scholarly journals Education for democracy or democratic education?

2020 ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Zinaida Igorevna Rozhkova
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Democratic Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Democratic Schools ◽  
Article Analysis ◽  
Education For Democracy ◽  
Younger Generation

This article examines the phenomenon of democratic education and the role of democratization of education in modern society. The subject of this research define the main goal: it is necessary to assess the level of impact of democratic education upon the formation of critical thinking among younger generation. Within the framework of this article, analysis was conducted on the theoretical works of the researchers of humanities, legislative documents and reports dedicated to the questions of education policy. The author also covers the examples of practical implementation of the principles of democratic education in history and modernity; as well as considers the experience of such democratic schools and Summerhill and Sudbury Valley. The conclusion is made that the principles of democratic schools are not always widely implemented in the society. However, despite the criticism of democratic education worldwide, the principles of democratization of education are used ubiquitously from elementary education to higher education. This is testified by the examples of the successfully functioning democratic schools. Namely democratic and democratized education lay the foundation for upbringing of the national members of civil society due to the flexibility and adjustment of education to the needs of modern society. Such school can be justifiably considered as one of the best models for the development of critical thinking among younger generation due to holistic development of children.

К ВОПРОСУ О ПОНЯТИИ ЦИФРОВОЙ ГРАМОТНОСТИ

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Eltsova ◽  
Marina Emelyanova
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Main Components

В настоящей статье автором рассматривается вопрос о цифровой грамотности. Изучаются роль цифровой грамотности в современном обществе, история возникновения понятия. Приводятся ведущие определения и подходы к структуре понятия «цифровая грамотность». Рассмотрены основные компоненты цифровой грамотности, определена необходимость формирования цифровой грамотности на всех уровнях образования. Сделан вывод о том, что цифровая грамотность - важнейший навык, необходимый для успеха в XXI веке, наравне с умениями критически мыслить, вести коммуникацию, сотрудничать, решать проблемы.This article addresses the issue of digital literacy; considers the role of digital literacy in modern society, the origin of the concept; provides the key definitions and approaches to the structure of digital literacy. The article also considers the main components of digital literacy, determines the need to develop digital literacy at all the levels of education; concludes that digital literacy is the most important skill for being successful in the 21st century along with the ability of critical thinking, communication, cooperation and problem solving.

scholarly journals On the links between mathematics education and democracy: A literature review

Pythagoras ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Sánchez Aguilar ◽  
Juan Gabriel Molina Zavaleta
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Democratic Education ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Mathematical Education ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
The World ◽  
Education For Democracy ◽  
Further Development

This article reports the results of a literature review focused on identifying the links between mathematics education and democracy. The review is based on the analysis of a collection of manuscripts produced in different regions of the world. The analysis of these articles focuses on six aspects, namely, (1) definitions of democracy used in these texts, (2) identified links between mathematics education and democracy, (3) suggested strategies to foster a democratic competence in mathematics students (4) tensions and difficulties inherent in mathematical education for democracy, (5) the fundamental role of the teacher in the implementation of democratic education and (6) selected criticisms of mathematical education for democracy. The main contributions of this article are to provide the reader with an overview of the literature related to mathematics education and democracy, and to highlight some of the theoretical and empirical topics that are necessary to further development within this research area.

scholarly journals Conceptual Foundations of Project Activities for the Formation of the Musical Culture of the Younger Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
A.V. Kamenets ◽  
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L.V. Molina ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Entire Range ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Topical Problem ◽  
Musical Culture ◽  
Younger Generation ◽  
Musical Interests ◽  
Conceptual Foundations

the article is devoted to the topical problem of increasing the role of concert activity in the formation of the musical culture of the younger generation. The article examines potential for improving concert activity within the framework of the project ideology corresponding to various conceptual foundations. The main conceptual approaches are the activity-based, axiological and interactive, which make it possible to take into account the entire range of possible musical interests and demands in modern society and to outline further strategies for improving project practice in the field of organizing concert activity. The authors analyze practical experience of conducting musical cultural and educational projects aimed at enhancing the musical culture of the younger generation in modern Russian society.

scholarly journals The concept and institutions of education for democracy

2002 ◽  
pp. 159-175
Author(s):  
Zoran Avramovic
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Education ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Democracy Education ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Theory Of Education ◽  
National Values ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Teaching Curriculum ◽  
Education For Democracy

