Sensitization of university students in supporting underprivileged children

Title

Sensitization of university students in supporting underprivileged children

Creator

Anuradha B.; Kumar A.S.

Description

Education is the fundamental right of every child and an essential element of human growth. Indian education is divided into two parts: private and government education. Underprivileged children, affected by socio-economic factors, predominantly choose government education. Government primary educational institutions have failed to cope with the requirements of the corporate world. On the other hand, the students studying in private higher educational institutions seldom think of the challenges that socio-economically underprivileged children face. Genesys is the forum that unites these socio-economically underprivileged children with students at Christ University. Teaching and training disadvantaged children are the social responsibilities of young people, especially those in higher education. Each student should teach at least one person to make it a win-win situation for both learner and trainer. It helps University students build social skills and provides them with the opportunity to become part of the nation-building process. The chapter employed the quantitative study method to analyze the students' perception of teaching underprivileged children and how demographic variables impact it. It also identified the factors influencing the student's academic performance and psychological well-being. The study found that the students gained different skills like interpersonal skills, adaptability, teaching skills, and happiness, and these skills positively impacted their academic performance and psychological wellbeing. The expected outcome of the program supported by the university is to develop a win-win model for both University students and schoolchildren from low-income groups in society 2024 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Source

Models for Social Responsibility Action by Higher Education Institutions, pp. 225-245.

Date

2023-01-01

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Subject

Higher education; Perception; Reverse mentoring; Sensitization; Teaching; Training; Underprivileged children; Volunteering

Coverage

Anuradha B., Department of Professional Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Kumar A.S., Department of Professional Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 979-889113251-1; 979-889113097-5

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183082884&partnerID=40&md5=ca8b19152a3efc4e65cc2b86643285e1