What is it about?
This study looks at how study visits can encourage students to participate in local activities that promote social cohesion. It focuses on a study visit organized by the University of Zielona Góra in partnership with Alivio Social Cooperative, a Polish organization providing respite care. Using a case study approach, the research includes interviews, observing participants, and analyzing the visit's outcomes. The study explores three main themes: local cohesion, inclusive education, and individual agency, showing how active learning methods like study visits can empower participants.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that study visits can be a powerful tool to help students become more active in their local communities. This research highlights that study visits can quickly build knowledge, skills, and experiences that are essential for fostering a sense of agency and promoting social cohesion.
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We hope this article helps readers see how study visits can have a real impact on building stronger, more connected communities. It’s easy to overlook how these learning experiences can empower individuals and create change, but this research shows their true potential. We want readers to understand that education doesn't just happen in a classroom — it can be a dynamic, hands-on process that equips people to make a difference in their local areas. Most of all, we hope this article inspires educators, community organizers, and anyone passionate about social cohesion to explore innovative ways to bring people together and build a more inclusive world.
Joanna Frątczak-Muller
University of Zielona Góra
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This page is a summary of: Paths of the Agency, August 2024, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004705968_017.
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