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Developing youth work: Chapter 5 - Beyond social education infed.org 5 facts
quoteRichard Pring (1984) argues that for a school or youth work unit to be effective, it requires 'a careful, philosophical reflection upon what it means to be a person, how development as a person is inextricably linked with a form of social life, and where moral values and ideas are presupposed in both'.
claimPersonal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) in schools and youth work agencies has become more strongly individualistic, according to Mark Smith.
claimScott (1908) advocated for a self-organized approach to group work, portraying the school as a social organism that could be used for developing cooperative attitudes and competencies.
claimIn Western societies, children transition from dependence on family members to independence by moving through school, peer groups, further education, training, and work, eventually establishing their own households.
quoteThe Albemarle Report (1960) stated: 'To encourage young people to come together into groups of their own choosing is the fundamental task of the Service. Their social needs must be met before their needs for training and formal instruction. . . . It means too, that it is the task of the Service to offer, in its own different environment, social education of the kind that has long been valued in the corporate life of those pursuing formal education in schools, technical colleges and universities.'
Open Source Boosts Innovation in Software, Hardware and Beyond rdworldonline.com Mar 2, 2017 1 fact
claimSchools, universities, and research laboratories widely utilize open-source hardware boards because they facilitate a 'learning-by-doing' teaching paradigm.
Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Mar 3, 2025 1 fact
claimThe most significant barriers to adopting open source software in schools are a lack of knowledge, training, availability of technology, and awareness of such software, according to Gupta et al. (2018).
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 1 fact
claimMulti-level interventions that engage multiple levels within an individual’s social ecology, such as families, peers, schools, and the community, have proven successful for autism interventions, as noted by Kohrt et al. (2018).
Cultural diversity and the social and emotional development of ... centreforearlychildhood.org Feb 2, 2025 1 fact
claimSchools and early childhood settings are environments that influence the values, beliefs, and practices that shape a young child's sense of identity, belonging, and understanding of the world.
The Role of Nutrition in Child Development inspirechildren.com Jul 8, 2024 1 fact
claimSchools play a vital role in ensuring children receive nutritious meals.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Jul 22, 2025 1 fact
claimDaytime sleepiness resulting from a lack of sleep can lead to poor performance at work or in school and increases the risk of car crashes and other accidents.
The Power of Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting | NAEYC naeyc.org Feb 23, 2022 1 fact
perspectiveHirsh-Pasek et al. (2020) propose that playful learning is a path to education reform that promotes 21st-century skills in schools.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children: Early Diagnosis and ... alliedacademies.org 1 fact
claimSchools play a vital role in intervention strategies by providing individualized education programs (IEPs) to help children meet their specific learning needs.
Early Childhood Development and Education - Healthy People 2030 odphp.health.gov 1 fact
claimChildren who enroll in low-quality schools with limited health resources, safety concerns, and low teacher support are more likely to have poorer physical and mental health.