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Humor:
"If you are willing to learn, None can help you.If you are determined to learn, None can stop you"
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Warm up:
If you give a man a fish, you’ll feed him for a day. But, if you teach a
man to fish, you’ll feed him for a lifetime! When was the last time
your skills in training and staff development were able to impact
eternity?
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Education
(Definition, Nature, Purpose,Types, Benefits)
(Challenges, Vision, Mission)
(Goals, Values, Domains and Standards)
Definition:
Education is very closely related to civilization and progress and has a huge impact on human life. Therefore, being an important factor in life activity education is also greatly influenced by philosophy. Different fields of philosophy i.e. social philosophy and economic philosophy and have great influence on the various aspects of education like educational procedures, planning, policies and its implementation, from both the theoretical and practical aspects.
Education also means helping people to learn how to do things and encouraging them to think about what they learn. It is also important for educators to teach ways to find and use information. Through education, the knowledge of society, country, and of the world is passed on from generation to generation. In democracies, through education, children and adults are supposed to learn how to be active and effective citizens.
More specific, education helps and guide individuals to transform from one class to another. Empowered individuals, societies, countries by education are taking an edge over individuals stand on the bottom pyramid of growth.
Philosophers have defined the education:
1. Socrates:
“Education means the bringing out of the ideas of universal validity which are latent in the mind of every man”.
2. Plato:
“Education is the capacity to feel pleasure and pain at the right moment. It develops in the body and in the soul of the pupil all the beauty and all the perfection which he is capable of.”
3. Aristotle:
“Education is the creation of a sound mind in a sound body. It develops man’s faculty, especially his mind so that he may be able to enjoy the contemplation of supreme truth, goodness and beauty of which perfect happiness essentially consists.
4. Rousseau:
“Education of man commences at his birth; before he can speak, before he can understand he is already instructed. Experience is the forerunner of the perfect”.
5. Herbert Spencer:
“Education is complete living”.
Nature of Education:
As the meaning of education, so its nature which is very complex. The natures of education are:
(a) Education is life-long process- Education is life long process because every stage of life of an individual is important from educational point.
(b) Education is a systematic process- It refers to transact its activities through a systematic institution and regulation.
(c) Education is the development of individual and the society- It is called a force for social development, which brings improvement in every aspect of the society.
(d) Education is modification of behavior- Human behavior is modified and improved through educational process.
(e) Education is a training- Human senses, mind, behavior, activities; skills are trained in a constructive and socially desirable way.
(f) Education is instruction and direction- It directs and instructs an individual to fulfill his desires and needs for exaltation of his whole personality.
(g) Education is life- Life without education is meaningless and like the life of a beast. Every aspect and incident needs education for its sound development.
(h) Education is a continuous reconstruction of our experiences- As per the definition of John Dewey, education reconstructs and remodels our experiences towards socially desirable way.
(i) Education is a power and treasure in the human being through which he is entitled as the supreme master on the earth.
Types of Education
Education goes beyond what takes places within the four walls of the classroom. A child gets the education from his experiences outside the school as well as from those within on the basis of these factors. There are three main types of education, namely, Formal, Informal and Non-formal. Each of these types is discussed below.
Formal Education
Formal education or formal learning usually takes place in the premises of the school, where a person may learn basic, academic, or trade skills. Small children often attend a nursery or kindergarten but often formal education begins in elementary school and continues with secondary school.
Post-secondary education (or higher education) is usually at a college or university which may grant an academic degree. It is associated with a specific or stage and is provided under a certain set of rules and regulations.
The formal education is given by specially qualified teachers they are supposed to be efficient in the art of instruction. It also observes strict discipline. The student and the teacher both are aware of the facts and engage themselves in the process of education.
Examples of Formal Education
- Learning in a classroom
- School grading/certification, college, and university degrees
- Planned education of different subjects having a proper syllabus acquired by attending the institution.
Characteristics of formal education
- Formal education is structured hierarchically.
- It is planned and deliberate.
- Scheduled fees are paid regularly.
- It has a chronological grading system.
- It has a syllabus and subject-oriented. The syllabus has to be covered within a specific time period.
- The child is taught by the teachers
Advantages of Formal education:
- An organized educational model and up to date course contents.
- Students acquire knowledge from trained and professional teachers.
- Structured and systematic learning process.
- Intermediate and final assessments are ensured to advance students to the next learning phase.
- Institutions are managerially and physically organized.
- Leads to a formally recognized certificate.
- Easy access to jobs.
Disadvantages of Formal education:
- Sometimes, brilliant students are bored due to the long wait for the expiry of the academic session to promote to the next stage
- Chance of bad habits’ adoption may be alarming due to the presence of both good and bad students in the classroom
- Wastage of time as some lazy students may fail to learn properly in spite of motivation by the professional trainers.
- Some unprofessional and non-standard education system may cause the wastage of time and money of the students which leads to the disappointment from formal education and argue them to go for non-formal education.
