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 is something golden and holy. There is a lot to know about education. Education
is a light that shows the mankind the right direction to surge.
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills,values and habits. Education is a gradual process which brings positive changes in human life and behavior.
We can also define education as “a process of acquiring knowledge through study or imparting the
knowledge by way of instructions or some other practical procedure”.
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.
Philosophers
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:
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.
Purpose:
The
purpose of education is not just making a student literate but adds
rationale thinking, knowledgeablity and self-dependent learning.
Besides, education plays a remarkable role in sustainable development
and in development of any country in general. My goal is to strengthen teacher effectiveness, empower
school leaders and increase student engagement.
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.
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learning that combines the power of content, pedagogy and technology to
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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.
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.
Challenges
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 administration. 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.
Vision
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
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 goals include 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 goals include 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.
Types
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.
Informal Education
Informal education may be a parent teaching a child how to prepare a meal or ride a bicycle. People can also get an informal education by reading many books from a library or educational websites.
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 pr-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.”
Non-formal Education
Non-formal education includes adult basic education, adult literacy education or school equivalency preparation.
In non-formal 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 non-formal education.
Fitness programs.
Community-based adult education courses.
Free courses for adult education developed by some organization.
التربية هي الشيء الرئيسي الذي يشجعنا على التمييز
بين الصواب والخطأ لأنه
في غياب التعليم ، لا يمكننا
التربية هي طريق التقدم”. إنها أيضًا الطريق إلى مصيرنا حيث لا يمكن
تحقيق الإنجازات إلا عندما يكون لدى الأفراد معلومات وكفاءات وهيكل عقلي.
بهذه الطريقة ، يشبه التعليم وسيلة يمكننا من خلالها الارتباط بمختلف
الأفراد وتقديم أفكارنا.
لمعالجة القضايا والقيام بالابتكار ، نحتاج أولاً إلى اكتساب الكفاءة
مع بعض القدرات الأساسية. نحن بحاجة إلى التعلم والقدرات لننتهي بشكل
متزايد إلى الخيال.
لذا فإن التعليم هو في الأساس تعلم القدرات والأفكار
التي يمكن أن تجعلنا أكثر إبداعًا وقادرًا على حل المشكلات. التربية هي
اكتساب القدرة على تطوير ورعاية القضايا من أجل تحقيق دوافعهم المشروعة
.
التربية هي أيضًا مساعدة الناس على تعلم كيفية القيام بالأشياء وتشجيعهم على التفكير فيما يتعلمونه.