Reflections on the Importance of Assertiveness in the Educational and Pedagogical Field and Future Perspectives
Journal
Assertiveness in Educational and Pedagogical Strategies for Institutional Competitiveness
Publisher
Springer
Date Issued
2024
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Abstract
This chapter addresses the importance of assertiveness in the educational and pedagogical field, highlighting its role in the comprehensive training of university students. It is emphasised that assertiveness is crucial for exercising citizenship and competent performance in active life. A comprehensive synthesis of the book’s findings addresses the intersection between assertiveness and higher education. The studies include the relationship between assertiveness and well-being, the connection between assertiveness and empathy, the importance of assertiveness in personal life, the diagnosis of assertiveness in university students, an assertive skills development programme and assertiveness as an essential component in constructing moral character. The findings highlight the centrality of assertiveness in different aspects of higher education. Challenges and opportunities are identified in implementing educational strategies focused on assertiveness. It concludes with a call to action to promote research and the implementation of programmes that encourage assertiveness in educational institutions. The urgency of equipping students with skills beyond academic knowledge is highlighted, and assertiveness is recognised as fundamental to personal and professional success. It is proposed that educational institutions proactively implement programmes that promote assertiveness, thus contributing to a more equitable, communicative and resilient society. ©The authors ©Springer.
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Atristain-Suárez, C., del Carmen Meza-Mejía, M. (2024). Reflections on the Importance of Assertiveness in the Educational and Pedagogical Field and Future Perspectives. In: Atristain-Suárez, C., Castaños-Cervantes, S. (eds) Assertiveness in Educational and Pedagogical Strategies for Institutional Competitiveness. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58885-3_14