Pedagogics. Studies and Dissertations ISSN 2658-1213; e-ISSN 2720-1414; This periodical is intended to be read by researchers involved in the broadly-understood sciences of upbringing, and also by teachers, educationists, psychologists and other individuals in professions connected with educational institutions. In it, papers devoted to both the contemporary and historical issues of educational thought, upbringing and education are published. The task of this periodical is to present the most recent outcomes of research in the domains of instruction and upbringing, and also to provide history-based reflection relevant to the transformations in contemporary education in Poland and all over the world. Apart from original scientific papers, this periodical publishes as well other kinds of scientific texts such as: polemical texts, reviews, and also reports on conferences. 'Pedagogics' is present in the following Polish and international databases: ERIH+ (European Refrence Index for the Humanities and the Social Sciences), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), CEEOL (Central and Eastern European Online Library GmbH), Index Copernicus, Polska Bibliografia Naukowa, Pol-Index,Bazhum.
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[review] Michał Nowicki, Edukacja filozoficzna w Indiach wczesnego okresu upaniszadowego, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM, Poznań 2024, ss. 218
review -Michał Nowicki, Edukacja filozoficzna w Indiach wczesnego okresu upaniszadowego, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM, Poznań 2024, ss. 218
In the following article I present the role of the child in Jewish culture. To this end, I discuss its importance in the context of parenting and faith. I present three institutions that are responsible for raising a child: family, school, and synagogue. Due to the patriarchal nature of the Judaic reli-gion, I discuss the religious rites that a child is subjected to after birth, with a distinction made according to the child’s gender.
Cyberbullying and youth: How technology shapes peer relationships
The article focuses on the impact of modern technologies on peer relationships among young people. On one hand, social media and communication platforms make it easier for young people to establish and maintain connections, fostering the creation of bonds and a sense of belonging. On the other hand, the anonymity and ease of online communication can contribute to the emer-gence of negative phenomena such as cyberbullying. The article will discuss the consequences of online bullying on the mental health and social relationships of young people, as well as effective methods to combat this issue. Parents, teachers, and educational programs play a crucial role in promoting the safe use of technology and fostering healthy relationships in the digital world
Musical emoji as a medium of communication in social media and media education
This article attempts to discuss the issue of emoji, taking into account the musical context. A brief consideration of the importance of emoji in contemporary communication and culture is presented, emphasising the communicative role of musical emoji in media education and social media. The genesis of the emergence of emoji icons in a society co-created in the virtual world by a young generation using digital technologies and social media was mentioned. Examples were given of the use of selected emoji in musical contexts and musical phenomena emerging in media and digital spaces. The issue of media education of emoji users was mentioned, addressing the perception of emoji as a medium for emotional communication. Examples of musical emoji in the use of music technology titans and selected artists are also briefly described.
Cognitive empathy and mirror neurons in the context of pedagogy
The article analyzes the knitting of mirror neurons in the context of the role and importance of education. The author draws attention to the connection between cognitive empathy and the area of activity of mirror neurons. The problem for some students may be the activation of neu-rons in the learning process, especially when acquiring knowledge in social and emotional educa-tion. Children on the Autism spectrum, with depression and Asperger’s syndrome, experience par-ticular difficulties in these areas. Additionally, the article discusses the specificity of the learning process in children at such an early stage of education. The article aims to present the essence of the operation of mirror neurons and the impact of cognitive empathy on the quality of learning. Biological analysis of the learning process is a fascinating area thanks to which educators can deepen their knowledge and implement new teaching methods.
The importance of vocation and passion for duty in the teaching profession
This article examines issues such as vocation, passion and duties, which constitute the essence of everyday school life. The quintessence of the considerations is the correlation between voca-tion and passion, because these are mutually complementary constructs that only when combined create the essence of teaching, but also an effective tool for facing the challenges, difficulties, and multiplicity of duties that a teacher faces. Moreover, vocation and passion are areas indicating full commitment and awareness of the mission, while enabling professional and reliable implementa-tion of basic duties, i.e. caring, teaching and upbringing, regardless of the constant changes taking place in every area of life, especially educational. A teacher with a vocation and passion does not perceive his duties in the context of institutional work alone, but as a source of personal and pro-fessional fulfillment.
