Pedagogical Support of Volunteer Activities as an Educational Resource for the Development of Students Subjective Position
Arayli Dalelovna
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Chen He
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Zhang Mingxuan
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Han Zhe
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
ABSTRACT:
Volunteer activities constitute a significant educational resource, offering a practical platform for the holistic development of students. This paper examines the pedagogical potential of volunteer activities in fostering students’ subjective position—a concept that encapsulates an individual’s active, conscious, and responsible engagement with personal growth and societal development. By integrating educational theory with structured pedagogical practices, this study highlights how volunteerism can transcend its traditional role, serving as a transformative medium for personal and social empowerment. Drawing on constructivist learning theory, the research underscores the importance of systematic pedagogical support in ensuring the educational value of volunteer activities. Such support includes guided reflection, mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving frameworks, which collectively promote self-awareness, critical thinking, and moral responsibility. Through these mechanisms, students develop not only cognitive competencies but also the agency and ethical orientation necessary for active citizenship. The paper presents a conceptual model for pedagogical intervention, supported by empirical evidence from case studies. The findings indicate that targeted educational support within volunteer contexts significantly enhances students’ ability to adopt a subjective position, characterized by proactive decision-making, critical self-reflection, and leadership capabilities. This study concludes that the pedagogical integration of volunteer activities holds profound implications for cultivating socially engaged and self-aware individuals, contributing to both educational innovation and societal progress.
Published in: International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies (Volume 2, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 72-78
Date of Publication: 20/11/2024
Publisher: IJRIS
Cite as: Arayli Dalelovna, Chen He, Zhang Mingxuan, Han Zhe, “Pedagogical Support of Volunteer Activities as an Educational Resource for the Development of Students Subjective Position,” in International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, vol. 2, no. 11, pp. 72-78, November 2024.