- Costly and rigid education as compare to other forms of learning.
Informal Education
Informal education may be a parent teaching a child how to prepare a meal or ride a bicycle.
Informal education is when you are not studying in a school and do not use any particular learning method. In this type of education, conscious efforts are not involved. It is neither pre-planned nor deliberate. It may be learned at some marketplace, hotel or at home.
Unlike formal education, informal education is not imparted by an institution such as school or college. Informal education is not given according to any fixed timetable. There is no set curriculum required. Informal education consists of experiences and actually living in the family or community.
Examples of Informal Education
- Teaching the child some basics such as numeric characters.
- Someone learning his/her mother tongue
- A spontaneous type of learning, “if a person standing in a bank learns about opening and maintaining the account at the bank from someone.”
Characteristics of Informal Education
- It is independent of boundary walls.
- It has no definite syllabus.
- It is not pre-planned and has no timetable.
- No fees are required as we get informal education through daily experience and by learning new things.
- It is a lifelong process in a natural way.
- The certificates/degrees are not involved and one has no stress for learning the new things.
- You can get from any source such as media, life experiences, friends, family etc.
Advantages of Informal Education
- More naturally learning process as you can learn at anywhere and at any time from your daily experience.
- It involves activities like individual and personal research on a topic of interest for themselves by utilizing books, libraries, social media, internet or getting assistance from informal trainers.
- Utilizes a variety of techniques.
- No specific time span.
- Less costly and time-efficient learning process.
- No need to hire experts as most of the professionals may be willing to share their precious knowledge with students/public through social media and the internet.
- Learners can be picked up the requisite information from books, TV, radio or conversations with their friends/family members.
Disadvantages of Informal Education
- Information acquired from the internet, social media, TV, radio or conversations with friends/family members may lead to the disinformation.
- Utilized techniques may not be appropriate.
- No proper schedule/time span.
- Unpredictable results which simply the wastage of time.
- Lack of confidence in the learner.
- Absence of discipline, attitude and good habits.
Non-formal Education
Non-formal education includes adult basic education, adult literacy education or school equivalency preparation.
In nonformal education, someone (who is not in school) can learn literacy, other basic skills or job skills.
Home education, individualized instruction (such as programmed learning), distance learning and computer-assisted instruction are other possibilities.
Non-formal education is imparted consciously and deliberately and systematically implemented. It should be organized for a homogeneous group. Non-formal, education should be programmed to serve the needs of the identified group. This will necessitate flexibility in the design of the curriculum and the scheme of evaluation.
Examples of Non-formal Education
- Boy Scouts and Girls Guides develop some sports program such as swimming comes under nonformal education.
- Fitness programs.
- Community-based adult education courses.
- Free courses for adult education developed by some organization.
Characteristics of Non-formal Education
- The nonformal education is planned and takes place apart from the school system.
- The timetable and syllabus can be adjustable.
- Unlike theoretical formal education, it is practical and vocational education.
- Nonformal education has no age limit.
- Fees or certificates may or may not be necessary.
- It may be full time or part-time learning and one can earn and learn together.
- It involves learning of professional skills.
Advantages of Non-formal Education
- Practiced and vocational training.
- Naturally growing minds that do not wait for the system to amend.
- Literacy with skillfulness growth in which self-learning is appreciated.
- Flexibility in age, curriculum and time.
- Open-ended educational system in which both the public and private sector are involved in the process.
- No need to conduct regular exams.
- Diploma, certificates, and award are not essential to be awarded.
Disadvantages of Non-formal Education
- Attendance of participants is unsteady.
- Sometimes, it’s just wastage of time as there is no need to conduct the exam on regular basis and no degree/diploma is awarded at the end of the training session.
- Basic reading and writing skills are crucial to learn.
- No professional and trained teachers.
- Students may not enjoy full confidence as the regular students enjoy.
- Some institutes provide fake certification through online courses just for the sake of earning.
Quality Education:
A good quality education is one that provides all learners with capabilities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihoods, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual well-being. I provide dynamic professional learning that combines the power of content, pedagogy and technology to create innovative and engaging learning experiences. Focused on connecting educators to their most valuable resource: each other. The Discovery Education Community grows the professional practice through collaborative learning experiences, sharing instructional resources and strategies, and connecting online and in-person.
Benefits:
Education creates communication through teaching languages to create understanding and removing any disputes among nations. When there is a willingness to change, there is a hope for progress in any field. Creativity can be developed and innovation benefits both students and teachers. When you go through my next pages, you will know more about education, its tasks, its purposes, its functions, its tools and its importance. The first thing that strikes me about education is knowledge gain. Education gives us a knowledge of the world around us and changes it into something better. It develops in us a perspective of looking at life. It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life. People debate over the subject of whether education is the only thing that gives knowledge.
