Aprender a votar con las elecciones al Parlamento Europeo. Una simulación innovadora del proceso electoral diseñado para el alumnado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria

Aquest article descriu una experiència didàctica innovadora duta a terme durant l’any 2014 en paral·lel a les eleccions al Parlament Europeu. L'experiència es va centrar en la simulació i avaluació participativa en nou instituts amb aproximadament 800 alumnes de tercer i quart curs de secundaria obligatòria a Catalunya. En aquest cas en concret, l’objectiu principal era fomentar el coneixement dels elements del sistema democràtic europeu en l’alumnat de secundària. El projecte consistia a motivar la participació activa de l'alumnat mostrant-los diverses vies de participació convencional i no convencional. El projecte va culminar amb la simulació educativa de l'exercici del vot dos dies abans de les eleccions reals estatals, coincidint amb l’ambient electoral del comicis al Parlament Europeu durant el maig del 2014. En aquest article s’exposen les bases teòriques i metodològiques que fonamenten aquesta experiència, es descriu el procés de disseny i elaboració dels materials didàctics del programa, i s’explica l’execució de l’experiència didàctica, viscuda per l'alumnat, l'equip de professorat i l'equip de recerca, fruit de implementació del projecte a les aules dels diferents centres escolars participants viscuts per l’alumnat, l’equip de professorat i l’equip de recerca. També, es profunditza en les valoracions i recomanacions assenyalades per part del professorat participant.This article describes an innovative teaching experience carried out with secondary students to coincide with the 2014 European Parliament elections. Just under 800 students, aged 15–16, participated in the assessment and education simulation of these elections in May 2014 in nine secondary schools in Catalonia. The principal goal of the project was to increase student knowledge of the European democratic system and the general election process. The project was also aimed at encouraging students’ future active engagement both in conventional forms of participation such as voting, and in other forms of participation. The culmination of the project was a simulation of election day, two days’ prior to the actual European Parliament elections in Spain. This paper outlines the theoretical and methodological basis of this experience, the process of the design and development of the teaching materials and programme, and the execution of the teaching experience from the perspective of the participating students, teaching staff and research group. It highlights the assessments and recommendations made by the participating teachers.Este artículo describe una experiencia didáctica innovadora llevada a cabo en el año 2014 en paralelo a las elecciones al Parlamento Europeo. La experiencia se centra en la simulación y evaluación participativa en nueve institutos con cerca de 800 alumnos de tercer y cuarto curso de secundaria obligatoria en Cataluña. En este caso en concreto, el principal objetivo era fomentar el conocimiento de los elementos del sistema democrático europeo en el alumnado de secundaria. El proyecto consistía en motivar la participación política activa del alumnado mostrando varias vías de participación convencional y no convencional. El proyecto culminó con la simulación educativa del ejercicio del voto dos días antes de las elecciones reales estatales, coincidiendo con el ambiente electoral de los comicios al Parlamento Europeo durante mayo de 2014. En el presente artículo se exponen las bases teóricas y metodológicas que fundamentan esta experiencia, se describe el proceso de diseño y elaboración de los materiales didácticos del programa y se explica la ejecución de la experiencia didáctica, fruto de su implementación en las aulas de los distintos centros de educación secundaria participantes, vivida entre el alumnado, el equipo de profesores y el equipo investigador. También se profundiza en las valoraciones y recomendaciones señaladas por parte del profesorado participante

Revisiting past experiences of LGBTQ+-identifying students: an analysis framed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations (UN) places inclusive and equitable lifelong quality education at the center of its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. Nevertheless, the express inclusion of gender non-conforming and sexual minority students is omitted from UN communications. Drawing on interview and focus group data with recent secondary graduates who identify as LGBTQ+ (n = 20), we investigate their experiences, in terms of equity and inclusivity and lack thereof, in schools during the first years of the SDG-era in Spain (the data collection type respected participants’ personal preferences). Three SDGs, complementary to SDG4, were used as a framework for data analysis: SDG3 Good Health and Well-being, SDG5 Gender Equality, and SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, with SDG4 interconnectedly at the center of the overarching analyses. Participants reported preventable aggressions that affected their mental health and wellbeing in schools, receiving little LGBTQ+-related content in classes other than one-off mentions, and reflected on gender inequalities in their treatment from both peers and teachers. The authors discuss the need for local and national development education action plans and policies to address the exclusion and marginalization of LGBTQ+ students in Spanish high schools and elsewhere

LGTBIQ+ en el instituto: revisando experiencias pasadas desde una perspectiva de género

