scholarly journals In Search of Maximal Citizenship in Educational Policy for Young People: Analysing Citizenship in Finnish Religious Education in View of the “Maximal” Conception

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
National Educational Policy

The place of religion and how it should be employed in education for citizenship is currently an issue in Europe. The challenges of increasing diversity are the underlying factors. The conception of maximal citizenship (a critical model of citizenship) gives a significant framework for analysis and scholarly perspectives about several European contexts on this matter. However, there is hardly maximal citizenship in Finnish contexts in scholarship. Hence, this work searches for the elements of maximal citizenship in educational policy for young people by employing the policy relating to citizenship in Finnish religious education (RE). Focusing on grades 7–9 of basic education, its primary data is based on selected national policy documents. The data were analysed using critical discourse analysis. The main findings suggest that citizenship in Finnish RE is only somewhat compatible with the characteristics of maximal citizenship. This reveals some policy shortcomings that could negatively affect the potential of critical-mindedness of young people and equal opportunities in a democracy. Hence, some suggestions that could improve the situation are embedded in the paper. Nevertheless, a linguistic conception of citizenship in Finland vis-à-vis a recent development in national educational policy seems to push the conception of maximal citizenship in a relatively new direction. Furthermore, an explicit use of the “Convention on the Rights of the Child” in Finnish curriculum broadens our conception of maximal citizenship in general. Moreover, while scholars agree that maximal citizenship is essentially “critical”, this piece suggests that every “critical” approach to citizenship education is not necessarily “maximal”.

Successful futures? New economy business logics, child rights, and Welsh educational reform

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Lemke ◽  
Lei Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
National Policy ◽  
New Economy ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Performance Orientation ◽  
Educational Rights ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
And Performance

The well-documented global economic disinvestment in schooling necessitates critical examination of policy discourses that influence educational systems and student learning. Situated within the critical policy studies tradition, the present study conducted a critical discourse analysis of the Donaldson Report (2015), a proposed comprehensive Welsh learning and accountability system. We begin with a brief discussion of research focused on global accountability reform within the new economy. To situate the Donaldson Report within this research, we review literature on reforms within the United Kingdom, with special attention to the Welsh educational policy context, which also includes incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into national policy. Findings highlight a limited Report focus on core educational rights embodied within the UNCRC and recommendations for a new system that leans toward a more technocratic and performance orientation. We conclude with implications for the exercise of children’s rights within Welsh schooling.

scholarly journals Religion som fag – sett fra elevperspektiv. «RLE er egentlig et av de viktigste fagene»

Prismet ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 27-50
Author(s):  
Sylvi Stenersen Hovdenak ◽  
Heid Leganger-Krogstad
Keyword(s):  
Educational Policy ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Religious Knowledge ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
The Future ◽  
National Educational Policy ◽  
Young Students ◽  
Global World

Ingress: Artikkelen tar utgangspunkt i en kvalitativ studie blant ungdom i alderen 15-19 år i Groruddalen. Datamaterialet viser at de unge vurderer religion som et av skolens viktigste fag. De formidler at religionsfaget bidrar med kunnskap som er viktig for å forstå og respektere den enkeltes religiøse tilhørighet og verdigrunnlag og at faget er identitetsdannende. Det åpner for kommunikasjon mellom ulike religioner, og blir vurdert som et viktig bidrag til å forstå en global verden. Elevenes utsagn blir analysert i lys av en modell over ulike virkelighetsdimensjoner i religionsdidaktikken, utviklet av Leganger-Krogstad (2013). Det teoretiske rammeverket bygger på ulike kunnskapsdiskurser relatert til Bernsteins begreper om horisontale og vertikale diskurser, og Aristoteles’ begreper om episteme, techne og fronesis, der sistnevnte får en grunnleggende betydning. En hovedkonklusjon er at religionsundervisning er viktig for å stimulere og utvikle fronesis som kunnskapsform hos elevene. Eleverfaringene drøftes også i relasjon til hvilken plass religion som fag gis i norsk utdanningspolitikk for fremtidens skole.Nøkkelord: religionsfagets betydning for ungdom, fronesis, virkelighetsdimensjoner, religionsdidaktikk, utdanningspolitikk, kjerneelementerAbstract: The article focuses on school experiences among young students (age 15-19 years), related to religion in education in Norway studied through individual interviews. Religious education stands out as one of the most important subjects in school. The students report that religious knowledge helps them to understand and respect their school mates’ religious stands and values, to construct their own identity, and to understand the global world. The students’ responses are analysed by the use of a didactical model developed by Leganger-Krogstad (2013) to illustrate dimensions of reality in focus in religious education. The principal conclusion is that religious education is important to stimulate and develop the students’ phronesis for life. Theoretical tools are Bernstein’s concepts of horizontal and vertical discourses, and Aristotle’s concepts of episteme, techne and phronesis. The experiences of the students are then discussed in relation to national educational policy in the future for religious education.Keywords: religious education, students’ perspectives, phronesis, dimensions of reality, RE approaches, educational policy on religious education.

