Education as a social institution plays an important role in the process of human socialization. It is responsible for the timely and adequate preparation of the individual for a full life in society. Understanding the nature and specifics of the education system is not easy. The state regulates a single educational space, but in addition there are many practices that complement the process. One of these phenomena is social partnership in education. What is it, what are its methods and what is its system, let's try to figure it out with the help of examples.
Partnership as an element of social interaction
“You - to me, I - to you” - this is how one can characterize the meaning of the word “partnership”. Initially, this concept was used only in social and economic sciences. They were characterized by the process of coordination of actions by the participants. In a broader sense, “social partnership” should be considered as a system of solvations (interactions), as a result of which subjects satisfy their needs.
Over the past few years, social partnerships are beginning to be interpreted as a multi-layered process, where the functioning of the elements is clearly regulated and aimed at achieving positive changes. That is, it can be understood as a kind of type of relationship between subjects that are united by common interests and together solve the problems that have arisen. The main objective of the partnership is to overcome possible differences in the actions of participants, coordinate work and level conflicts.
Educational process
Based on the foregoing, social partnership in the field of education can be defined as the general actions of subjects related to the educational process. For such actions it is typical to have the same goals and bear mutual responsibility for the results obtained.
The system of social partnership education is considered at three levels:
- The relationship of social groups of professionals within the system.
- Partnership of education workers with representatives of other organizations and social institutions.
- The relationship of the institution of education and the public.
The development of social partnership in education originates from the 80-90s of the last century. At this time, educational institutions become autonomous, and the demand for highly qualified personnel is growing in the labor market. The Institute of Education begins to play a key role in the development of the state. An important element in the social partnership of the educational sphere is the relationship between educational institutions, trade unions, employers and government agencies. Their main goal is the following: to identify the needs of the labor market to increase human resources; to form an educated personality with an active lifestyle; increase the economic and spiritual potential of society as a whole.
Translated into human language, this means that dynamic changes are taking place in the country. Partnership schemes like the USA are starting to be introduced, and against the backdrop of this evolutionary chaos, there is a need for “other people”. That is, society needs personnel who are already trained in new standards. And here the institute of education comes to the fore, because who, if not him, is responsible for teaching the younger generation new methods. This, in fact, is the main essence of the concept of “social partnership in the field of education”.
But over time, leading leaders of the country begin to understand that it is not very logical to consider the interaction of educational, economic and political institutions as a whole. Many important points that are at the lower levels of institutional gradation are overlooked. Therefore, social partnership in education begins to “grow into new shoots,” each of which is responsible for its own sphere.
Municipality
Now partnership can be seen in the development environment of various educational institutions. The first thing to start with is the municipality. By it is meant the general educational process, which is carried out in a certain territory and solve problems peculiar only to it. To make it a little clearer, you can bring a small example. Suppose there is a small urban-type settlement. The educational process in institutions is carried out in accordance with applicable law, but in addition to this, special elements are included that are peculiar only to this area. As part of the education, thematic fairs can be held, memorial days for famous personalities who used to live in this territory or craft circles are created that are popular in a particular region.
The municipality is divided into 5 types:
- Rural settlements. This includes villages (villages, farms, etc.) that are located on a specific territory.
- City settlements. May include cities or urban-type settlements.
- Municipal areas. These include several cities or villages where local government solves common issues.
- City districts. That is, cities that are not included in the directive of municipal districts.
- Autonomous urban areas. Parts of the city with its organizational structure. For example, the Indian quarter in Singapore: on the one hand, part of the city, on the other - its separate element.
Social partnership in the municipality is carried out between the bodies that manage educational processes on the ground and the country's authorities. The main specificity of such interactions is financing. For example, the state has long established that the municipal system is responsible for providing benefits. Educational subventions are also provided, which the local government system divides into all educational institutions depending on their needs and status. The state can also provide information on the need for specialists in the labor market who are trained in an institution located on the territory of the municipal district. The authorities take this into account and can increase the financing of the institution, the number of budget places, etc.
Teacher Education
For those who do not know what teacher education is: this is the process of training highly qualified specialists for work in educational institutions. That is, the training of educators, teachers and professors.
Social partnership in teacher education directly depends on the expectations of the public. Recently, the requirements for the quality of school education have increased significantly, because of this there is a need to change the methods and technologies of teacher training. The development of teacher education depends on such factors:
- Political innovations in education.
- The presence of a concept that allows the use of state and municipal authorities to support research.
- Creation of a public control service, which, focusing on state requests, could guide the system of teacher education in the right direction.