While many studies have looked at the treatment of gender in the secondary classroom in Spain, few have focused on LGBTQ+ secondary experiences from a gender perspective.  Twenty recently graduated secondary students who currently identify as LGBTQ+ participated in semi-structured interviews and a focus group centering on their school experiences (the data collection type respected participants’ personal preferences). Participants reported receiving little LGBTQ+-related content in their social science classes and school in general, but when content was presented, it was focused on homosexual males, mainly, superficial comments on the homosexual identification of male historical figures or on the general acceptance of male homosexuality in the past. These former secondary students recognized the privilege of males and male identities within the LGBTQ+ collective, not only within the curriculum, but also in terms of treatment by their peers. Furthermore, the little support that students did receive from their teachers, seemed to come principally from female figures. The findings illustrate how heteronormative social norms dominate within schools and highlight specific shortcomings of secondary schools regarding LGBTQ+ student experiences from a gender perspective.Si bien muchos estudios han analizado el tratamiento del género en el aula de secundaria en España, pocos se han centrado en las experiencias LGTBIQ+ desde una perspectiva de género en secundaria. Veinte estudiantes de secundaria ya graduados y que actualmente se identifican como LGTBIQ+ participaron en entrevistas semiestructuradas y en un grupo focal centrado en sus experiencias escolares (el tipo de recolección de datos respetó las preferencias personales de los participantes). Las y los participantes informaron que recibieron poco contenido relacionado con LGTBIQ+ en sus clases de ciencias sociales y en la escuela en general, y que, cuando se presentaba el contenido, se centraba en hombres homosexuales, en figuras históricas masculinas homosexuales y en la aceptación general de la homosexualidad en el pasado. Estos y estas exalumnas de secundaria reconocieron el privilegio de los varones y las identidades masculinas dentro del colectivo LGTBIQ+ no solo dentro del currículo, sino también en términos de trato por parte de sus compañeros y compañeras. Además, el poco apoyo que los alumnos sí recibieron de sus profesores, parecía provenir principalmente de figuras femeninas. Todo ello refleja las carencias del sistema educativo respecto las experiencias LGTBIQ+ y muestran cómo las normas sociales heteronormativas dominan dentro de las escuelas

Buscant Robert H. Merriman

El major Robert H. Merriman, va desaparèixer, els primers dies d’abril del 1938 en les rodalies de Corbera d’Ebre. La XV Brigada Internacional havia quedat encerclada per l’enemic, i grups de soldats intentaven arribar a les línies republicanes. En aquesta retirada potser va caure abatut en combat com també i ha la possibilitat que fos capturat i executat per les forces feixistes. Les especulacions sobre la mort de Merriman, i el lloc on van anar a raure les seves restes, han estat motiu de debat continuat. Fonts orals de Corbera d’Ebre manifestaven que oficials internacionals havien estat tancats en cases del Poble Vell abans de ser executats. Una de les fonts indicava l’emplaçament d’una fossa aïllada on havia estat enterrat un comandament que podia haver estat en Robert H. Meriman. Per tal de verificar la informació un grup d’estudiosos, arqueòlegs i antropòlegs va procedir a excavar el lloc la primavera del 2017, tanmateix no es van trobar indicis de cap enterrament

A compendium of publications base on multilevel and mixed method analyses on student perceptions of their social realities: the role of curriculum and teaching strategies

[eng] This thesis brings together five accepted, and one submitted, articles, along with a seventh in process of completion, all written and revised during a second doctoral candidacy. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods were used to delve into student perceptions of their socio-educational realities, regarding the role of curriculum and the influence of different teaching strategies related to the teaching of social studies or teacher training. In some articles, responses concerning the questions proposed within the studies were taken into account in conjuncture with sociodemographic variables, through multilevel modeling. In other studies with smaller sample sizes mixed methods approaches were used. Some articles compare and contrast teacher and student perspectives. Articles are organized into groups of two or three as they correspond to funding bodies and, when relevant, follow a chronological order of publication. Anonymous reviewer feedback is included and discussed in relation to the final article versions.[cat] Aquesta tesi com a compendi de publicacions reuneix cinc articles acceptats i un presentat, juntament amb un setè en procés de redacció, tots set escrits i revisats durant la realització d'una segona tesi doctoral. S’han emprat mètodes quantitatius, qualitatius i mixtos per aprofundir en les percepcions de estudiants sobre les seves realitats socioeducatives, pel que fa al paper del currículum i la influència de les diferents estratègies docents relacionades amb l’ensenyament socials de les ciències socials o la formació del professorat. En alguns articles, es van tenir en compte les respostes a les preguntes proposades en els estudis en conjuntura amb variables sociodemogràfiques, mitjançant modelització multinivell. En altres, que conten amb mostres més petites, es van utilitzar mètodes mixtos. Alguns articles comparen i contrasten les perspectives dels professors i dels estudiants. Els articles s’organitzen en grups de dos o tres, ja que aquestes agrupacions corresponen als mateixos organismes de finançament i, quan és rellevant, l’ordre dels articles dins de la tesi segueix un ordre cronològic de publicació. S'inclouen i es posa en context els comentaris dels revisores i revisors anònims en relació amb les versions finals dels articles acceptats