Efektifitas Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab 0 (nol) sks dalam membentuk Bi’ah al-‘Arabiyah pada Prodi PAI STIT Raden Wijaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Mustain Mustain
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Arabic And English ◽  
Oriented Approach

Arabic subjects are very important to develop the ability to communicate. By learning Arabic, students can understand the conversation and reading in Arabic well. Formal Arabic Studies in Madrasahs are the main means for students to master Arabic. This study aims to: 1) Know the efforts of STI Pati Raden Wijaya Prodi in shaping Arabic environment on Prodi PIT STIT Raden Wijaya. 2) Knowing the supporting factors in shaping Arabic environment on PAI STIT Raden Wijaya Prodi. 3) Knowing the obstacles faced by Prodi PIT STIT Raden Wijaya in shaping Arabic environment at Prodi PIT STIT Raden Wijaya. This study uses oriented approach (paradigm) Descriptive-Qualitative, While the type of research is using case studies (Santoso, 2005). In this study the researchers themselves or with the help of others are the main data collectors. This research was conducted at Tarbiyah High School of Raden Wijaya Kota Mojokerto, on Islamic Religious Education Study Program. In this study, the primary data obtained by researchers is: the results of interviews with the Chairman of the Study Program of Islamic Education and Students Semester I (One). In this study used in analyzing data that has been obtained is by descriptive (non statistical) descriptive that is explorative. The conclusions of this research are: 1) Effort-uaha done Prodi in making effective learning arab language in Prodi PIT STIT Raden Wijaya are: a. He held yaum al-'araby twice a week on Friday. b. It was called shabah al-lughah a week twice before ta'lim afkar al-islamy began. c. The existence of study club on each mabna. 2) Factors that become supporters in forming bi'ah al-'arabiyah are: a. Attachment of mufradat in strategic places. b. Make plaques that are written / spoken in Arabic to make it easier to remember. c. Songs in foreign languages ​​(Arabic and English) to increase students' insight in developing the language. 3) The constraints faced in creating bi'ah al-'arabiyah namely: a. Ability and basic students are different. b. There is no class classification that suits the ability of each student. c. Lack of facilities / facilities and infrastructure. d. Competence musyrif / ah who are not all able to speak. e. The curriculum and materials that are presented have not been neatly arranged. f. The absence of a strict iqob for students who do not communicate arabic language everyday.

THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF SKHOTHANE ON YOUTH’S (UNDER)DEVELOPMENT AT EKURHULENI’S TO WNSHIP(S) OF SOUTH AFRICA

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Ndwakhulu Tshishonga
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Youth Culture ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Culture Of Poverty ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Cultural Implications ◽  
Material Goods ◽  
Ultimate Purpose

This article examines the socio-economic implications that the controversial sub-culture of skhothane has on the development or underdevelopment of youth at Ekurhuleni and surrounding townships. It interrogates skhothane within the post-modern expressive youth culture. In the township(s) of Ekurhuleni, skhothane is regarded not only as a controversial sub-culture but also as a lifestyle whereby young people compete in acquiring material goods with the ultimate purpose of destroying them. This practice co-exists alongside youth unemployment and underdevelopment which is exacerbated by poverty, rising unemployment and gross inequalities. The author argues that the practice of skhothane sub-culture does not only undermine the policies and programmes aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of young people, but turns the youth into materialistic consumers. In this article, young people are viewed as victims of post-modern lifestyles who are socialised under an intergenerational culture of poverty and underdevelopment. It uses primary data from selected interviews with skhothane members and general members of local communities and secondary sources from books, accredited journals and newspapers.

scholarly journals Darker shades of “fairness” in India: Male attractiveness and colorism in commercials

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-248
Author(s):  
Sayantan Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Skin Tone ◽  
Indian Society ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Television Commercials ◽  
Multimodal Analysis ◽  
Light Skin ◽  
Indian Men ◽  
Skin Lightening