The paper comprises three sections: (a) the concepts and institutions of democracy, (b) the concept of education for democracy, and (c) the role of school in democratic education. The concept of 'open society' is critical to the strategy of education for democracy. In addition to general conditions for establishing and functioning of democracy, the author points to some of its basic institutions: structured social groups, political parties, leader elections. The concept of 'education' is considered from the standpoint of goals - social, national and individual. It is pointed to tolerance as a key concept of the theory of education for democracy. School, being the most prominent institution in the process of education for democracy, places student and development of his/he; democratic characteristics and capacities in the focus of its strategy. All elements of teaching: curriculum, methods teacher, student, textbook are in the function of the basic idea of democratic education - tolerance and crisscrossed influences (practicing of getting used to differences). Apart from the development and acquisition of thinking in concepts about democracy, education for democracy should encompass knowledge for life at state and social institutions, for private and public life, acquisition of national values, rational decision-making discussion. The framework of strategy in question is certainly exercising of tolerance and getting used to crisscrossed influences.

GIRLS EDUCATION UNDER SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAAN: A STUDY IN FOUR DISTRICTS OF UTTAR PRADESH (INDIA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (36) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Status ◽  
Important Position ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities

Men and women are the two driving wheels of society; both depend on each other. In the ancient, medieval and pre-modern periods the societies remained patriarchal in nature. Modern and post-modern society has brought sea changes in the perception of men towards women. Now women hold a better position, respect and dignity. Women have proved, through various examples that they can work rubbing shoulders with men in all walks of life. This progression has created the demand for equal educational opportunities to men and women. As women carry a dual role of homemakers as well as professionals, they are placed in a more important position to be the center of gravity of the family. Due to this remarkable significance, education of girls has become more important. Reaching out to each and every girl child is central to the efforts of universalizing elementary education. SarvaShikshaAbhiyan (SSA) or ‘Education for All’ (EFA) Programme recognizes that ensuring girl’s education requires changes, not only in the education system of the state, but also in societal attitudes. The Present paper discusses the status and prospects of girls’ education in the four districts of Uttar Pradesh (India) in the light of schemes launched under SarvaShikshaAbhiyan (SSA), implemented in the entire country in 2001.

scholarly journals Global contradictions and education for democracy

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-20
Author(s):  
Zoran Avramovic
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Global Democracy ◽  
Uncertain Outcome ◽  
Universal Solution ◽  
The Media ◽  
Education For Democracy

The paper presents a critical approach to globalization as a major social process nowadays and globalization as an ideology. Globalization is a contradictory process of modern society with uncertain outcome. Ideologists of democracy would like to find a universal solution to modern-day problems in this power order. In the 20th century problems with democracy multiplied with the increasingly important role of the media, confrontations in multinational countries and political manipulations. The UN endorses the restriction of national sovereignty for the benefit of democracy and human rights. However, in reality this idea is often used for the sake of certain geopolitical interests. The paper points out difficulties of education for "global" democracy. Problems of professional education in schools are discussed. The conclusion emphasizes the problem of incorporating global differences in national educational programs for democracy.

scholarly journals Adolescent drug addiction in the family: causes of occurrence and prevention

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Rate Of Spread ◽  
The Family ◽  
Younger Generation