‘You’re just not real’: LGBTQ+ youth and the struggle for identity in school

This study explores the challenges of students who identify as LGBTQ+ in six secondary schools in the south of England. Drawing on survey data from five schools (n=257), and focus groups in six schools with 33 students, this study looks at the way that school culture and school climate operate and how these impact on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youngsters. This paper examines how school culture and climate serve to challenge, and occasionally affirm, LGBTQ+ identities, and how LGBTQ+ youngsters try to mediate the challenges raised by the culture and climate within schools. The comparison between schools shows that some provide more inclusive environments, but this is often at the level of the school climate, rather than the overall culture. Generally, schools should be looking to create a more inclusive school culture that are affirming of young people’s LGBTQ+ identities

What Type of Learning Methods do Pupils Prefer in Museums and at School? Elementary School Pupil’s Perceptions of Visual Thinking Strategies as Applied at the Barcelona Picasso Museum

This case study, using triangulation-focused mixed methodology, analyzes the perceptions of 477 elementary school pupils after exposure to Visual Thinking Strategies through the educational programs of the Barcelona Picasso Museum. Pupils’ learning preferences and their perceived impact of Visual Thinking Strategies were studied in the aftermath of an experience based on this teaching method, which focused on skill development and total class participation through exposure to art. The study also aimed to determine if this visit contributed to pupils’ desire for future use of similar methods in museums and at school. Results articulate student voices, showing that, when faced with choosing between participatory and discursive teaching methods, most preferred the former; however, over 40% favored a combination of both strategies. This research contributes to the field in showing that many pupils would favor more art-historical content during Visual Thinking Strategies sessions as well as highlighting the potential of a single-session experience in generating a perception of impact

Being LGBTQ+ in secondary school: a look at past experiences from a gender perspective

Si bien muchos estudios han analizado el tratamiento del género en el aula de secundaria en España, pocos se han centrado en las experiencias LGTBIQ+ desde una perspectiva de género en secundaria. Veinte estudiantes de secundaria ya graduados y que actualmente se identifican como LGTBIQ+ participaron en entrevistas semiestructuradas y en un grupo focal centrado en sus experiencias escolares (el tipo de recolección de datos respetó las preferencias personales de los participantes). Las y los participantes informaron que recibieron poco contenido relacionado con LGTBIQ+ en sus clases de ciencias sociales y en la escuela en general, y que, cuando se presentaba el contenido, se centraba en hombres homosexuales, en figuras históricas masculinas homosexuales y en la aceptación general de la homosexualidad en el pasado. Estos y estas exalumnas de secundaria reconocieron el privilegio de los varones y las identidades masculinas dentro del colectivo LGTBIQ+ no solo dentro del currículo, sino también en términos de trato por parte de sus compañeros y compañeras. Además, el poco apoyo que los alumnos sí recibieron de sus profesores, parecía provenir principalmente de figuras femeninas. Todo ello refleja las carencias del sistema educativo respecto las experiencias LGTBIQ+ y muestran cómo las normas sociales heteronormativas dominan dentro de las escuelas.While many studies have looked at the treatment of gender in the secondary classroom in Spain, few have focused on LGBTQ+ secondary experiences from a gender perspective. Twenty recently graduated secondary students who currently identify as LGBTQ+ participated in semi-structured interviews and a focus group centering on their school experiences (the data collection type respected participants’ personal preferences). Participants reported receiving little LGBTQ+-related content in their social science classes and school in general, but when content was presented, it was focused on homosexual males, mainly, superficial comments on the homosexual identification of male historical figures or on the general acceptance of male homosexuality in the past. These former secondary students recognized the privilege of males and male identities within the LGBTQ+ collective, not only within the curriculum, but also in terms of treatment by their peers. Furthermore, the little support that students did receive from their teachers, seemed to come principally from female figures. The findings illustrate how heteronormative social norms dominate within schools and highlight specific shortcomings of secondary schools regarding LGBTQ+ student experiences from a gender perspective.Esta investigación ha sido realizada en el marco del Proyecto AS017682 financiado por la Univeritat de Barcelona (convocatoria UB-AE-2022): Cap a les escoles inclusives de Secundària: Un enfocament de metodologia mixta per identificar les bones pràctiques, IPs: Sean E. Murphy (Universitat de Barcelona) y por Ann E. Wilson Daily (Universitat de Barcelona).peerReviewe

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