Kopontren Sidogiri, BMT MMU, BMT UGT) is because the Pesantren has successfully mobilised and managed its rich social capital which is embedded in the Pesantren’s social networks. That social networks have constantly been managed and developed through appropriable social organisations and closure of social networks. The former is evident in the Pesantren’s program of Affiliating Madrasah (madrasah ranting) and Teacher-Internship (guru tugas), while the latter in the Alumni Association (himpunan alumni) and the publication of monthly-Bulletin Sidogiri. These two streams have intentionally or unintentionally provided the Pesantren with a ready-use of social capital to be converted as economic capital in its economic projects.There is an increasing trend among Indonesian Islamic boarding schools or locally called pesantren to address the socio-economic problems of their neighbouring communities. Over the last two decades, many pesantren have articulated that concern through operating Islamic microfinance business or popularly called BMT (Baitul Maal wat Tamwil) and other enterprise forms. However, the majority of those initiatives are not financially developing. Pesantren Sidogiri is among a few of those exhibit business success and relatively significant social benefits to the Pesantren as well as its graduates. Based on fieldwork findings and the employment of social capital theory, this paper argues that the success of Pesantren Sidogiri’s three business hubs (Kopontren Sidogiri, BMT MMU, BMT UGT) is because the Pesantren has successfully mobilised and managed its rich social capital which is embedded in the Pesantren’s social networks. That social networks have constantly been managed and developed through appropriable social organisations and closure of social networks. The former is evident in the Pesantren’s program of Affiliating Madrasah (madrasah ranting) and Teacher-Internship (guru tugas), while the latter in the Alumni Association (himpunan alumni) and the publication of monthly-Bulletin Sidogiri. These two streams have intentionally or unintentionally provided the Pesantren with a ready-use of social capital to be converted as economic capital in its economic projects.

THE IMPACT OF THE PERCEIVED USEFULNESS OF WORKPLACE SOCIAL NETWORKS UPON THE INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR OF SME EMPLOYEES: A SOCIAL CAPITAL PERSPECTIVE

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (05) ◽  
pp. 959-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
MATTHEW J. XERRI ◽  
YVONNE BRUNETTO
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Innovative Behaviour ◽  
Organisational Factors ◽  
The Impact

This research includes an examination about the impact of three organisational factors upon the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving in engineering SMEs. As well this research examines the impact of the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks upon the innovative behaviour of engineering SME employees. More specifically, the dimensions of Social Capital Theory are applied as a lens to develop an understanding into the effect of the strength of workplace social network ties, sociability and organisational culture upon the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving. This study examines the proposed model by applying mixed methods. The research method includes a survey with engineering employees' and interviews with senior management. The findings confirm that the organisational factors tested (tie strength, sociability and organisational culture) impact upon the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving. Furthermore, the findings also confirmed that the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks affects the innovative behaviour of engineering SME employees. Therefore, this research adds to the current body of literature by providing insight into the usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving and the impact this has on the innovative behaviour of engineering SME employees.

scholarly journals Social capital across the life course: Accumulation, diminution, or segregation?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-332
Author(s):  
Beate Volker
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Starting Position ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Life Course

AbstractThis study examines changes in individual social capital during adult life within a 19-year period. Social capital theory and life course theory are combined, and it is argued that changes in social networks do not necessarily go together with changes in social capital: while personal networks are known to decline in size with age, social capital can be expected to accumulate, in particular for those who had a better starting position and therefore more resources to share. Panel data from the survey of the social networks of the Dutch (SSND) (1999–2018) at four points of measurement are employed to inquire into this argument. Social capital is measured by the position generator instrument, and three indicators, that is, resource extensity, mean prestige access, and resource range are analyzed. Results of fixed effect models show that, on average, people maintain access to social capital, and that men and higher educated gain social capital through their life as opposed to women and lower educated. Implications for the understanding of the reproduction of social inequality are discussed. The paper concludes with a reflection upon the value of ego-centered network analysis in the era of big data and data science.

Experiences in the Face of Disasters

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1277-1284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy L. Henderson ◽  
Gladys Hildreth
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Current Collection ◽  
The Face

The current collection contributes to our understanding of the stress experienced by and resilience of individuals and families in the aftermath of a disaster. We begin the collection with an article on two theories, vulnerability and social capital theory. These theories serve as tools to capture physical, social, and economic vulnerabilities as well as to determine how the dynamics of social networks interact when experiencing a disaster. The remaining authors of the current collection examined the experiences, stresses, and resilience of lower-income mothers, special education teachers, older adults, and families. Authors offer recommendations for disaster planning or future research.

District Policy and Teachers’ Social Networks

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia E. Coburn ◽  
Jennifer Lin Russell
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
District Policy ◽  
The Impact

Policy makers increasingly include provisions aimed at fostering professional community as part of reform initiatives. Yet little is known about the impact of policy on teachers’ professional relations in schools. Drawing theoretically from social capital theory and methodologically from qualitative social network analysis, this article explores how district policies influence teachers’ social networks in eight elementary schools in two districts involved in the scale-up of mathematics curriculum. It is argued that policy affects whom teachers seek out for discussion of mathematics instruction but that differences in policy provisions lead to variations in the nature and quality of interactions. Furthermore, school leaders mediate district policy, thereby influencing these patterns of interaction. By uncovering the dynamics by which policy influences teachers’ social networks, this article contributes to understandings of the factors that foster the development of social capital. It also uncovers opportunities for intervention for those designing policy initiatives to support implementation of instructional innovations.

scholarly journals Bonds, bridges and ties: applying social capital theory to LGBT people’s housing concerns later in life

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew King ◽  
Ann Cronin
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Pierre Bourdieu ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Robert Putnam ◽  
Theoretical Context ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to debates about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) housing later in life by placing these in a theoretical context: social capital theory (SCT). Design/methodology/approach – After a discussion of SCT, emanating from the works of Robert Putnam and Pierre Bourdieu, the paper draws on existing studies of LGBT housing later in life, identifying key concerns that are identified by this body of literature. Findings – The paper then applies SCT to the themes drawn from the LGBT housing later in life literature to illustrate the usefulness of putting these in such a theoretical context. Originality/value – Hence, overall, the paper fills an important gap in how the authors think about LGBT housing later in life; as something that is framed by issues of social networks and connections and the benefits, or otherwise, that accrue from them.

SOCIAL CAPITAL THEORY: ACADEMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1169-1180
Author(s):  
Jelena Filipovic ◽  
◽  
Maja Arslanagic Kalajdzic
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory
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