Adolescent addiction is a serious social problem, considering the significant danger posed by drugs to the health of the younger generation and the social situation at large. Much of the family's lack of attention to the problems of the younger generation has led to the emergence of adolescent drug addiction and the spread of this phenomenon in modern society. The relevance of the study is conditioned by the alarming rate of spread of adolescent drug addiction in society and the decline in the average age of adolescents who have tried drugs for the first time. Purpose: to identify the root causes of adolescent drug addiction in families and to create methods to prevent this phenomenon. Material and methods: The main method of research is the method of analysis, which was used to comprehensively address the issue of adolescent drug addiction in the family, in particular the causes and consequences of this phenomenon. With the help of quantitative-analytical and logical research methods, the factors that motivate young people to use drugs, despite the obvious threat to their health and life, were comprehensively considered and described. Results: Authors identify the main factors that push modern adolescents to start using drugs, the role of the family in such a phenomenon, the types of relations within families where adolescent addiction develops. The types of family relations and the nature of intra-family relations, in which adolescent drug use begins, are revealed. The paper describes the proposed measures to prevent adolescent drug addiction, which should be used to stop the spread of this phenomenon in society. The applied value of this study is to determine the causes of adolescent drug addiction in the family and to develop measures to prevent the occurrence of this phenomenon and its further spread in society. Conclusions: Adolescent drug addiction is a serious social problem, the roots of which should be sought in each particular family where the adolescent who started taking drugs was born and raised. The causes of drug addiction in modern families are due to a significant amount of social and psychological factors. The issue of adolescent drug addiction in the family should be considered comprehensively, with reference to the place and role of the family in society. In addition, the involvement of adolescents in sports displaces drugs and contributes to their complete elimination from life. By identifying the main social and psychological aspects that motivate modern adolescents to use drugs, it is possible to create conditions to prevent a situation in society in which drug use by Ukrainian adolescents, in general, would be possible.

scholarly journals The Problem of Developing the Cognitive Interest of Modern Teenagers in Classical Music: Methodical Aspect

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
Vera A. Ovsyannikova ◽  
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Marina G. Kruglova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Society ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Spiritual Foundations ◽  
Modern Information ◽  
Younger Generation

The development of classical music traditions in Russian culture testifies to its enormous potential and significance in the spiritual and moral development of the younger generation. However, in the modern information society, the potential of classical music in educating the personality of adolescents, in establishing the spiritual foundations of domestic society, culture and the state is not appreciated. Underestimating the role of classical music in the life of a modern teenager will contribute to the manifestation of negative trends in society and affect the life of the younger generation. Therefore, in modern society, active attempts are made to revive the interest of children and youth in classical music. To date, a methodology for forming the cognitive interest of adolescents in classical music in the conditions of extra-time activity, which occupies most of the life of modern schoolchildren, has not been developed. In this work, an attempt is made to consider the problem of developing the cognitive interest of adolescents in classical music from the point of view of modern pedagogical technologies.

Sans Souci and the Pedagogical Experience

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Reinertsen
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Modern School ◽  
Low Threshold ◽  
Scientific Competence

This is about the pedagogical experience ahead of or beyond any pedagogical activity or action. It is therefore about perfectibility and/or dealing with something both theoretically and existentially. It is about inclusion and dialogue, but in an indirect manner, and school as a low threshold institution: heterogeneity, pluralism and multiculturalism as the primary characteristics of a modern school in a modern society. This makes school an institution important to life and knowledge. The need for a pedagogy created through a strong scientific orientation through practice or as I prefer; realism, urgent: Pedagogy framed by a good, relevant and strong understanding of context. This makes demands on teachers' competence. It demands more than possessing pedagogical scientific competence. A certain extent of double(d) competence and more is demanded both about what happens in science and about what happens in society and openness always through language and critical thinking or philosophy. This is about becoming teacher in/and for the fractured future and about what we might “give” (student) teachers in addition.

MEDIA AND MODERNITY: THE ROLE OF THE PRINTING PRESS IN THE MODERNIZATION OF WESTERN SOCIETY

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-301
Author(s):  
Yuyun Sunesti
Keyword(s):  
Modern Society ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Western Society ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
Information Media ◽  
Printing Method ◽  
Important Milestone

One of the influential factors in the formation of modern society in the Westernworld and subsequently spread to over the world has been the discovery of printing presswhich can be found in the form of printing method, printing company and print media.Since it was firstly used by Gutenberg in about 15th century AD, information which waspreviously delivered through oral medium with a limited audience, then through a methodof printing can be reproduced in large quantities and can be read by more audience, acrossdistance and time. Printing method which encourages the emergence of large printingcompanies and then print media has contributed in transforming modern cultural life ofsociety.In addition, the advent of the printing industries which has transformed intotransnational corporations as well as the emergence of journals and regular newspapersalso contributes significantly in raising public spaces as a medium for discussion andcritical thinking amidst society. Ultimately, this information media transformation brings achange in the state system which is more open and leads to the emergence of ideas ofnationalism which becomes an important milestone in transforming traditional societiesinto modern societies.

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