Building a Better World: The Role of Social Awareness and Values

 Social Awareness 

Social awareness can be defined as an understanding of current societal issues, trends, and events. In the field of education, this includes an awareness of the issues facing students, such as bullying, discrimination, and mental health. It also includes learning how social media, technology, and other aspects of society can affect students and their learning.

It also involves understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education, and how to create an environment where all students feel safe and respected. Social awareness in education involves being aware of the implications of current laws, policies, and practices and advocating for change when needed. This includes understanding the impact of policies such as disproportionate discipline practices, lack of access to resources, and limited access to high quality learning opportunities. It also requires recognizing the impact of implicit propensity and microaggressions in all aspects of the educational system. 

This understanding can help educators create and implement equitable practices, policies, and programs that ensure equitable access and outcomes for all students. This is regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, or socioeconomic status.

 Implicit bias and microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that can lead to disparities in educational outcomes. By recognizing their impact, educators can begin to address them, and ensure that all students have an equitable learning experience. This is significant because research has shown that implicit bias and microaggressions can lead to a lack of engagement and a sense of alienation for students from marginalized backgrounds. This can lead to lower academic performance. 

If educators can create an environment where all students feel welcome and valued, it can result in increased engagement and better educational outcomes for all students. This is especially true in cases where students from marginalized backgrounds are already at a disadvantage due to systemic inequalities. When these students are further made to feel unwelcome or alienated, it can create an even wider divide between them and their peers. This can lead to further disengagement and poorer academic outcomes.

Why is social awareness important to inculcate a good value system in students? 

Social awareness helps to foster empathy and respect for the beliefs, perspectives, and values of others, which can help to create an environment where individuals can work together to build a better society.

Understanding and appreciating the values, beliefs, and perspectives of others is an important part of being socially aware.

Having an open mind will help students to better understand the world around them and build meaningful relationships with others.

It will also help them to make better decisions, as they’ll be more likely to consider different points of view and think critically about the consequences of their choices.

Social awareness allows students to see the interconnectedness of social, ecological, economic, cultural, and political issues, helping them to develop critical and creative thinking skills.

It helps to create an understanding of the importance of values such as equality, social justice, social power, achievement, respect for tradition, and pleasure.

Bibliography:

Schlehofer, D., & Rhein, S. (2015). Social awareness and the development of empathy in young children. Early Childhood Education Journal, 43(4), 305-313.

Batson, C. D., & Shaw, L. L. (1991). Evidence for altruism: Toward a pluralism of prosocial motives. Psychological Inquiry, 2(2), 107-122.

Kray, L. J., & Farr, J. L. (2010). Social awareness in organizations: A review of theory and research. Academy of Management Annals, 4(1), 367-415.

Eisenberg, N., & Fabes, R. A. (1998). Prosocial development. In W. Damon (Ed.), Handbook of child psychology: Vol. 3. Social, emotional, and personality development (5th ed., pp. 701-778). New York, NY: Wiley.

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Comments

  1. Ans EflonMarch 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM

    Truly said, as teachers it is really important to make students more aware about the issues prevailing in the society and how we can counter those issues. It will not only make them aware but they will also become sensitized and develop critical thinking, which would eventually make them a better citizens of the country.

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  2. saumyaMarch 3, 2023 at 11:24 PM

    Social awareness is the person's ability to consider the perspectives of other individuals, groups, or communities, and apply that understanding to interactions with them.it is very important for an individual to be socially aware and be socially conscious so that one can develop the feeling of selflessness and empathy.social awareness in education field is also very important not only for teachers but also for parents because when parents and teachers are aware of the current forms and practices and curriculum only then they can help children to develop fully and save them from any harm.social awareness about current policies, practices and curriculum. The use of technology in education field etc.

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  3. Alice JohnMarch 3, 2023 at 11:24 PM

    So overall , Social Awareness is the ability to take the perspective of with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behavior, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.

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  4. Rebecca AshaMarch 3, 2023 at 11:26 PM

    I absolutely agree with the blog , teachers should have knowledge about social awareness so that they will be able to aware the students about how to deal with social issues and problems. There can be many ways to aware the students through projects and awareness seminars.

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  5. Andrea JosephMarch 3, 2023 at 11:36 PM

    Very helpful blog post ma'am.. The awareness and understanding of what personal traits and actions impact others in a positive or negative way. In addition to being aware of others, their feelings and concerns which helps one interact with people and become a more cooperative, constructive and contributing being ..

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