Assessing the impact of Social Innovation Education on student’s engagement. European Journal Of Sustainable Development

Kalemaki I, Garefi I, Protopsaltis A (2021)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

European Journal of Sustainable Development European Center of Sustainable Development

Book Volume: 10

Pages Range: 389-400

Journal Issue: 1

URI: https://ecsdev.org/ojs/index.php/ejsd/article/view/1178/1161

DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n1p389

Open Access Link: https://ecsdev.org/ojs/index.php/ejsd/article/view/1178/1161

Abstract

This paper presents the findings of the H2020 NEMESIS project that aims to design, test and validate a consolidated approach for embedding Social Innovation in Education. Social Innovation Education (SIE) is a new educational approach that aims to empower students to take action for a more democratic and sustainable society.   During the academic year 2018-2019, eight schools from five European countries applied the NEMESIS SIE framework by involving 56 teachers, 1030 students and 69 community members in a variety of SIE approaches. This paper reports on these attempts with a particular focus on analyzing their impact on student's engagement. Data were retrieved through focus groups with 80 people, an online survey to 206 students, interviews, classroom observations and students' narratives. Research findings suggested positive outcomes for students in terms of emotional,

cognitive, behavioral and agentic engagement. Findings also showed a positive influence of SIE on the cultivation and progression of student s' social innovation competences.   These initial findings have the potential to pave the way for more research in the under investigated field of SIE as well as to encourage policies and initiatives for promoting social innovation in education

 This paper presents the findings of the H2020 NEMESIS project that aims to design, test and validate
a consolidated approach for embedding Social Innovation in Education. Social Innovation Education
(SIE) is a new educational approach that aims to empower
students to take action for a more
democratic and sustainable society. During the academic year 2018
-
2019, eight schools from five
European countries applied the NEMESIS SIE framework by involving 56 teachers, 1030 students
and 69 community members in a va
riety of YOU approaches. This paper reports on these attempts with
a particular focus on analyzing their impact on student's engagement. Data were retrieved through
focus groups with 80 people, an online survey to 206 students, interviews, classroom observ
ations and
students' narratives. Research findings suggested positive outcomes for students in terms of emotional,
cognitive, behavioral and agentic engagement. Findings also showed a positive influence of SIE on
the cultivation and progression of student
s' social innovation competences. These initial findings have
the potential to pave the way for more research in the under investigated field of SIE as well as to
encourage policies and initiatives for promoting social innovation in education

Authors with CRIS profile

Aristidis Protopsaltis Zentrum für Lehr-/Lernforschung, -innovation und Transfer, Abteilung ILI

Related research project(s)

Novel Educational Model Enabling Social Innovation Skills developmen (NEMESIS) Oct. 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021

How to cite

APA:

Kalemaki, I., Garefi, I., & Protopsaltis, A. (2021). Assessing the impact of Social Innovation Education on student’s engagement. European Journal Of Sustainable Development. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 10(1), 389-400. https://dx.doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n1p389

MLA:

Kalemaki, Irene, Ioana Garefi, and Aristidis Protopsaltis. "Assessing the impact of Social Innovation Education on student’s engagement. European Journal Of Sustainable Development." European Journal of Sustainable Development 10.1 (2021): 389-400.

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