The image of the modern school in the artistic view of selected fields of art. Selected aspects

The school institution has always been subject to social criticism. The negative image of the school was not always fully justified and true. It happened that the words of criticism contributed to the improvement of school’s image. The school is one of the most important social institutions, it is therefore essential that its assessment be objective and the difficulties encountered / shortcomings have become an impulse for discussion, dialogue, and then for correction and supplementation. This text is an attempt to indicate the role of the art that presents selected areas of the functioning of the school. In the text, I refer to historical examples of art involvement in the educational and upbringing process at school, thus trying to signal that art was already an important element of education in the past. It was creating the image of the school. Today we can notice a similar practice. On the one hand, the presence of art in school creates its image, and on the other hand, art that works outside also creates its image. In the text, I present a number of examples of how school is perceived in an artistic image of fine arts, film and theater.

The impact of television on shaping stereotypes

Niezliczona liczba informacji docierająca do nas z zewnątrz powoduje, że aby nie zgubić się w informacyjnym gąszczu podejmujemy próbę oceny. Najczęściej przy ocenie pomijamy niektóre (wydawać by się mogło) istotne informacje bądź – z drugiej strony – przypisujemy większą rangę innym, co w konsekwencji tworzy nam prosty ogląd otaczającej nas rzeczywistości. Taki ogląd przyczynia się do rozwoju strategii, którą nazywamy kategoryzacją. Kategoryzowanie rzeczywistości społecznej (poprzez częste powtarzanie i utrwalanie oraz brak głębszej analizy) w dużym stopniu wpływa na powstawanie stereotypowych skojarzeń. W tej sytuacji pomocne mogą być media, które przychodzą z pomocą i utrwalają – albo zmieniają ugruntowany obraz (stereotyp).

The Impact of the Activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers on Shaping the Organizational Culture of the Police and the Creation of its Media Image

The article aims to present the activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers (FPWiSPP) in terms of shaping organizational culture and creating the media image of the Police, taking into account theoretical aspects, the practical dimension and the effects of cooperation. Organizational culture and media image are of particular importance for the Police, both in terms of internal and external audiences. Very consistently and laboriously built can collapse in an instant as a result, for example, of a one-time crisis in the formation, both organizational and image. The reasons for the negative effects can vary, from improper selection of personnel and the training system, through unprofessional and irresponsible actions by male and female officers, to ill-considered and in autonomous decisions by the police management. Confidence in the service, its operating principles, and the values that should guide it, including equality before the law and principles, are crucial. Equally important should be the public perception of the formation, including in the media area, acting as a signpost for police managers, both in the service and civilian dimensions. Similarly, in the situation of undertaking indispensable cooperation with social organizations, associations and foundations, where cooperation with the FPWiSPP should undoubtedly play a special role.