Education helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life. People debate over the subject of whether education is the only thing that gives knowledge. Some say education is the process of gaining information about the surrounding world while knowledge is something very different, Education is important in life because it gives people the skills and tools they need to navigate the world. Without education, people would not be able to read, write, calculate or communicate; they would also not be able to perform jobs competently, accurately and safely. Education also teaches people about the world in which they live, including information about history, philosophy and culture.
Some say education is the process of gaining information about the surrounding world while knowledge is something very different. They are right. But then again, information cannot be converted into knowledge without education. Education makes us capable of interpreting things, among other things. It is not just about lessons in textbooks. It is about the lessons of life. One thing I wish I can do is, to provide education for all: no child left behind and change the world for good! Education is the key to success because it opens doors for people of all backgrounds, and it expands the human mind with knowledge. The vast amount of knowledge gained through education prepares individuals to solve problems, teach others, function at a higher level and implement transformational ideas. Without education, one’s chances for securing a good job and ascending to a higher economic and social status are often limited.
Challenges facing education:
1-Lack of schools.
2-Lack of funding.
3-Lack of motivation.
4-Bullying is a big problem.
5-Lack of excellent curriculum.
6-The lack of Parents involvement
7-The lack of health care for the learners.
8-Lack of efficient training for the teachers.
9-Lack of technology in teaching and learning.
10- Lack of successful school administyratiopn.
11-The social and family problems affect the learners.
12-Lack of right methods of assessment and evaluation.
13-Small classrooms are crowded with a big number of learners.
14- The Lack of using the right methods of teaching and learning.
The national standards of education:
1-An excellent teacher.
2-A successful school administration.
3-A developed curriculum.
4-Social participation.
5-Values of Citizenship and loyalty.
Values of education
Leadership:
We value and are committed to exercising leadership characterized by innovation and vision.
Excellence:
We value excellence in teaching, service and research. We are committed to promoting creative and critical thinking among faculty, students and staff within a culture of inspiration, high expectations, accountability and quality service to students, the university and external communities.
Social and Ethical Responsibility:
We value honesty, fairness, respect, compassion, and professional and scholarly ethics among faculty, staff and students. We are committed to increasing access to opportunity and promoting social justice.
Diversity:
We value respect for cultural, individual and role difference, including those due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, family configuration, disability, language, philosophical orientation, and socioeconomic status among others. We are committed to continuous critical reflections of self and practice central to the true spirit of diversity.
We value open communication and collaboration within and across organizational units and with our external communities. We are committed to maintaining a spirit of community where differences of opinion are encouraged.
Vision of education
To become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity, and known for excellence in teaching, learning, science,values, civilization, research, creation and innovation .
To provide leadership, inspiration, civilization and culture for learning, knowledge and human development in urban communities.
Mission of education:
Choosing
the best and most suitable curriculum, school administration, trained
and efficient teachers, technology and the suitable means of assessment
and evaluation in an appropriate teaching environment.
Goals of education:
The goals of education include the enhancement of understanding; the promotion of moral thinking, feeling, and action; the enlargement of the imagination; the fostering of growth, development, and self-realization; the overcoming of provincialism and close-mindedness; the fostering of autonomy; the maximization of freedom, happiness, or self-esteem; the development of care, concern, and related attitudes and dispositions; the fostering of feelings of community, social solidarity, citizenship, and civic-mindedness; the production of good citizens; the “civilizing” of students; the protection of students from the deleterious effects of civilization; the development of piety, religious faith, and spiritual fulfillment; the fostering of ideological purity; the cultivation of political awareness and action; the integration or balancing of the needs and interests of the individual student and the larger society; and the fostering of critical thinking skills.
Also, education aims to:
Recruit and retain a diverse faculty, academic and classified staff and student populations.
Increase scholarship and research productivity and their impact.
Develop infrastructure and support, including innovative technology, for research, teaching, service and partnerships.
Develop and maintain model collaborative ventures and partnerships.
Maintain and continue to improve a climate of respect and human dignity.
Model quality instruction and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students.
Domains and standards
of education
The First Domain is:
Planning.
It include three standards:
1. Determining the educational needs of the students.
2. Planning for greater targets not for objectives.
3. Designing suitable educational activities.
The Second Domain is:
Learning strategies and classroom management..
It includes six standards:
1. Using learning strategies to meet student’s needs.
2. Facilitating effective learning experience.
3. Involving students in solving problems and in critical thinking.
4. Providing an environment that would guarantee equity.
5. Effective utilization of diverse motivation methods.
6. Managing learning time effectively and limiting time wasted.
The Third Domain is:
Knowledge of the subject matter.
It include four standards:
1. Being fully aware of the basis and nature of the subject.
2. Fully knowing methods of research in the subject.
3. Being able to integrate his subject with other subjects.
4. Being able to produce knowledge.
The Fourth Domain is:
Evaluation.
It include three standards:
1. Self-evaluation.
2. Student evaluation.
3. Feedback.
The Fifth Domain is:
Teacher's Professionalism.
It includes two standards:
1. Ethics of the profession.
2. Professional development.
10-Education for sustainable development.
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