The task of the modern school is to teach and prepare for the next level of education. Is this statement correct? Partly. In practice, the range of tasks is much wider. When it comes to versatile development, such events come to the fore in which a child can not only demonstrate his knowledge, but also personal qualities and abilities. Therefore, such attention is paid today to the organization of socially significant actions and projects for students.
What is this?
There are several definitions, but in general the meaning is as follows: it is a sequence of actions aimed at solving certain social problems and transforming the surrounding reality. In the modern school, this area of work is becoming one of the priorities. Such activities allow children to learn how to cope with various situations, get involved in the work to improve the social situation.
The purpose of socially significant activities at school:
- formation of social competencies, moraldevelopment;
- acquaintance with various social processes with "immersion in the situation";
- acquisition of communication and practical skills, the ability to see problems and not stand aside.
Teachers are sure that participation in social projects is an effective way of socialization and civic education of students, an opportunity to form the right values not in theory, but in practice.
Development of socially significant activities
The formation of social responsibility and independence is important both from a pedagogical and social standpoint. The potential of the school can be effectively used to integrate students into the social system. For this you need:
- gradual creation of humanistic moral guidelines, starting from elementary grades;
- constant interaction between the educational system and the nearest social space;
- activity technologies that allow the child to be directly involved in solving problems;
- cooperation between teachers, students, parents.
Systematicity lies in the fact that socially significant activities in which schoolchildren are involved are carried out throughout the school year. May be initiated by educators or parents, but activities must be personally meaningful to students.
Main destinations
The socially significant activities of schoolchildren today are quite diverse. During the year, schools implement dozens ofprojects with a social dimension. However, several traditional areas of work can be distinguished:
- civil-patriotic;
- environmental;
- culturological;
- charity;
- sociological;
- historical;
- he alth saving.
Volunteer (volunteer) movement format is often used in the organization of social practices. These include:
- providing assistance and support to socially vulnerable groups of the population;
- improvement (landscaping) of territories;
- work with sponsored institutions (kindergartens, orphanages, nursing homes);
- maintaining the work of cultural and sports institutions;
- conducting opinion polls.
Recommendations on the organization of socially significant activities
The prerequisites for the success of this area in the work of the school are consistency, regularity, regulatory support, creativity, and the involvement of all participants in the educational process. The organization of socially significant activities may be accompanied by the following local provisions:
- order of the head (on the appointment of responsible persons);
- schedule for the current academic year;
- safety instructions;
- Written statements of consent from the parents of students.
For work, a group of teachers is formed who determines thematic and temporary blocks of socially significant work. Before the beginningeach of them schoolchildren and their parents are introduced to the action plan. Quite often they are held in a competitive form, which increases the interest of the participants. It is obligatory to instruct the children before the start of each activity. Monitoring is also carried out to determine the opinion of children and their parents, to identify existing shortcomings.
Social projects in elementary school
Socially meaningful activities play an important role in the development of students of all ages. But the first steps in this field should be taken already in the lower grades.
In the social initiatives of primary school students, their need for active work, independence, independence, the desire to participate in the lives of others is manifested. That is why it is so important to involve them in the volunteer movement.
Besides the opportunity to learn how to make the right choice and act, the group nature of the work is of great importance. No wonder they say that nothing brings people together better than working together. Social projects help the child learn to interact with other people, make commitments and fulfill them. As areas of work, it is better to choose those that relate to the immediate environment of the younger student in order to ensure his interest and involvement.
Civil-patriotic projects
Patriotic education of the younger generation is now given special attention. And this is noticeably reflected in the organization of socially significant activities of the modern school. Formationa conscious civic position, a respectful attitude to the past and present of one's country - these are the tasks reflected in the Concept of Spiritual and Moral Education. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to combine educational (thematic talks, class hours) and practical (events, projects, actions) methods. Among the possible forms of socially significant activity of a civil and patriotic orientation:
- organization of search parties and work in archives;
- ethnographic expeditions;
- interviews with famous residents of the city (region);
- collection of materials, design of expositions of the school museum;
- local history excursions;
- meetings and organization of targeted assistance to veterans (combat operations, labor);
- participation in events dedicated to Victory Day and other significant dates;
- memorial care;
- organization of military-patriotic sports games.
Our Home: Environmental Movement
Involving schoolchildren in practical work on the study and protection of nature is one of the most effective forms of environmental education. As part of socially significant activities in this area, the upbringing of environmental culture and the formation of an active life position are taking place.
The scale of environmental actions in which schoolchildren participate can vary from the school area to the district, city and region. It could be:
- cleaning and garbage disposal;
- cleaning parks,squares, coastal zone of reservoirs;
- landscaping sites;
- collection of waste paper, plastic, recycling of batteries;
- saving water and electricity;
- promotion of a conscious attitude to the environment (surveys, leaflets, speeches).
Volunteer movement
One of the most popular and demanded forms of socially significant activity. A volunteer is a person who, at his own request, in his free time, does something useful for others for free. He may not have special skills, but he is ready to learn, help, share his experience with others. The volunteer movement is inherent in:
- selflessness;
- voluntariness;
- social utility;
- organization;
- participant engagement.
There are several main types and areas of volunteering:
- mutual assistance, support of different social groups;
- charity;
- participation in self-government;
- propaganda and education.
Charity events
The ability to empathize, the ability to empathize today are not so common. The formation of these qualities occurs at a young age, so it is so important to create conditions in which the child learns to sympathize with others, to provide assistance.
Charity events and projects are one of the most important areas of socially significant activity. They can involve teachers, schoolchildren, theirparents, as well as representatives of charitable foundations, organizations, groups of volunteers. Usually it is about helping those who need it. These can be the elderly, the sick, low-income citizens, orphans, refugees, victims of natural disasters, animals, etc.
Charity school fairs, concerts, auctions and marathons are becoming traditional today to raise the necessary funds.
