Cultivation of Community Understanding Among 9-year Compulsory School Students: A Case Study of Shanghai
Principal’s Office, Shanghai International Studies University Bilingual School, Shanghai 200093, China
| Abstract: | Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of students, leading to higher rates of loneliness and depression symptoms. Scholars have primarily addressed this issue through the cultivation of social relationships, emphasizing their influence on mental and physical health outcomes. However, the paper argues that this approach is insufficient for primary and secondary students. Therefore, the concept of community understanding is proposed as an alternative approach. The purpose of this research is to design and implement an evaluation system that aims to foster the development of community understanding among primary and secondary school students. This research is based on the premise that students can enhance their community understanding through engaging in social practice activities, which are experiential learning opportunities that expose students to the real-world situations and issues in their communities. The strategies of an integrated system architecture, overall construction, and gradual progress are outlined, focusing on exploring and utilizing community resources, establishing a community practice workplace, and enriching the educational connotation of "Five Education." The paper also illustrates the research tools and practical activities implemented to foster students' community understanding and promote their comprehensive development. The significance of this study is that it can provide schools and communities with a practical and useful tool for assessing students’ social practices, which can help them to improve the community understanding. |
| Keywords: | Community Understanding; Students; 9-Year Compulsory Education |
| DOI: | 10.57237/j.edu.2023.04.001 |
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Received: 21 August 2023
Accepted: 7 October 2023
Published Online: 9 October 2023
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