Social competences in education-related professions. A meta-analysis of professional resources Cover Image

Kompetencje społeczne w zawodach związanych z edukacją. Metaanaliza zasobów zawodoznawczych
Social competences in education-related professions. A meta-analysis of professional resources

Author(s): Monika Mazur-Mitrowska
Subject(s): Education, Sociology, Labor relations, Sociology of Education
Published by: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji
Keywords: social competences; professions; Polish Classification of Activities; education; descriptions of information about professions; INFOdoradca+ project;

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of social competences specified in educationrelated professions based on the descriptions of the Information on Professions prepared by Expert Teams, assessed by Reviewers and Evaluators within the INFOdoradca+ project. The aim of the research based on the document analysis method was to find competences that can be universal and transferable between professions in the field of education. The social competences listed in the descriptions were assigned to general categories and ranked in terms of frequency of occurrence in the analyzed descriptions. 19 main competences were identified for 34 professions. Competences in the sense of readiness to act responsibly, professional development and ethical behaviour appeared most frequently in the results. The following competences are also characteristic for these professions: competences relating to evaluation and verification of implemented actions, cooperation, and taking the right decisions. Also important is the readiness to create and disseminate models of appropriate behaviour, as well as to act independently, show empathy, build relationships, communicate, be flexible, work as a team, build one’s own authority, assess risks and threats. The meta-analysis carried out will be helpful in preparing programs and scenarios for developing social competences at every stage of education and will be useful for career counselors as a guide to individual and group work taking into account the development of the most needed social competences in future professional activity.

  • Issue Year: 123/2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 165-180
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish