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.
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
transacts 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.
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.
Other benefits:
Helps to think clearly: Education acquaints youngsters with the atmosphere around them. It encourages them to be
more mindful of their strengths and flaws and teaches them to drive
their focus in the right direction.
Fills courage to face any situation: Education
teaches children that failure is not an end; they should try until they
succeed and never give up. It fuels their determination to live in the
world autonomously and encounter any circumstances bravely.
Teaches values and delivers equality- Frederic Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” It
is necessary to educate and infuse moral values and frame character
right from childhood. Childhood education will help children develop
honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality, and respect.
It frames better behavior and adds discipline. These values will
standardize dignity and equality in the world by warding off the gaps
between social classes. And will generate equal opportunities in every
field worldwide.
Ensures a secure and better future for children: Benjamin Franklin accurately stated that an investment in education returns the best interest.
Education is a fruit-bearing tree which once grown fully, will bear
fruits and serve you throughout life. It is a necessary trail to get
financially sound in the future. Parents, for the same reason, insist
children on studying well and pursuing higher education.
Makes the world a better place to live: Children
today are the ones who will shape the world tomorrow. Educating children
not only secures their personal life but collectively contributes to
the development of a more reliable nation and the world. It can yield a
better surrounding in which people can differentiate between right and
wrong, know the importance of voting, adhere to laws, and reduce crimes.
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.
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 technology in teaching and learning.
9- Lack of successful school administration.
10-The social and family problems affect the
learners.
11-Lack of right methods of assessment and
evaluation.
12-Small classrooms are crowded with a big
number of learners.
13- 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,5 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;
8 and the fostering of critical thinking
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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