Digital barrier-free accessibility as a requirement of modern social services
The article examines the issue of ensuring the accessibility of social services for all segments of the population, including persons with disabilities and other representatives of low-mobility groups. The author analyzes the organizational and content principles of creating a barrier-free environment in the social service system, emphasizes the importance of integrating information and communication technologies as a key tool for ensuring equal access to services. The article reveals the importance of digital barrier-free environment, which implies not only physical but also technological accessibility of resources and services, which is especially relevant in the current conditions of digitalization of society. The focus is on an overview of Ukraine’s government programs aimed at creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment. In particular, the author analyzes initiatives that support the inte-gration of digital solutions into social services, which allows people with disabilities to use public and social services online, without the need for physical presence. The author emphasizes the role of such programs in expanding social support opportunities and promoting equal conditions for all citizens. The article contains recommendations for further improving approaches to digital in-clusion, which can serve as a basis for the development of an inclusive society in Ukraine.
information and communication technologies
‘Memory in bronze and stone": museum and pedagogical reconstruction and a lesson-requiem in memory of the fallen polish scientists
The author of the article describes the algorithm for conducting a non-standard integrated req-uiem lesson (based on the integration of art and history), which is based on a tragic event in the history of Lviv – the shooting in July 1941 of representatives of the Polish intelligentsia, their fam-ilies and people who happened to be in the homes of scholars at the time of the arrest by the Nazis. Justifying the methods of museum pedagogy, historical reconstruction and theatricalisa-tion, the author of the article defines the role of research work of students-’experts’ in the imple-mentation of the classroom objectives. Attention is focused on the importance of using discussion and debate methods, performing creative tasks of a biographical and research nature, analysing the development of historical events and, as a result, carrying out joint creative projects. At the same time, the author reveals the content of historical research by student experts against the background of the description of the tragic events of 1941.
‘European Heritage Days in Lviv’ as an example of educational communication between museum and school
The authors of the article focus on the role of educational communication between museums and schools in modern conditions, which has become traditional for the cultural space of the city. As an example of such communication, the article examines the European Heritage Days in Lviv, a series of cultural and educational events involving museums and the museum space that must meet certain criteria. The example of cooperation between the Ancient Lviv Museum and secondary school No. 50 in Lviv demonstrates the effectiveness of joint activities (lessons with game elements, inclusive classes, travel lessons) in the museum space in order to effectively educate students and promote the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people at the European level using the means of museum pedagogy. The authors emphasise the importance of organising a museum learning environment and con-stantly holding informal museum events in the city space – festivals, workshops, hackathons, pro-jects that expand the contexts of modern educational and cultural practices.
Rev. Valentine Gadowski’s self-presentation of the Elementary Catholic Catechism
Not least among the numerous prerequisites for good, productive education is a good textbook covering a particular subject. What is essential from a pedagogical standpoint is, among other things, having the right textbooks for teaching religious education. A number of educators, cate-chists and theologians have addressed this issue, pointing out that some of the authors preparing the content of these textbooks fail to pay sufficient attention to the postulates of theorists and practitioners involved in school teaching methodology. Many methodologists of teaching religion, theoreticians and practitioners of catechisation and pedagogy have put forward postulates concerning the need to prepare teaching aids that are text-book-like in nature and satisfy the requirements of didactics while providing a good contribution to students’ acquisition of the most important information about God and the Catholic religion. A number of these individuals have contributed significantly to the development of the educa-tion system and community life. The accomplishments of Rev. Walenty Gadowski (1861–1956), who was a well-known and respected professor of catechetics and Christian pedagogy, deserve special mention. His activities combined with his extraordinarily comprehensive academic output made him one of the most eminent pedagogues and catechists in Poland. The Diocesan Archive in Tarnów houses a rich scholarly legacy of Rev. Walenty Gadowski, includ-ing texts that are virtually unknown as they have not been published anywhere, or only partially. These papers comprise: Religious Education (Wychowanie religijne), Didactics and Methodol-ogy (Dydaktyka i metodyka), Christian Pedagogy (Pedagogika chrześcijańska) and the so-called May Readers (Czytanki majowe) written for May services not only in the diocese but also for those outside of it. In addition to those mentioned, this collection also includes less extensive texts such as: Preparing for First Confession and First Holy Communion for Pre-school Children (Przygo-towanie do pierwszej spowiedzi i pierwszej Komunii św. dla dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym), Ele-mentary Catechising (Katechizowanie elementarne), or the extremely important text. The collec-tion of the aforementioned archives making up Rev. Gadowski’s legacy also features a text of cru-cial importance for religious education and upbringing, The New “Elementary” Catechism (Nowy katechizm „elementarny”), in which Rev. Walenty Gadowski describes the virtues of the Elemen-tary Catechism he had published. This paper aims to present Rev. Walenty Gadowski’s view on the need for a new and improved catechism. It must be pointed out that all the texts referred to by Rev. Walenty Gadowski are still in the collection of the Tarnów Diocesan Archives
Elements of multicultural education under conditions of domination. Transmission of cultural traditions in the schools of Cieszyn Silesia in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Multicultural education is not a concept specific to the contemporary world. In fact, it can be traced back to, for example, the multi-ethnic Habsburg monarchy. In Teschen Silesia, the co-exist-ing ethnicities (the Germans, the Poles, the Czechs and the Jews), religious denominations (Roman Catholicism, Protestantism and Judaism) and various social strata adopted elements of the domi-nant culture alongside their efforts to preserve their own ethnic traditions. In the long 19th cen-tury, schools served as a good “vantage point” for observations of general cultural exchanges. The educational reforms implemented by the authorities transformed public perceptions of the exter-nal world, while allowing tribes/ethnicities and individuals to preserve their native regional worlds and to confront that which was different. The role of secondary school teachers and folk school personnel was of no small importance in this regard. Educational institutions became a common ground for a relatively peaceful co-existence of ethnicities, religions, estates of the realm, and their divergent views.