If the “municipal partnership” was oriented mainly on the financial side of the issue, then teacher education is based on the requirements of the public in improving the quality of education according to modern standards.
For example, a few years ago there was a need for the emergence of out-of-school educational institutions. Initially, parents wanted this, who decided that the child should develop more fully. Gradually, demand for such institutions begins to emerge, and the state is already joining in, asking for teachers who would be specially trained to provide such services.
On the whole, the essence is clear: since each person attends educational institutions, the task of educators is to form the personality that is in demand in society. And if any changes take place, then the curriculum for the training of teachers changes, because only they can easily introduce innovative programs into society.
Professional education
Now society requires that specialized educational institutions graduate specialists who are ready to immediately begin work. Also, an economic institution asks for a certain number of specialists in a particular field. Social partnership in vocational education is to provide the right amount of needed personnel to the labor market.
Everything is extremely simple here: the market is a cyclical system in which something constantly changes. One year is not enough economists, another year it is impossible to find a lawyer. And, having heard that there are not enough representatives of certain professions on the labor market, applicants are massively starting to submit documents for this particular specialty. As a result, supply begins to exceed demand and unemployment rises. To prevent this from happening, there is a social partnership in education, which allows the most efficient use of human resources.
Preschool education
Modern preschool education cannot fully develop without interaction with society, so partnership is especially important here. The social partnership of preschool education is to create links between the preschool and cultural, educational and other development centers. This practice causes a child a higher level of perception, he develops faster and learns to build his partnerships, like "you - to me, I - to you."
Working in conditions of social partnership helps to expand the child’s cultural and educational environment, and accordingly, it will be easier for him to adapt in the future. In this segment of interaction, the interests of the child come to the fore . He is shown what is interesting and informative, taught what is necessary. They also work with families who are also participants in social partnerships.
Additional education
Social partnership in education plays a significant role even in an environment that provides additional knowledge. It can be language schools, courses, seminars or master classes. That is, the type of educational activity, which implies the comprehensive development of a person, is additional education. Social partnership in this environment is to provide all kinds of knowledge and opportunities. If described in theses, the partnership deals with the following:
- Keeps the basic ideas of the organization of work in the field of additional education.
- It maintains relationships with government agencies, the business environment, society and parents.
- He takes an active part in its development. He is responsible for the socially oriented segment of continuing education, which includes talent search programs, supporting children from disadvantaged families, or providing continuing education services to children with disabilities.
- Budget allocation in accordance with the requests of organizations.
Additional education can be divided into three main groups: cultural, humanitarian and technical. In each of these groups, a general framework of knowledge is provided, as well as modern, innovative ideas. Since now knowledge is the most valuable currency, in the environment of additional education they are trying to provide the necessary basis on which comprehensive individual development will be formed in the future.
How is the partnership organized?
The organization of social partnership education is based on the following:
- Legislative acts. Laws created by the state are the main source of formation and development of social partnership. They regulated the field of action and the boundaries of the capabilities of participants.
- Field management. Each municipal district has its own rules and laws, some of which apply to social cooperation. If we take, for example, the municipal system. Suppose this organization received a certain amount for the development of the educational system in its area. She could divide everyone equally, but this does not happen.
- Society and economics. The education system is closely linked to public inquiries and economic changes. And if something new comes into people's lives that does not relate to education either directly or indirectly, then the curriculum is still changing so that in future pupils and students meet market expectations.
Is social partnership necessary in education?
Today, unfortunately, it is impossible to compare the concepts of “social partnership” / “quality of education”. Although they have advanced a little, there are still a lot of unresolved issues.
Initially, social partnerships were introduced along the lines of America and Europe, but this did not take into account the characteristics of our state, its culture and mentality. In this regard, many important points were missed. However, despite all this, the partnership brings positive changes to the development of education even today.
Social partnership in education (priorities and opportunities):
- The main priority goal of the interaction: the satisfaction of the common interests of all participants in the community. Not only social institutions and processes that take place in them, but subjects of interaction (teachers, students, parents) are taken into account.
- A social partnership program helps make learning more effective. Participants in the educational process are becoming in demand in the social environment.
- The correct approach and regulation of partnerships give impetus to the full development of society, relieving it of unemployment and filling it with demanding specialists.
Total
There are many examples of social partnerships in education. This is a system of rewarding students for good grades (scholarships), and agreements between an educational institution and an employer who is ready to hire a former student, and even a dialogue between a parent and a teacher. But the main component of this process is quality knowledge, the carrier of which is so in demand and is expected by society.