AbstractThe skin-lightening products for men in India and their mode of advertising have been shaping the concept of attractiveness for Indian men by portraying lighter skin tone as the most fundamental quality of being attractive, always desirable, and successful. Although women’s skin-lightening products in India have received attention by a few scholars lately, men’s products are still underresearched. Hence, this study aims to investigate the issue of colorism augmented by television commercials for men’s “fairness” (light skin tone) products in India. The primary data for this study are six Hindi television commercials for men’s skin-lightening products which were broadcast from 2005 to 2015 and were available on YouTube during data collection. The commercials are by one popular brand, Emami Fair and Handsome. The target commercials are significant for their categorical distinction in directness as well as for their nature of storytelling that helps facilitate the discourse of colorism itself. The methodology is a combination of multimodal analysis, critical discourse analysis, and advertisement analysis. The overall goal of this study is to bring visibility to this subtle and multilayered problem of colorism in Indian society which is being reinforced by the skin-lightening products for men.

Lessons Learned from National Food Fortification Projects: Experiences from Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (4_suppl3) ◽  
pp. S281-S292 ◽  
Author(s):  
James P. Wirth ◽  
Arnaud Laillou ◽  
Fabian Rohner ◽  
Christine A. Northrop-Clewes ◽  
Barbara Macdonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Market Structures ◽  
History Of ◽  
Data Source

Background Fortification of staple foods has been repeatedly recommended as an effective approach to reduce micronutrient deficiencies. With the increased number of fortification projects globally, there is a need to share practical lessons learned relating to their implementation and responses to project-related and external challenges. Objective To document the achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and management responses associated with national fortification projects in Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Methods Independent end-of-project evaluations conducted for each project served as the primary data source and contain the history of, and project activities undertaken for, each fortification project. Other sources, including national policy documents, project reports from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and other stakeholders, industry assessments, and peer-reviewed articles, were used to document the current responses to challenges and future project plans. Results All projects had key achievements related to the development of fortification standards and the procurement of equipment for participating industry partners. Mandatory fortification of wheat flour was a key success in Morocco and Uzbekistan. Ensuring the quality of fortified foods was a common challenge experienced across the projects, as were shifts in consumption patterns and market structures. Adjustments were made to the projects' design to address the challenges faced. Conclusions National fortification projects are dynamic and must be continually modified in response to specific performance issues and broader shifts in market structure and consumption patterns.

Issues of training of specialists of inclusive education

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
K. Myrzakhankizi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Speech Pathologist ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Special Learning Needs

In this article, the authors point to the most acute problem today of children with special learning needs in an inclusive environment. Today it is one of the world’s problems. The 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Salamanca Declaration on Principles of Education Policy with Special Needs (Salamanca, Spain) of 1994 are the legal basis for this issue. The “State Program for the Development of Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2011 - 2020” says that the legislation of our country provides equal rights to children with special learning needs, and in the coming period the number of kindergartens and schools with inclusive education will increase. In accordance with world processes, our country is also expanding inclusive education. It is well known that there is a need for specialists to educate children with special needs. In this regard, the authors disclose the practice of the department of special education Abay KazNPU for the training of speech pathologist. At the same time, given that young people today do not understand speech pathology well, the author points out the importance of involving the media in this process, thereby emphasizing the importance of expanding the understanding of inclusion, by parents, young people and the general public.

FISHING ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RACHUONYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
GRACE AUMA OJIJO ◽  
Lucy Kibera
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Government

This study investigated the influence of fishing related activities on academic performance of secondary school students in Rachuonyo North Sub-County. The specific objectives were to examine the activities associated with fishing and determine how they influenced academic performance of secondary students in the Sub-County. The study targeted students and principals of the 49 secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-county. The research used simple random sampling to select 14 public secondary schools and 20 Form Three students from each of the sampled schools. The total sample size was 292 respondents. Primary data was collected and analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods and then presented in tables in percentages. Data analysis was done using SPSS and the Microsoft Excel software. The study established that students participated in fishing activities while attending school. Major fishing activities that students engaged in included: actual fishing an agreement  index of 82.9% of students; repairing of fishing nets which was supported by 74.2% of students; setting of nets in the lake which was supported by 84.4% of students; and removal of fish from the nets which was agreed to by 83.9% of students. Some (91.7%) of the students believed that their counterparts who engaged in fishing activities tended to perform poorly in their classwork.  The study has recommended that parents, School Boards of Management and the communities along the beaches collaborate with each other in order to keep students from engaging in fishing activities for this likely to improve school attendance and academic performance of students. The Government should enforce compulsory basic education as well as provide it free to all children at this level of education.

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