Around Mathematics in Texts for Children at Younger School Age
Early school education plays a key role in teaching. Acquiring mathematical knowledge in grades 1–3 such as: evaluation, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication is necessary to per-form more serious and detailed tasks at later stages of education. Mathematics, called the “queen of science”, is not only available in various sources of life and science, but is also present in litera-ture, through the confirmation of such literary works as Abecadło by Julian Tuwim. Fairy tales, stories for children, poems, rhymes, referring to mathematics in various ways, can also be created by teachers, becoming a very attractive element of the lesson, at the same time constituting an important didactic aid in the acquisition of individual mathematical operations by students. Such texts were also created as part of classes conducted with students of preschool and early school pedagogy at the Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa. Some of them are presented in the article below, together with a short commentary referring to the mathematical skills acquired by the students.
School as a place for developing emotional skills of children and adolescents
Emotional skills, including the ability to recognize, understand, regulate and express emotions, are fundamental for effective functioning in everyday life, constituting the basis of mental health and general well-being. School, as a place of socialization, should be an optimal environment in which children and adolescents would have the opportunity to develop emotional competences enabling full participation in school life but also outside its space. This publication outlines some of the possible forms of psychological and pedagogical assistance dedicated to students struggling with managing their own emotions, such as: the emotional skills development program Zippie’s Friends, mindfulness training, social and emotional competence training Aggression Replacement Training (ART), the use of elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, peer mediation and peer tu-toring, working on the student’s positive self-esteem. As part of the postulates and recommenda-tions for practice, attention was drawn to the need for appropriate academic education of teach-ers and psychologists, as well as establishing cooperation with the child’s family and involving them in the process of developing the child’s emotional skills.
psychological and pedagogical assistance
The existential category of encounter in the process of self-realisation and self-education. A comparison of the positions of Otto F. Bollnow and Jozef Tischner
The article analyses the application of the existential category of encounter in the process of self-realisation and self-education, referring to the concepts of Otto Friedrich Bollnow and Jozef Tischner. The author explores how the category of encounter as a ‘clash of otherness’ between the ‘I’ and the ‘You’ influences pedagogical relations and educational processes. He emphasises that the existential and social aspects of upbringing intertwine to create a dynamic relational structure. The foundation of the consideration is an analysis of the thought of Bollnow, who understood the encounter as a process of confrontation with the ‘Other’, leading to individual development and transformation of one’s own understanding of oneself and the world. The article considers his influence on hermeneutic and anthropological pedagogy, particularly in the context of personal development and life crises as opportunities for transformation. Similarly, Tischner, draw-ing on the philosophy of dialogue and the thought of Levinas, points to the ethical fundamen-tality of the encounter relationship, in which the relationship with the ‘Other’ becomes a key pedagogical aspect. The article highlights the importance of the encounter in the educator-educator relationship, treating it as a source of change in the way of being and understanding the world. The author points to the potential of applying this category in education as a tool for creating authentic rela-tionships and rebuilding the axiological dimension of education. The article’s conclusions suggest that the encounter can be the foundation for a renewal of contemporary pedagogy, emphasising relationality and the personal dimension of education.
