Course Director
Sarah Carrica-Ochoa
What is this course about?
How is identity constructed when growing from the margins? This course offers a space for reflection and training for professionals who accompany young people in socially vulnerable status . Based on recent research, educational experiences and testimonies of young people, we will address how inequality, school failure or segregation impact on the construction of identity and opportunities for social inclusion.
During two conference, we will analyze the role of the school, support practices and the value of a positive social identity as a way to overcome exclusion processes. Based on the experiences and testimonies of young people and professionals, we will address how inequality, school failure or segregation have an impact on the construction of identity and opportunities for social inclusion. And concrete resources such as the theory of self-determination, resilience and life stories will be presented, in order to provide socio-educational staff with effective tools to intervene from an inclusive, humane and transformative perspective.
This course is aimed at professionals in the educational, social and psychological fields who wish to strengthen their intervention with youth at risk. If you work with youth in contexts of inequality and are looking for keys to promote processes of identity, participation and social justice, we are waiting for you.
Guests core topic:
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Socio-educational professionals: social educators, psychologists, pedagogues, social workers.
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Teachers and future teachers: secondary school faculty and professional training . faculty trainers
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Experts in educational research and theory: Researchers in inclusive Education and sociology of youth.
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Youth and representatives of youth groups: Representatives of youth organizations working for social inclusion.
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Institutional and political professionals: Responsible for educational policies related to inclusion and diversity. Directors of educational centers with experience in the implementation of inclusive projects. Coordinators of social inclusion programs in local and regional administrations.
MONDAY 8TH
September 8
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Understanding Identity in Contexts of Exclusion
| 9:30 | presentation of the objectives and structure of the course. |
| module 1: Identity, Youth and Social Exclusion | |
| 10.00 | Introduction to identity construction in contexts of inequality. What does research say about social identity, Education , and youth inclusion? Sarah Carrica Ochoa , University of Navarra |
| 11.00 | Coffee Break |
| module 2: The Impact of Contextual Factors on Identity and Inclusion | |
| 11:30 | Socio-educational Support: Institutional Challenges and Strategies. Carmen Remón Ochoa , Head of Reception at the General Administration of Migration Policies of the Government of Navarra |
| 12:30 | The impact of Education and the educational system on the identity of young people . Javier Morentin Encina , National University of Education at the distance. |
| 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| module 3: Narratives of Young People and Professionals | |
| 15:30 |
Challenging the Margins: Professionals as Agents of Educational Inclusion |
| 16:15 |
Transforming the margins: Challenges, opportunities and evidence of good practices from the youth experience |
| 17:00 |
Final Reflection of the Day
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TUESDAY 9TH
September 9
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Educational Strategies and Tools for the work with Identity
| 9:00 | Opening of the Day: Reflection on What Has Been Learned |
| module 4: Tools for Working on Identity with Young People | |
| 9.30 | Tools for working on identity with young people. Sarah Carrica Ochoa , University of Navarra. |
| 11.00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 | Self-determination as framework for healthy development during youth. Araceli Arellano , University of Navarra |
| 12:30 | Resilience with Disadvantaged Youth. Raquel Artuch , Public University of Navarra |
| 13:30 | Closing |