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Social competence as a positive youth development construct: a conceptual review
1Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. hkma@hkbu.edu.hk
Thescientificworldjournal
|May 31, 2012
Summary
This study proposes a 4-stage model for citizenship development, focusing on its educational implications and assessment. It also discusses issues related to Hong Kong's Moral and National Education Subject.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Developmental Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Social competence encompasses relationships, identities, and citizenship.
- Previous research focused on relationships and identity.
- This paper emphasizes the development of citizenship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a 4-stage developmental model of citizenship.
- To discuss the educational implications of each stage.
- To address issues in assessing social competence and the implementation of Moral and National Education (MNE) in Hong Kong.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical model development.
- Analysis of educational implications.
- Discussion of assessment challenges and policy issues.
Main Results:
- A 4-stage developmental model for citizenship is presented.
- Educational implications for each stage are outlined.
- Key issues in social competence assessment and MNE implementation are identified.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model provides a framework for understanding citizenship development.
- Further research is needed on social competence assessment.
- The study highlights challenges in implementing Moral and National Education in Hong Kong schools.
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