From assets to agents of change: Social justice, organizing, and youth development

Ginwright, Shawn; James, Taj

doi:10.1002/yd.25

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“…Nevertheless, the behavior of individual citizens is a construct that has been studied extensively in the social sciences, and while scholars may not agree on the most applicable empirical model to explain its causation, there is a large consensus that is correlated to psychological characteristics of individuals, such as attitudes and knowledge. Especially relevant is the study of these constructs in young people, at the onset of their lives as active citizens and leaders of tomorrow [6], of consolidating habits, behavioral patterns [7], and the formation of identity and interpersonal relationships [8]. In the current study, we focus on students' sustainability consciousness or SC [9,10].…”

Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effectiveness of Education for Sustainable Development

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Abstract:Perhaps the most important issue in our time is how to sustain our planet's resources, while developing wealth and well-being for a growing population. This monumental task has been defined in the concept of sustainable development (SD). During the last few decades the world communities have agreed upon addressing SD through international treaties. As a response Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has been launched as an answer to cope with sustainability. However, empirical studies are a missing link in the discourse around ESD, where decisions and implementation strategies are heavily based on policy recommendations and gut feelings by practitioners. We used data from 2413 students in grades 6, 9, and 12 from 51 schools across Sweden to study the effectiveness of ESD. In line with the current debate on the definition of ESD, we quantified the extent to which teaching can be labeled as holistic and/or pluralistic. Through a series of descriptive analyses and the estimation of structural equation models, our results indicate that ESD can indeed impact on student outcomes in terms of their sustainability consciousness. The results of this study reveal the key role ESD plays in addressing SD, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

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Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

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The Effectiveness of Education for Sustainable Development

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“…Shaped both within and outside of religious traditions, spiritual growth is often an important driver in the search for meaning in life (Benson et al 2003). Another source of purpose highlighted by researchers and practitioners of social justice youth development is the desire to improve conditions for one's family and community (Ginwright and James 2002).…”

Section: Guiding Framework and Principlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Positive youth development merits state investment

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In the last three decades, positive youth development has emerged as the new paradigm for youth-related research and programming. The literature provides strong evidence that high-quality youth programs can have positive and significant effects. Positive youth development is strongly associated with three outcomes of particular public significance: improved school achievement and graduation rates, decreased incidence of risk behaviors and increased sense of personal efficacy and empathy. A strong economic case could be built for increasing public investment in positive youth development programs. What is needed now is more and better data, and measurable goals at the state level.

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“…Another area of inquiry related to YPAR and youth activism scholarship is concerned with how these forms of youth resistance represent important efforts in critical pedagogy (Buras, Randels, & Salaam, 2010;Cammarota & Fine, 2008;Morrell, 2008;Kirshner, 2006). In the end, these projects represent efforts by youth and adult allies to affirm their agency to resist injustices and to transform their communities (Ginwright & James, 2002;Giroux, 1983).…”

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confidence: 99%