Actuaciones de éxito en el aprendizaje de lenguas: aproximaciones desde la investigación

Linguistics competences have a fundamental importance in the information society and a relevant impact on the academic learning. This article focuses on the obtained results of the Includ-ED project framework, Strategies for inclusion and social cohesion from education (VI Framework Programme of the European Commission) related to successful practices in education and in the learning process of languages. From the analysis of the scientific literature and from studies carried out in centres of different educational levels, practices which favoured the learning of languages of students considered part of vulnerable groups, have been identified

The Dialogic Turn in Educational Psychology

The increasing presence of and claim for dialogue in today"s society has already had an impact on the theory and practice of learning. Whereas in the past individual and cognitive elements were seen as crucial to learning, since about two decades ago, scientific literature indicates that culture, interaction and dialogue are the key factors. In addition, the research project of highest scientific rank and with most resources dedicated to the study of school education in the Framework Program of the European Union: INCLUD-ED shows that the practices of successful schools around Europe are in line with the dialogic approach to learning. This article presents the dialogic turn in educational psychology, consisting of moving from symbolic conceptions of mind and internalist perspectives that focus on mental schemata of previous knowledge, to theories that see intersubjectivity and communication as the primary factors in learning. The paper deepens on the second approach

How Solidarity Influences Political Actors to Manage the Refugee Crisis: the Case of Proactiva Open Arms

Europe is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II, and the Mare Nostrum has become the path that millions of people are using to flee from the armed conflict, especially since the Syrian war began in March 2011. In this sense, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 1,014,973 people arrived to Greece, Italy and Spain by sea in 2015. Nevertheless, the Mediterranean area has become the scene of not only a humanitarian crisis but also citizens’ solidarity. In this sense, Proactiva Open Arms, an NGO mostly formed by lifeguards, has helped 135,000 people to reach the coast safely, 10,273 of whom sailed in wandering boats. Of these individuals, 475 fell into the water and 9,067 were trapped on the cliffs. Proactiva Open Arms’ work has driven European and Greek authorities to respond to refugees. In this paper, we analyse through this case how solidarity among civil citizens can change political actions and encourage other citizens to act in solidarity, as part of the H2020 European funded research project SOLIDUS. 

Modelos de Atractivo Masculinos en la Adolescencia

Hegemonic masculinity persists in our societies through different mechanisms. Gender violence is one such example and it is manifested in various areas of daily life. Several contributions to the study of masculinities and sexual relationships are deterministic and do not go depth into the social causes of this violence. In this article we will showevidences of how attractiveness male models have a social nature. In that sense, these socialization processes that link desire to aggressiveness and violence explain the persistence of this social problem. Co-educational approaches should take evidence from this research line into account in order to provide responses that overcome the negative effects of hegemonic masculinity.La masculinidad hegemónica persiste en nuestra sociedad a través de diferentes mecanismos. La violencia de género es un ejemplo de ello y se manifiesta en distintos ámbitos de la vida cotidiana. Algunas aportaciones sobre el estudio de las masculinidades y las relaciones afectivas y sexuales son deterministas y no profundizan en las causas sociales de esta violencia. En el presente artículo se mostrarán evidencias de como los modelos de atractivo masculinos tienen una vertiente social. La socialización que vincula deseo con agresividad y violencia explican el porqué de la persistencia de esta problemática social. Los planteamientos coeducativos que tengan en cuenta las evidencias de esta línea de investigación podrán aportar propuestas de superación de los efectivos negativos del modelo de masculinidad hegemónica

Actuaciones educativas para la convivencia en centros con alumnado inmigrante

This article shows the results of fieldwork conducted in 11 schools within the project The improvement of living and learning in primary and secondary schools with immigrant students, funded under the National Plan I + D + i (2008-2012). In these schools different educational actions (non-segregation of students in specific groups, organization of host-group-meetings, Coexistence Gatherings or participation of family members) are being carried out, contributing to the improvement of coexistence not only among students but also among families and school professionals

Coping of Chinese Citizens Living in Spain during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for Personal Well-Being and Social Cohesion

Chinese citizens in China were the first affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Nevertheless, the disease rapidly spread around the world, leading to the worst pandemic experienced in modern societies. Spain has become one of the countries more severely affected by it, while having a large Chinese community. This study aims to explore the perception of Chinese citizens living in Spain regarding the outbreak in their host country. Communicative interviews were conducted with ten Chinese men and women who had been living in Spain for at least five years. Results show cultural differences in the coping strategies of the Chinese as a response to the pandemic, which differ from those observed by the participants in their fellow Spanish citizens. These findings unveil the potential of integrating the cultural knowledge and coping strategies of migrant groups in the host communities in managing a pandemic, as well as the negative outcomes for social cohesion and well-being from new racism emerging in the context of COVID-19

Evidence of Gender Violence Negative Impact on Health as a Lever to Change Adolescents' Attitudes and Preferences towards Dominant Traditional Masculinities

Women and girls experience gender violence from a young age. Scientific research has presented evidence of the negative impact of toxic relationships and toxic stress on physical and psychological health. However, less is known on how this evidence can have a preventive effect. Knowing these impacts can be important for women and girls to decide the type of affective-sexual relationships they want to have, and even transform their attraction towards different types of masculinity. This study presents results from the MEMO4LOVE project. Researchers use mixed-methods approaches, including a questionnaire (n = 141) to study adolescents' peer groups' interactions that promoted healthy or toxic affective-sexual relationships, and five communicative focus groups with boys and girls to analyze how these interactions can be transformed by sharing scientific knowledge on the effects of violent relationships with adolescents. The results showed the impact of sharing with adolescents the evidence of the adverse effects of toxic relationships with violent masculinities on health. The peer group's transformation occurred: non-violent boys gained self-confidence, and girls redirected or reinforced their attraction to non violent boys. These results suggest the potential positive effects of knowing the impacts of toxic relationships on girls' health