Education.

 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:

(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.

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.

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

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

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