The Idea and Educational Aspects of Sustainable Development and its Implementation on the Instance of Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH)
As a concept, sustainability appears to be a relatively new one. A closer examination of this phenomenon shows that this statement does not correspond to the facts. The whole human history seems to be a period of struggle between two opposing different approaches to nature: the first one is restless and focused on looting and making profits at the expense of the environment; the second one focuses on the respect for the world and living in harmony with nature. The latter direction, encountering obstacles on its way, became a kind of “spiritual ground” on which the concept of sustainable development was born. The implementation of the ecological message has become possible only in the face of environmental degradation and climate changes caused by human activity. Adapting the economy to the needs of ecology is a great challenge which not all enterprises cope with well. An interesting instance of this process is the case of the HHV transport company in Hamburg, Germany, a country that is undergoing a difficult energy transformation, shifting its economy from non-renewable energy to the renewable one. An important role has been played in this respect by educational institutions, which help shape a positive attitude toward protecting the environment, among others, in the context of road traffic.
Transport in the Beginnings of Civilizations in the Context of Symbolism and Education
The term “transport” has a rich content related to its social functions, which determine its goals and responsibilities. It has also a long history associated with both state-building processes and civilization transformations. In principle, it is impossible to imagine economy, social life or every-day human existence without them. Their creation is the result of inspiration, searching for a way to make ideas come true, acquiring knowledge and hard work of men. The development of transport would not have been possible on a large scale if the knowledge of how to be mobile had not been passed on through generations. It enabled among others the creation of a coherent “memory bank””, which facilitated the “transport education”.
Exploring the Interplay of Interpersonal Skills, Gender, Experience, Relationship Skills, Space Utilisation, and Instructional Skills in preschool teachers’ Classroom Management
Early childhood education requires an effective classroom management plan to create the op-timal learning environment for improved student outcomes. This quantitative study examined the relationship between behavioural skills, classroom management skills (CMS), space CMS, rela-tional CMS, interpersonal CMS, gender, experience, and instructional CMS. The participants were preschool teachers from various schools, and the data collection methods were self-report ques-tionnaires. The research used regression analysis as a method for investigating the connections that existed between the relevant variables. The findings revealed that while gender and relation-ship CMS did not significantly mediate the relationship between instructional CMS and the medi-ating variables (behavioural CMS and space CMS), interpersonal CMS does. The direct effect of gender, experience, and relationship CMS on the mediating variables was insignificant, but that of interpersonal CMS was. The total impact of gender and relationship CMS on instructional CMS was insignificant, but that of experience and interpersonal skills were significant. The mediating variables have a significant positive effect on instructional CMS. In summary, interpersonal CMS, behavioural CMS, space CMS, and experience positively affect instructional CMS. This study provides empirical proof of the relationships between these param-eters in classroom administration. The study suggests that early year’s educators and school offi-cials should prioritise behaviour control measures interpersonal skills and help students use space creatively. This will improve teaching and classroom management. This study can help educators and administrators create engaging and supportive learning environments.
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O teorii i praktyce kształtowania przestrzeni edukacyjnej we współczesnej Ukrainie i na świecie. Sprawozdanie z konferencji w Uniwersytecie im. Iwana Franki we Lwowie (27 X 2023 r.)
Recenzja książki: Irena Wojnar, Humanistyczne intencje edukacji, Wydawnictwo Akademickie „Żak”, Warszawa 2000, ss. 315
The Use of Therapeutic Fairy Tales as a Method of Reducing Anxiety in Preschool Children
Anxieties occur at every stage of a child's development, but in the preschool period they are most common. Children face many problems and weaknesses that they can't cope with on their own. Therapeutic fairy tales are a great method to help them overcome them in an effective way. Thanks to their therapeutic nature, they can also be used during pedagogical therapy classes. One of the forms used to work with children struggling with various fears is fairy tale therapy. Thanks to it, children gain knowledge about their fears, learn to name their own emotions and start talking about their own problems.
Internet addiction - challenges and strategies for dealing with digital dependency
In today's world, media are an integral part of everyday functioning. Regardless of age, everyone uses them every day. One of the most popular mediums in the last decade is the Internet, which not only enables communication with other people, but is also a source of a lot of information. Using the Internet offers many possibilities. One of them is getting to know other people and their opinions. Unfortunately, excessive use of the Internet leads to addiction. Cyberspace also carries numerous threats. Especially young and inexperienced people are at risk of being harmed by someone they do not know and have never seen. The phenomenon of Internet addiction is a huge problem experienced by an increasing number of users all over the world. Long-term use of electronic devices, activity on social media and even obsessive involvement in online games are becoming more widespread and are generating serious side effects among various age groups. These are health issues such as difficulties with sleep or concentration, increased stress levels, depression, as well as decreased effectiveness and, above all, difficulties in maintaining social relationships. In this article, we will focus on the problem of Internet addiction. We will identify the difficulties that arise in the context of this phenomenon and present some methods that may be useful for people who want to overcome their digital dependencies. We will also present practical approaches and tools that allow you to regain control over your Internet use.
Experiences of Alcoholic Families in Memories Adult Children of Alcoholics
The article focuses on the analysis of the experiences of people who grew up in families affected by alcoholism. The study focuses on a group of adults, called Adult Children of Alcoholics (ADA), who experienced/are experiencing difficulties related to alcoholism of one of their parents during their childhood. The aim of the article is to present the experiences gained from the family home in the opinion of Adult Children of Alcoholics. The analysis included features and properties of the family environment, relationships with adults - parents, values ​​valued in the family of origin, as well as an assessment of the impact of experiences acquired in childhood on functioning in adulthood.
VALUES PREFERRED BY YOUNG PEOPLE WATCHING THE AMERICAN SERIES "FRIENDS"
This article is a reflection on the values ​​that are noticed by young people watching the series "Friends". This series was widely broadcast in the years 1994-2004. University students has been asked to watch it in any language and answer questions about its content. The respondents' statements attempted to identify the values ​​they prefer and assess whether they are important for their further life choices. Additionally, research investigated whether students notice that watching films in a foreign language improve their language abilities and help learn new foreign grammar structure.
THIRD AGE UNIVERSITIES AS HUBS FOR CULTIVATING DIGITAL PROFICIENCIES IN OLDER ADULTS
In this article, we present the outcomes of implementing an experimental program designed to nurture digital proficiencies among older adults within the framework of a Third Age University affiliated with a territorial social service center. Through a process of analytical scrutiny, we have refined, systematized, and extended the definitions and structure of digital proficiencies in the older demographic. Anchored in this conceptualization and the tenets of andragogy, we have formulated a program that prioritizes the enhancement of digital skills, encompassing computer utilization, internet navigation, engagement with social media, and the mastery of other digital tools. Furthermore, the research delves into the collaboration between social workers who specialize in geragogy and program participants, as well as the utilization of the Moodle platform. The analysis of survey results (n=360 respondents) substantiates the program's triumph and the favorable attitude of older adults toward digital technologies. It underscores how the program takes into account the nuances of geronto-educational technologies while fostering the digital proficiencies of older individuals, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital tools into their everyday lives.
THEATRICALIZATION IN THE SPACE OF THE MUSEUM: POSSIBILITIES OF INTERACTION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND MUSEUM
INTERACTION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND MUSEUM The authors of the article analyze the phenomenon of theatricalization in the museum space from the perspective of museum pedagogy and museum communication. They examine various aspects and forms of theater pedagogy and the conditions for conducting a theatrical performance in a museum with a children's audience using appropriate communication methods. Presenting various forms of practical application of theatrical elements in Ukrainian museums, the authors pay special attention to the experience of Lviv, such as the organization of the Levenya Mobile Song Theater and volunteer work. The authors emphasize that theatricalization in the museum space is in line with modern trends in the development of education and culture, which contributes to the development of the child's creative potential, creative and perceptual abilities.
TRENDS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF MASTERS OF PHILOLOGY IN UNIVERSITIES OF POLAND
The article examines various approaches to defining trends in philosophy, sociology, and education. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the trend as a scientific category of comparative pedagogy, which is understood from the position of providing recommendations for the implementation of foreign experience for the development of national education. We analyze educational trends as trends that characterize qualitative changes in the direction of educational development and are directly related to the professional training of Masters in philological specialties. General trends have been identified as typical for the countries of the Visegrad Group throughout all stages of the development of higher education in the participating countries, but their manifestation is related to the development of the entire European higher education. We consider leading trends to be trends that are decisive at a certain stage of the development of higher education and can be both common and different. Education reforms started in Poland earlier than in other B4 countries. Attention is paid to the analysis of such modern educational trends in the professional training of masters of philological specialties in Polish universities, such as: the introduction of information and communication technologies, the formation of competencies as the results of Master's studies, the implementation of pan-European recommendations on language education; formation of EVO as a standard of knowledge about Europe; development of international cooperation of universities as a process of internationalization of education, participation in academic mobility. It was concluded that the process of reforming higher education in Poland is characterized both by trends associated with changes under the influence of provisions, EC documents and the Bologna reform, and by those that appeared in the process of formation of B4. Conceptual trends in the professional training of masters in philology, which each B4 country takes into account in order to preserve its national education, are also important for Polish education.